Legal

Millions In Purses Released To Ill. Tracks

August 10, 2011

Tuesday, August 9 proved to be the end of a long legal battle for Illinois racetracks. And although the process has taken over five years, the wait has paid off, in millions

Lesniak: NJ Racing Being Cut Out Of Bill

When the push was on to save horse racing in the state of New Jersey, there was hypothetical talk of the proceeds from the expansion of legalized, intra-state gambling being diverted in some way to he...

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. ...

MacDonald's Molson Pace Replacement Named

A replacement has been named for Legal Litigator in tonight's $300,000 Molson Pace at Western Fair Raceway. Mark MacDonald, who was scheduled to drive the Camluck gelding, was involved in a

Owners Take Marketing Into Own Hands

In order to see one of the top three-year-olds in North America, the only thing that some people have to do is look up

Gov. Christie Vetoes Online Gambling Bill

It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today vetoed a bill which would have seen the legalization of intra-state online gambling

Committee Passes Georgia Pari-Mutuel Bill

It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 2, legislation which would see pari-mutuel wagering become legal in the state of Georgia made it out of a preliminary committee with unanimous approval

Christie To Set Online Gaming Precedent?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has until Thursday, March 3 to either veto or sign legislation which would make it legal for in-state casino operators to run online gaming websites for residents of...

Penn National To Sell Interest In MJC?

February 28, 2011

According to a report, Penn National Gaming, which has just purchased Rosecroft Raceway, could be selling its 49 per cent interest in the Maryland Jockey Club, operator of both Laurel Park and Pimlico

Penn National Gaming To Move Tracks, Invest $400M If Ohio Racetrack VLTs Approved

February 10, 2011

During a meeting with the Ohio State Racing Commission, racetrack operator Penn National Gaming today announced its intention to relocate Raceway Park and Beulah Park to other locations within the sta...

Geisinger Trying To Bring Racing To Georgia

February 08, 2011

It has been reported that on Georgia State Representative Harry Geisinger today filed House Resolution 186, a constitutional amendment which would see voters in the state decide whether or not to have...

KY ‘Instant Racing’ Case Takes Another Turn

February 02, 2011

The latest twist in Kentucky’s Instant Racing saga has seen the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, the state’s racetracks and the Department of Revenue file a motion to have the highest court in the st...