Rickman Looking For Support In MD March 01, 2012 It has been reported that William Rickman, owner of Ocean Downs, is supporting a bill which would allow Ocean Downs and Rosecroft Raceway to continue to offset their operating costs with funds from Ma...
Sports-Betting Bill Clears Another Hurdle February 29, 2012 The attention of the Ontario horse-racing industry has understandably been on the fallout from the Drummond Report since its announcement two weeks ago, but during that time there has been a relativel...
MD Gaming Expansion To Referendum? February 03, 2012 It is expected that legislation will be introduced early next week which will call for a statewide referendum regarding the introduction of slot-machine gaming for Maryland's Prince George’s County, h...
NJ Sports Wagering One Step Closer January 18, 2012 On Tuesday, January 17, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will pave the way for legalized sports wagering in New Jersey. In order to make expanded gaming a reality in NJ, the state will...
Changes In Bill To Affect NJ Racing? January 05, 2012 Both the standardbred and thoroughbred racing industries have been closely watching reports from New Jersey news publications regarding the politics which are currently holding the NJ racing in the ba...
Report Calls For Responsible Retirement December 27, 2011 The New York State Task Force on Retired Racehorses has suggested that a percentage of revenue from video lottery gaming and purses at New York racetracks be set aside in a retirement fund for racehor...
KY Bill: Ask Residents For Expanded Gaming December 20, 2011 It has been reported that a bill was pre-filed in Kentucky on Friday, December 16 which would ask local voter approval for racetracks to expand to racinos
Online Sports Wagering Cut From Bill December 13, 2011 According to a report, residents of New Jersey will probably not be given the opportunity to wager on sporting events, besides horse racing, online in the future
Betfair $10M Into U.S. Racing Exchange Site December 07, 2011 Stephen Burn, the CEO of TVG and Betfair, said that his company has already spent 10 million dollars on the development of a U.S.-based exchange wagering site for horse racing
NJ Racetrack Slots Bills Submitted December 07, 2011 Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced two pieces of legislation which would allow New Jersey racetracks to include slot machines as part of their operation
Simulcasting Legislation Introduced In NJ December 07, 2011 Looking to increase the benefits and excitement of horse racing to a greater audience, Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced legislation which would permit the lessee of the Meadowlands Racetrack to o...
IHHA On Lack Of Action On Bill December 01, 2011 Earlier this week, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association reacted to the lack of action taken on a gaming expansion bill. The legislature's veto session ended Tuesday, November 29 with no movemen...