Michigan Gaming Control Board

Harness racing at Northville Downs

Race Dates Approved For Northville Downs

November 20, 2023

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved a request from Northville Downs, in conjunction with the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association, for Northville Downs to race 10 days from Jan. 5, 2024 ...

Mich. Legalizes Online Horse Wagering

Legislators in Michigan have given the green light for online wagering on horse racing in the state, although the 2020 opening date for Michigan's only remaining racetrack, Northville Downs, remains u...

Michigan Control Board Appeal Denied

On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on the decision made by the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in the long-running case, John Moody,...

Additional Summer Racing In Michigan

It was announced today (Tuesday, May 1) that there will be some additional racing opportunities in Michigan this summer.

Northville’s 2018 Dates Announced

October 30, 2017

Race dates for the 2018 season of live action at Northville Downs were announced by the Michigan Gaming Control Board late last week.

Michigan’s 2017 Race Dates Unveiled

November 04, 2016

On Thursday, November 3, the Michigan Gaming Control Board released the 2017 race date schedule for Northville Downs and Hazel Park Raceway.

More Steps Forward In Michigan

It has been reported that on Tuesday, July 28 the Michigan Gaming Control Board issued a two-year racing licence for the fairgrounds in Jackson County, which last hosted live harness racing back in 20...

Track Adds 28 Race Dates

During a racing season which has seen multiple racetracks drop dates of live harness racing, one raceway has just done the exact opposite.

Horsemen Win Appeals Court Decision

MLive.com has reported that a federal appeals court has ruled that the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) violated the constitutional rights of four harness drivers – John Moody, Don Harmon, Rick Ra...

Officials At Odds Over Sports Creek

February 05, 2015

It has been reported that officials from both the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association and Sports Creek Raceway are at odds over the track’s alleged interest in being a possible venue for live raci...

Horsemen To Purchase Sports Creek?

January 07, 2015

It has been reported that the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association could possibly be interested in purchasing Sport Creek Raceway, which announced On Tuesday (January 6) that it is shutting down an...

Locking: Sports Creek Closing

January 06, 2015

Sports Creek Raceway General Manager Chris Locking has said that the Michigan racetrack is closing and is seeking interested buyers.

Closing Out 2014, And Closing?

December 31, 2014

While Sports Creek Raceway in Michigan will host North America's top two dash winning drivers on New Year's Eve, the track's Wednesday night activities will need to be concluded quickly...by the order...