New Video Lottery Terminal Push In NJ October 17, 2016 New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo has said that he plans to amend two pieces of legislation to authorize video lottery terminals at state racetracks.
Pari-Mutuel Tax Bill To Full U.S. Senate July 08, 2016 The U.S. House of Representatives approved the fiscal year 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill Thursday evening (July 7) that includes report language detailing Committe...
New Commission Holds First Meeting June 29, 2016 A stronger, unified governance body to oversee Pennsylvania’s more than $1 billion equine racing industry began its work to strengthen horse and harness racing today (Wednesday, June 29) as the new St...
Information On Requesting A Stay June 25, 2016 On April 1, 2016, legislation came into effect changing the way appeals of horse racing decisions are adjudicated in Ontario. Most importantly, a new adjudicative body -- the Horse Racing Appeal Panel...
NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill June 20, 2016 On Saturday, June 18, the New York Senate passed a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the state.
Fans Urged To Attend IL Fair Racing June 14, 2016 The thrill of thundering hooves may soon be a thing of the past at Illinois county fairs, but for at least one more year, harness racing enthusiasts can watch the ponies prance at more than two dozen ...
Racing Bill Reaches Michigan Governor June 10, 2016 Legislation that calls for changes to current monetary structures for Michigan racetracks has been passed by the state Senate and will now be brought before Gov. Rick Snyder for his consideration.
Minnesota Racing Gets Boost June 08, 2016 The Minnesota horse racing industry received a significant boost from the State Legislature and Governor this session when legislation was passed and signed into law authorizing the licensing and over...
Alarm Bells In Pennsylvania June 07, 2016 The head of The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) is calling on harness racing participants to voice concerns over proposed legislation that would be detrimental to the state's horse raci...
IL Horsepeople Against Fantasy Sports May 02, 2016 On Monday, May 2, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association decried legislation that would legalize fantasy sports gambling. The group’s announcement also states that, at the same time, lawmakers ha...
Opposition To Sports Wagering Bill April 20, 2016 Federal Liberals have stated that they will vote against Bill C-221, a piece of single-event sports wagering legislation that received second reading on Tuesday (April 19).
No Action On Florida Decoupling March 12, 2016 On Friday, Florida's 2016 Legislative Session concluded without passing any approval for decoupling horse racing from gaming operations.
