Kentucky

Kentucky Lasix Use Advisory

Horsepeople racing in Kentucky are advised of the following update regarding the use of Lasix (Furosemide) in Kentucky as the 2021 harness racing season in the Commonwealth begins this weekend with th...

KY Senate Passes Historical Racing Bill

February 09, 2021

The Kentucky State Senate voted to pass Senate Bill 120, the Historical Horse Racing bill, by a margin of 22-15 on Tuesday (Feb. 9).

Reorganization At Kentucky Commission

On Wednesday, April 27, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin announced 12 new members to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and a revamped commission structure to enhance the focus on one of Kentucky’s sign...

Kentucky Commission Chair Steps Down

December 01, 2015

Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Robert ‘Bob’ Beck announced today that he will step down from his post effective December 7, 2015.

KY Senate Passes Lottery-Game Bill

February 13, 2015

On Friday, February 13, the Kentucky Senate approved Senate Bill 74 – a piece of legislation that calls for the alteration of existing state lottery laws to allow a ‘shared lottery game’ – by a vote o...

KY Governor Seeks Tax Clarification

October 28, 2014

In a recent letter to the United States Treasury, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear urged the federal government to clarify guidelines relating to the calculation of pari-mutuel winnings for tax purpose...

Red Mile To Apply For Instant Racing

It has been reported that officials from the Red Mile are working on a proposal that would see Instant Racing terminals – also known as Historical Racing terminals – installed at the harness raceway i...

Kentucky Instant Racing News

It has been reported that on Tuesday (March 25) the Kentucky Senate approved a 1.5 per cent tax on ‘Instant Racing,’ also known as ‘Historical Racing.’

Churchill Downs COO On Instant Racing

Churchill Downs Inc. Chief Operating Officer Bill Carstanjen has gone on the record as saying that his company is more interested in landing casino gaming at the famed Kentucky Thoroughbred raceway as...

KY Racino Talks Behind The Scenes

February 27, 2014

It has been reported that in Kentucky there has been a very slight bit of progress in regard to the possibility of the introduction of racinos in the state.

Gov. Beshear Wants Instant Racing Tax

February 27, 2014

It has been reported that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has urged the Legislature to green-light a tax on Instant Racing machines which are currently operating at a pair of racetracks in the state.

KY Instant Racing Machines To Relocate?

February 26, 2014

It has been reported that officials with Ellis Park in Kentucky are looking to reduce the amount of Instant Racing terminals at their track by relocating them to another raceway in the state.

Red Mile On Instant Racing Ruling

February 21, 2014

Officials from The Red Mile have commented on the Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has the authority to license and regulate the operation of pari-mutuel wage...