License

AGCO Notice Regarding Changes To Licensing Services

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a notice to the horse racing industry on the Friday, May 29 regarding changes to in-person licensing services at select Standardbred racetrac...

Illinois harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course

Illinois Racing Board Suspends Suburban Downs License

January 27, 2026

The Illinois Racing Board announced on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 that it has suspended the Organization License of Suburban Downs, Inc., operator of Hawthorne Race Course.

Kentucky License Renewals Due September 1

August 30, 2022

Applications to conduct racing and pari-mutuel wagering during calendar year 2023 are due to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission before 4:30 p.m. EST on Sept. 1, 2022.

Racetrack Licensing Process Notice

October 07, 2014

The Ontario Racing Commission has sent out a Notice to the Industry outlining the process that racetracks have to go through in order to apply for a 2015 racetrack license.

MGC Pondering Final Gaming License

October 08, 2013

On Monday, October 7, representatives from Penn National Gaming, Parx Raynham and the Cordish Companies each delivered pitches to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission regarding why their companies shou...

Petition Filed To Block PA Track

September 30, 2013

It has been reported that Presque Isle Downs Inc. filed paperwork last week in an effort to stop the proposed Lawrence Downs racino in Pennsylvania from becoming a reality.

ORC Grants Lakeshore Group Preliminary Approval

August 09, 2013

On Friday, August 9, the Ontario Racing Commission announced that the Lakeshore Horse Racing Association has been granted preliminary approval in the process which could see the group obtain a license...

Yorkton, West Meadows Race Date News

January 29, 2013

Saskatchewan harness tracks have received some good news from the Saskatchewan Liquor & Gaming Authority and they are now half way to finalizing race dates for 2013.

Plenty Of News Coming Out Of Sask.

November 28, 2012

An abundance of standardbred racing news items has come out of Saskatchewan in the past few days, from Home Market Area news, to 2013 race-date talk, to AGM outcomes, and to 2012 award winners.

CHRB Approves Additional Cal Expo Date

November 17, 2012

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) approved an amendment to the license application for the current harness meet at Cal Expo to run an additional day on Sunday, December 23.

NJ Gaming, OTW, Licensing Bills To Christie

January 10, 2012

According to reports, bills in New Jersey dealing with expanded gaming, simulcasting, and the licensing of off-track wagering locations passed both the Assembly and the state Senate on Monday, January...

Improved Licensing Process Available

December 21, 2011

Racing Commissioners International now has a streamlined licensing process which is available to all harness horse owners, trainers, and drivers

Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1

December 20, 2011

Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...