Instant Racing

Group Announces Plans For Proposed Essex County Racetrack

January 18, 2013

After weeks of rumblings, speculation and partial information, the group behind the push to upgrade Leamington Raceway in 2013 and ultimately bring a brand new racetrack to Essex County held a press c...

Instant Racing To KY Supreme Court

January 11, 2013

It has reported that today (Friday, January 11) Kentucky's Supreme Court agreed to review a ruling by the state's Court of Appeals regarding 'instant racing,' otherwise known as 'historical racing.'

Bad News For Michigan; Gov. Kills Bill

January 11, 2013

Despite being approved by Michigan Legislature last year, Governor Rick Snyder will not sign House Bill 5546 – a bill which could have boosted Michigan’s horse racing industry.

Hoping For 'Instant' Help In Michigan

December 10, 2012

As legislation regarding the legalization of 'instant racing' currently sits in a Senate committee in the state of Michigan, both track operators and horsemen alike are hoping for the best in a horse-

'Instant Racing' Bill Moves Along In MI

November 13, 2012

Legislation approved last week in Michigan's state house is a step in the right direction for 'historical racing' or 'instant racing' to become reality at state racetracks, but according to a report, ...

KY Industry Driving On With Instant Racing

After having suffered what appears to be a small legal blow earlier this month, the proprietors of 'Instant Racing' terminals in Kentucky are affirming their positions and are digging in for more lega...

Lower KY Court Overturns Legality Of Instant Racing

It has been reported that late last week a court of appeals in Kentucky overturned a ruling which allowed 'instant racing' machines in The Bluegrass State.

Loto-Quebec Looks To Racing For Profits

Loto-Quebec, whose underperforming 'ludoplex' gaming parlours at racetracks in Quebec City and Trois-Rivieres helped bring down the Quebec horse racing industry three years ago, apparently has decided...

Instant Racing Veto Override Falls Short

A pair of votes which would have overridden Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman's veto of 'Instant Racing' legislation came about as close as they possibly could on Wednesday, April 18, but ultimately fel...

NE Governor Vetoes 'Instant Racing' Bill

On Monday, April 11, Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman vetoed Legislative Bill 806, a measure which would have seen 'instant racing' machines legalized within state racetracks

NE Instant Racing Bill Moves Along

According to a report, the push for 'instant racing' terminals in the State of Nebraska survived a second vote in the state legislature on Thursday, March 29

KY Instant Racing Revenue Up Again

It has been reported that Kentucky Downs took in $12.5-million in wagers through its slots-like 'instant racing' machines in the month of February