Legislation

Running Aces Left Off Gaming Legislation

It has been reported that the Running Aces Harness Park in Minnesota has been taken off gambling legislation in the state. Supporters are reportedly focusing their racino efforts on Canterbury Park

Rockingham, Rosecroft Facing Key Bills

Pending legislation likely to be voted on in April could determine life or death for two harness tracks seeking salvation via slots

NH Governor Plans To Block Bill

According to a report, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has said that he will block a slots bill passed last week by the state Senate

Delaware Casino Legislation Expected April 1

The Delaware House was told at the end of its session last night that a bill authorizing additional casinos in the state is expected to be presented no later than April 1

'Instant Racing' Virtually Dead In KY

Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer had been pushing for 'instant racing' in House Bill 347 to help aid the state's horse racing industry, but according to a report he has indicated that he is no longer wor...

Minnesota Racino Option Not Dead Yet

On Wednesday, March 24, Minnesota State Representative Al Juhnke was successful in inserting his proposal to legalize video lottery terminals at state racetracks into a

New Hampshire Senate Passes Gambling Bill

After a vote of 14-10, the New Hampshire Senate yesterday passed a bill which would allow expanded gambling in the state and pave the way for slot machines and table gaming to be legal at harness race...

Implementation Of UIGEA Nears

According to a report, a recent meeting between United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, the Senate Minority Whip, resulted in an agreement in regard to implement...

Illinois Racing Board To Be Ousted?

Yesterday in Illinois, the House passed a bill by a vote of 89-24 which would see the 11 members of the Illinois Racing Board ousted. The bill is a result of allegations that

Instant Racing In Ky.? Not So Fast

It has been reported that the Kentucky Senate is expected to make a major change in position on its stance on 'instant racing' in the state today

KY 'Instant Racing' Bill Moving Along

On Thursday, March 11, by a vote of 11-1, Kentucky's Senate State and Local Government Committee approved a revised version of House Bill 368. The bill would authorize the implementation of 'instant r...

Schaer On Meadowlands VLT Legislation

In recent weeks and months there have been plenty of articles quoting New Jersey politicians in regard to the possibility of expanded gaming