Gov. Christie Vetoes Online Gambling Bill March 03, 2011 It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today vetoed a bill which would have seen the legalization of intra-state online gambling
Committee Passes Georgia Pari-Mutuel Bill March 03, 2011 It has been reported that on Wednesday, March 2, legislation which would see pari-mutuel wagering become legal in the state of Georgia made it out of a preliminary committee with unanimous approval
Blagojevich Gets Immunity In Civil Suit March 02, 2011 According to a report, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich can have immunity from a civil lawsuit filed by the operators of casinos in the state in regard to an alleged attempted shakedown of a h...
Christie To Set Online Gaming Precedent? March 02, 2011 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has until Thursday, March 3 to either veto or sign legislation which would make it legal for in-state casino operators to run online gaming websites for residents of...
Meadowlands Casino Proposal Announced February 28, 2011 On Monday, February 28, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber announced its proposal to redevelop the Meadowlands Sports Complex with a new casino, convention centre, conference centre, six hotels, and a r...
Maywood To Close In June? February 28, 2011 Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...
NJ Gov. Christie Vetoes Racing Bill February 22, 2011 On Friday, February 18, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed Bill S2394/A3531, which would have seen monies received from the sales tax on horse transactions redistributed back into the horse rac...
A Hope For NYC OTB? February 22, 2011 New York Racing Association CEO Charles Hayward has been quoted as saying that the future looks brighter with the bankrupt New York City Off-Track Betting out of the way. Although, if State Senators h...
Pro-Gaming Bills Advance In NJ February 18, 2011 On Thursday, February 17, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature passed bills which look like they will have a positive impact for the state racing industry
NJSEA To Run Tracks A Little Longer? February 17, 2011 According to a report, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority may be at the helm of the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park longer than originally
Cherry Calling Out McGuinty For Chase's Cause February 16, 2011 Love him or hate him, Don Cherry is talking the talk and walking the walk in trying to turn the late Chase McEachern's wish into reality. On Tuesday, February 15, with Chase's father, Woodbine Enterta...
Push To Get Illinois Gaming Bill Fast Tracked February 15, 2011 It has been reported that a slightly updated version of Illinois State Senator Terry Link's gaming expansion bill is currently in committee with the intention of it being fast-tracked to the Senate fl...
