Illinois Bill Finds New Life May 30, 2011 On Friday, May 27 a bill which will see racetracks in Illinois transform into racinos cleared a House Committee. The bill had been voted down and thought to be dead just
Illinois Racino Bill Dies In Panel May 26, 2011 According to a report, the bill which would have seen casino gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks failed on Wednesday, May 25 when it failed to pass a panel in the Illinois House
"I'd Like To See The FBI Get Involved" May 25, 2011 Prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes this past weekend at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, NBC's Bob Costas had the chance to interview Barry Irwin, the head of Team Valor, which owns Ken...
Legislation Proposed To Ban Drug Users April 29, 2011 A pair of U.S. lawmakers will unveil legislation next week that calls for a national ban as penalty for the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing
Maryland Subsidy Bill Passes, With Strings April 12, 2011 Late on Monday, April 11, legislators in Maryland gave the green light for millions in state capital to be directed to racetracks
Christie Signs Race-Date Reduction Bill April 11, 2011 It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today signed bills which could see the number of live race dates for Freehold Raceway and Meadowlands Racetrack reduced and the ability to ...
Pro-Racino Operator Bill Advances In Indiana April 06, 2011 On Tuesday, April 5 in Indiana, a bill which would allow racino operators to own more than one such facility in the state cleared the Statehouse with multiple sponsors
Comments On Track Operating Subsidy Bill March 31, 2011 "I think the message is very clear -- that the horse racing industry as a whole has to come up with some type of sustainable plan in the short-term because now their back's against the wall."
Track Operating Subsidy, Government Oversight Step Closer To Reality In Maryland March 29, 2011 According to a report, racetracks in Maryland are now a step closer to getting a state subsidy for operating costs, but legislators opposed to such a move got pretty figurative about the situation yes...
Minnesota Racino Legislation Introduced March 21, 2011 Today, State Senator Dave Senjem and Representative Bob Gunther introduced legislation which will create jobs and fund economic development throughout the state of Minnesota by licensing the operation...
Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor March 18, 2011 It has been reported that a bill which would see expanded gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks has passed through a house executive committee and is on its way to
Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?' March 16, 2011 On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...
