Minnesota Racing Commission

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Historical Horse Racing Approved By Minnesota Commission

The Minnesota Racing Commission approved expanded gaming in the form of Historical Horse Racing at state racetracks in a vote earlier this week, according to a report.

State Breeders Awards Increase Tenfold

December 05, 2017

A U.S. racing commission has announced a tenfold increase in state breeders awards will be paid in 2017, due in part to recently-passed Advance Deposit Wagering legislation.

Aftercare Organizations Awarded $46,000

October 20, 2017

The Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) authorized disbursement of $46,000 to three 501(c)(3) non-profit racehorse adoption, retirement and repurposing organizations at its August meeting.

Running Aces Announces 2017 Schedule

January 04, 2017

Running Aces has announced its 2017 live racing schedule with the Minnesota Racing Commission's approval. The upcoming meet will feature a few key changes to the growing racing product by extending th...

Minnesota Racing Gets Boost

The Minnesota horse racing industry received a significant boost from the State Legislature and Governor this session when legislation was passed and signed into law authorizing the licensing and over...

Takeout Reduction Ahead Of Meet

Racetrack officials have announced that in order to give their customers greater value for their wagering dollar, takeout rates will be reduced in advance of an upcoming meet of live racing.

Running Aces Requests 2015 Dates

October 29, 2014

The Minnesota Racing Commission has announced that it has received 2015 live race day requests from the Running Aces Harness Park and Canterbury Park Holding Corporation.

Report: Minnesota Agreement In Works

It has been reported that a settlement is in the works in regard to the situation where Running Aces Harness Park in Minnesota allegedly shorted horsepeople and owners a total of $437,000 in purses ov...

MN Track, Horsepeople At Odds

The Office of the Legislative Auditor in Minnesota has completed a review of the Running Aces Harness Park and has found that the track shorted horsepeople and owners a total of $437,000 over a four-y...

MRC Names Scurto As Deputy Director

The Minnesota Racing Commission has announced that it has hired Joe Scurto as its new deputy director.

Appointment In Minnesota

November 27, 2013

It was been reported that on Wednesday, November 27, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton appointed Thomas DiPasquale as the new executive director of the Minnesota Racing Commission.

Tracks Tussle Over Gaming Split

February 18, 2013

The Minnesota Racing Commission has been called on by a large group of thoroughbred owners to take away Running Aces’ gambling license after the track reneged on a deal to share revenue from money gen...

MRC Searching For New Exec Director

November 21, 2012

The Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC), which regulates horse racing and card clubs at racetracks in the state, has opened a nationwide search for a new executive director to succeed the incumbent who ...