"We Don’t Share The Doom And Gloom" December 06, 2010 Many people opt to cast a shadow of doom and gloom on the current North American horse racing industry, but one person that doesn't share that opinion is Betfair's Stephen Burn. “There’s potentially m...
Dancer Wants Expanded ADW December 02, 2010 New Jersey State Assemblyman Ron Dancer, co-sponsor of a bill to save harness racing in the state, is proposing to open up advanced deposit wagering in the state to out-of-state residents
NYCOTB Might Close...Again November 29, 2010 The New York State Legislature is scheduled to meet in special session today, with governor David Paterson pleading with them to pass his proposed New York City OTB legislation in the face of yet anot...
Illinois Slots Votes This Week? November 29, 2010 Illinois state Senator Terry Link, the Democrat that authored the slots-at-tracks legislation currently being discussed in committee, has said that he expects the bill to be
Bills, Pols, Threats, Feedback In NJ November 23, 2010 Plenty of racing news came out of New Jersey during the evening of Monday, November 22. Seven gaming-related bills passed through the State Senate, which prompted feedback from politicians; thoroughbr...
Illinois Slots Bill To Pass? November 17, 2010 Illinois Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Director Lanny Brooks has been cited as saying that he is more optimistic than ever before about the possibility of racetracks in Il...
Gaming/Racing Bills Pass In NJ November 16, 2010 On Monday, November 15, two New Jersey Senate Committees approved bills which have the purpose of giving a positive jolt to the state's gaming industry
Long Odds For Kentucky Slots November 15, 2010 Election results in Kentucky have lengthened the odds of a slots-at-tracks bill in the state.
Illinois Horsepeople Rally For Slots November 09, 2010 On Monday, November 8, horsepeople in Illinois gathered for what has been described as a rally for legislation regarding slots at racetracks
California Horse Racing Board: Customers Should Pay For Entertainment Value October 14, 2010 The Wall Street Journal has quoted California Horse Racing Board Vice Chairman David Israel as saying that horse racing's customers should be willing to pay extra for the entertainment value the sport...
Whelan For NJ Exchange Wagering September 14, 2010 According to a report, New Jersey Senator Jim Whelan is in support of the implementation of exchange wagering and expanded internet wagering in the state
Racing Legislation Goes To Governor September 03, 2010 The California Legislature approved two bills Tuesday that will provide a strong incentive for the Breeders’ Cup to come to California, significantly boost purses in California, and in years to come p...