Legislation

Legislation to raise takeout rates, supported by tracks and horsemen, has been introduced in the California state legislature. Although without much fanfare, the bill -- AB 2414 -- also would allow ex...

It has been reported that Ray Lesniak, the New Jersey senator backing pro-legalized sports wagering in the state, has proposed a pair of plans which he believes will give Atlantic City casinos the bes...

In an interesting turn of events in Massachusetts, it has been reported that Gov. Deval Patrick has stated that he would back a 'competitively bid slot parlour' in the state in exchange for the passin...

Valley View Downs, the proposed racino for Pennsylvania's Lawrence County, has been talked about for years now, yet has not taken steps forward due to financing issues. Now, State Senator John Wozniak...

Cloverleaf Enterprises, the operator of Rosecroft Raceway, is suing Maryland's thoroughbred racing industry, citing conspiracy and monopolization. The move has spurred lawmakers to consider legislatio...

According to a report, there is currently legislation before the New York State Senate which is looking to convert some state racetracks into racinos, including Vernon Downs

Harness Tracks of America has put together a short list of quick information in regard to three states (Delaware, Illinois, Rhode Island) which have been in the news over the past couple of d

In order to clear up any misconceptions about the legality of online wagering on horse racing, it has been reported that New York Congressman Scott Murphy

According to Maywood Park President Duke Johnston, if legislation in Illinois fails to lead to the implementation of expanded gaming options for state racetrack, Maywood could be the first Illinois ra...

New York Governor David Paterson has announced that his office is working on a new bill to save the New York

It has been reported that the New Hampshire Senate yesterday passed revised legislation which would lead to the legalization of four casinos and up to 100,000 slot

It has been reported that a new scaled down gambling bill will be introduced in the New Hampshire Senate this week in which the state's Lottery Commission to license four locations which would house s...