Legislation

Young Horseman Pleads To Governor

According to a report, trainer Homer Hochstetler's son, driver Jay Hochstetler, has been calling the office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn every day trying to get him to sign the proposed state gaming

Quinn Stays Quiet On Illinois Expansion

Although Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has gone on the record as saying that the gaming expansion bill which currently sits on his desk is excessive and over the top, he has reportedly not been tipping ...

Illinois Gaming Bill To Be Pared Down?

Legislation which would bring a massive expansion in gaming in the state of Illinois, including the conversion of racetracks into racinos, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Pat Quinn. Altho...

Governor Quinn On Illinois Gaming Bill

The salvation of slots-infused purses in the state of Illinois is now in the hands of one man, Governor Pat Quinn. He has remained silent on the House and Senate-passed Bill 744 which will see state r...

"I Think He’d Want To Take A Strong Look At That Bill"

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has figuratively gone blue in the face saying that he is not in favour of expanded gaming in the state. Now, with racino legislation having cleared the House by a vote of 6...

Illinois Bill Finds New Life

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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