Horseracing

NYGA Looks To Clear Misconceptions

December 20, 2011

In an open letter sent to the Standardbred Owners Association of New York Board of Directors and the organization's members, New York Gaming Association Executive Director Michael Wilton has discussed...

2012 Hoosier Park Race Dates Announced

December 20, 2011

The 2012 racing dates for Hoosier Park were recently finalized by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission

KY Bill: Ask Residents For Expanded Gaming

December 20, 2011

It has been reported that a bill was pre-filed in Kentucky on Friday, December 16 which would ask local voter approval for racetracks to expand to racinos

Forbes Tells NJTHA's Side Of The Story

December 13, 2011

New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association President John Forbes has taken the opportunity to go on the record in regard to the failed deal which would have seen control of Monmouth Park transferr...

Gov. Christie On Failed Monmouth Deal

December 12, 2011

Governor Chris Christie has addressed the media in regard to the failed deal which would have seen Morris Bailey take over control of Monmouth Park from the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authorit...

Bailey's Attorney: "We're Totally Out"

December 12, 2011

The landscape continues to change in regard to the future of Monmouth Park --- and, therefore, that of the Meadowlands Racetrack --- due to the lack of deal to transfer control of Monmouth from the Ne...

Betfair $10M Into U.S. Racing Exchange Site

December 07, 2011

Stephen Burn, the CEO of TVG and Betfair, said that his company has already spent 10 million dollars on the development of a U.S.-based exchange wagering site for horse racing

NJ Racetrack Slots Bills Submitted

December 07, 2011

Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced two pieces of legislation which would allow New Jersey racetracks to include slot machines as part of their operation

Onondaga Legislature Behind Wilmot

December 07, 2011

On Tuesday, December 6, the Onondaga County Legislature in New York State voted 11-8 in favour of a non-binding approval for prospective racino developer Paul Wilmot to seek the state's eighth and fin...

Demystifying Exchange Wagering

December 01, 2011

The concept of exchange wagering confuses some. Others wonder how the racetrack, exchange operator and successful punter make money off the wagering venture.

Geisinger's Open Letter On GA Bill

December 01, 2011

Representative Harry Geisinger has penned an open letter to the residents of Georgia in an effort to get people behind his push for a constitutional amendment in order to pave the way for the legaliza...

Lease For Big M Takeover Imminent?

November 30, 2011

Prospective Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has gone on the record as saying that he hopes to sign a lease this coming Monday (December 5) to take over operating control of the East Rutherfo...