Assiniboia Granted Licence, Will Race February 27, 2014 It has been reported that live racing will continue at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba in 2014.
MJC Withdraws Court Challenge February 25, 2014 It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club has decided to not pursue a court challenge in regard to the future of Assiniboia Downs’ wagering licence.
$350M Lawsuit Filed Over Assiniboia May 24, 2013 It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club, operators of Assiniboia Downs, have filed a $350 million lawsuit against the provincial government, the Red River Exhibition and Manitoba Finance Mi...
Legal Ruling On Manitoba / MJC Issue May 07, 2013 On Monday, May 7, the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench which heard the legal spat between the Manitoba Jockey Club and the Province of Manitoba issued its decision on the matter. The MJC and the provin...
Court Action Initiated Over Assiniboia April 01, 2013 According to a report, the Manitoba Jockey Club has accused the provincial government of working in conjunction with Red River Exhibition Inc. to bankrupt the club in order to see Assiniboia Downs ult...
Manitoba Harness Racing At Assiniboia? January 30, 2013 It has been reported that the Red River Exhibition Association is looking into taking over operation of Assiniboia Downs and incorporating live harness racing to the raceway's on-track offerings.
Ten-Year Date Deal For MD T-Breds? November 27, 2012 According to reports, thoroughbred horsemen in Maryland could be on the cusp of securing a 10-year race date pact with the raceway in the state.
Another Twist In Maryland October 31, 2011 Earlier this year, the Maryland Jockey Club agreed to a legislative plan to allow Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course to pay operating expenses from slot machine proceeds which had been earmarked for ...
Arbitration Needed For Simo Dispute October 03, 2011 According to a report, arbitration is going to be needed to settle the ongoing thoroughbred simulcasting dispute between the Maryland Jockey Club and Penn National
Negotiations, Hearings In Maryland July 04, 2011 Penn National Gaming has applied to bring live racing back to Maryland's Rosecroft Raceway. A hearing in regard to the matter is reportedly scheduled to take place this week, but the contentious simul...
Penn National Gaming Enters Agreement To Divest Maryland Jockey Club Interest June 16, 2011 On Thursday, June 16, Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its joint venture interest in the Maryland Jockey Club
Simulcasting Issue In Maryland? May 12, 2011 It has been reported that Penn National Gaming, the company which earned the right to operate Rosecroft Raceway, has made a proposal to the state thoroughbred industry to evenly split all net simulcas...
Maryland Subsidy Bill Passes, With Strings April 12, 2011 Late on Monday, April 11, legislators in Maryland gave the green light for millions in state capital to be directed to racetracks