Legislation

Hanson Comments On Gov. Christie’s Actions

February 02, 2011

Jon Hanson, advisor to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and architect of the controversial ‘Hanson Report,’ has commented on the actions Gov. Christie has taken so far in regard to the state’s casin...

Gov. Christie Vetoes OTW Bill; NJSEA Looking To Unload Monmouth

February 01, 2011

On Monday, January 31, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a pair of bills into law which have made Exchange Wagering legal in the state. He also conditionally vetoed a bill regarding off-track ...

More On Rosecroft Sale

January 31, 2011

Penn National Gaming bought Rosecroft Raceway for $10.25 million last Friday, and plans to restore live harness racing to the track this year

MD Slot Revenue To Offset Track Overhead?

January 28, 2011

The office of Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley this week proposed legislation which would see proceeds from slots gaming funnelled to the Laurel and Pimlico racetracks for thoroughbreds in order to o...

Rosecroft - Two Days And Two Years

January 26, 2011

In two days, prospective owners of the bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway will have the chance to outdo the stalking-horse bid of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos. If proposed legislation materializes, t...

Dancer/Malone Bill Approved By Committee

January 21, 2011

The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority would be allowed to operate the Meadowlands Racetrack jointly with a private lessee under bipartisan legislation approved on Thursday, January 20 by the ...

Proposed Bill Would Put Determination Of Dates In Hands Of SBOANJ

January 20, 2011

A bill being introduced in committee on Thursday, January 20 would legislate that the horsemen of New Jersey dictate the number of racing dates each year at Freehold

Lang Explains Not Submitting ILL. Gaming Bill

January 17, 2011

Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey sounded off last week after the Illinois House didn't call for a vote on the gaming expansion bill to install slot machines at the stat...

Christie To Pass, Then Veto Racing Funding?

January 17, 2011

According to a report, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie could eventually utilize veto power to stop $30-million in funds from being directed to the state's horse racing industry after he authorizes ...

Inter-State Racing Compact Coming To U.S.?

January 10, 2011

According to a report, a proposed inter-state racing compact in the United States has been in the works for more than a year, and if at least six states get on board the plan could become reality

Illinois Gaming Bill Advances

January 06, 2011

According to a report, on Wednesday, January 5 an Illinois House Executive Committee approved gaming expansion bill SB737 by a vote of 8-3. The legislation, if enacted, could bring expanded gaming to ...

Delay In Illinois Expanded Gaming Push

January 04, 2011

The push for expanding gaming in Illinois was to continue Monday, January 3 with a scheduled vote by a House committee, but, according to the legislation's chief sponsor, there has been a delay