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Memo Could Open Gaming Floodgate

January 03, 2012

In an announcement which received relatively little fanfare given its magnitude, the United States Department of Justice announced over the holiday season via memo that it has updated its official opi...

Illegal Horse Racing Bust In Georgia

November 28, 2011

It has been reported that authorities in Georgia recently broke up what is being dubbed as an 'elaborate horse racing operation' in Meriwether County

IN Commission Exonerated; Cut To Subsidy?

November 10, 2011

After an exhaustive 16-month investigation of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, Indiana Inspector General David O. Thomas has found no criminal code

Sportsbooks To Canadian Racetracks?

November 03, 2011

The legalization of sports wagering is currently a front-line topic in the New Jersey horse racing industry. During a November 8 referendum, residents will weigh in on the issue which could eventually...

Update: Roadblock For Big M Takeover?

October 18, 2011

Jeff Gural's vision for the new Meadowlands Racetrack took a big step last week when the NJSEA gave him the green light for a new state-of-the-art grandstand. Although, the news he has received this w...

Single-Game Sports Wagering Coming?

September 29, 2011

On Wednesday, September 28, Joe Comartin, M.P. Windsor Tecumseh, introduced an Act to Amend the Criminal Code in the House of Commons to permit single-event sports wagering in Canada

Quebec Hippo Club Raided, Charges Laid Over Illegal Gaming

According to a report, Quebec police raided the Hippo Club in Pointe aux Trembles on Friday, June 17 and have shut the facility down. Over one hundred customers were in the establishment at the time. ...

"You Guys Know My Game, Man"

On Tuesday, May 31, lightning rod thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow began his hearing in front of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which is considering either suspending or revoking the

"I'd Like To See The FBI Get Involved"

Prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes this past weekend at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, NBC's Bob Costas had the chance to interview Barry Irwin, the head of Team Valor, which owns Ken...

New Drug Intrigue For 2011?

January 04, 2011

The new year starts where the old one ended, with a drug mystery

Kentucky Judge Rules On Legality Of 'Instant Racing'

December 30, 2010

On Wednesday, December 29, a Kentucky judge ruled on the legality of the somewhat controversial Instant Racing terminals which were proposed to be implemented in the state

NYC OTB's Loss Bookies' Gain?

December 13, 2010

New York City Off-Track Betting Board Member David Cornstein has said that he fears those looking to place a wager on horse racing will now look toward illegal bookies now that NYC OTB is finished

Illegal Crop Mistakenly Used

September 03, 2009

According to a report by the Toronto Star, thoroughbred Sans Sousi may be disqualified from its victory last night after it was found that top Woodbine Racetrack jockey Chantal Sutherland mistakenly u...