Legislation

IL Gov. Quinn Supports ADW Extension

January 28, 2014

Time is quickly ticking away in regard to the Advance Deposit Wagering saga in Illinois. With a racing crisis looming, a spokesman for Governor Pat Quinn has issued a positive statement in regard to t...

Illinois Deadline To Be Extended?

January 27, 2014

The Illinois horse racing industry is holding its collective breath that legislators will deal with the Advance Deposit Wagering impasse before the law expires on January 31. Although, according to a ...

Dancer’s NJ Racing Bill Signed Into Law

January 23, 2014

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer (R-Ocean, Burlington, Middlesex and Monmouth) that allows permitholders (racetrack operators) to enter into agreements with their respective ...

IHHA: ADW Bill Must Be Addressed

January 20, 2014

Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has issued a press statement in which he has said that it is imperative that Illinois legislators take time to pass an Advance Deposit ...

Workshop On NJ Boarding Tax Bill

January 16, 2014

A horse boarding and New Jersey sales tax workshop will be taking place this Sunday (January 19).

KY Racino Expansion Discussed

January 16, 2014

On Wednesday, January 15, legislators in Kentucky discussed a bill that calls for a constitutional amendment which could ultimately lead to casino expansion at state racetracks.

S-Bred Bill Passes In New Jersey

January 14, 2014

It has been reported that on Monday, January 13, the New Jersey Assembly passed bill A3489/S2540.

ME Committee To Discuss LD 1111

January 13, 2014

It has been reported that the Maine Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee will be holding a work session on Wednesday (Jan. 15) to discuss bills that could see Scarborough Downs land casi...

Maine's Industry Hinges On LD 1111

January 07, 2014

The future of Maine's harness racing industry may well hang in the balance as the public Hearing for LD 1111, An Act to Allow Maine's Harness Racing Industry to Compete with Casino Gaming, has been sc...

Dancer On NJ Boarding Tax Bill

January 06, 2014

New Jersey Assemblyman Ron Dancer has commented on his legislation which is aimed to ease the tax burden that state boarding facilities are currently facing.

Pro-Saratoga Racino Group Launched

December 12, 2013

It has been reported that a pro-racino expansion group in upper New York State called ‘Destination Saratoga’ has been launched.

KHRC Votes To Change Med. Rules

December 12, 2013

On Wednesday, December 12, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously voted to change the medication rules for racehorses participating in the state.