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Plans Proposed For Nevada Harness Track

As the Nevada Standardbred Association (NVSA) seeks to bring harness racing to the Silver State, a plan to build an equine performance center including a Standardbred racetrack and entertainment facil...

First Legal US Online Poker Hand 'Dealt'

On Tuesday, April 30, the first legal, regulated hand of online poker was virtually dealt in the United States.

NJ Sports Wagering One Step Closer

January 18, 2012

On Tuesday, January 17, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will pave the way for legalized sports wagering in New Jersey. In order to make expanded gaming a reality in NJ, the state will...

Trading Of Baymount Inc. Halted

December 18, 2011

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has halted the trading of Baymount Inc. (BYM) at the request of the company pending news

NJ Gaming Expansion Discussed

November 16, 2011

“Sports betting, while beneficial to the state, is another Band Aid for racing…” Perretti Farms Marketing Director Bob Marks has been quoted as saying. “Racing must get introspective and examine its ...

NJ Pols Press On For Big M Slots

November 10, 2011

Even though the residents of New Jersey threw their support behind the expanded gambling this week, which would ultimately result in subsidized purses for horse racing in the Garden State, that has no...

NJ Residents Support Expanded Gaming

November 09, 2011

Residents of New Jersey were asked yesterday via referendum how they felt about the legalization of sports wagering at the state's casinos and racetracks. And, to the pleasure of the New Jersey casino...

NJ Referendum Just Days Away

October 31, 2011

On November 8, residents of New Jersey will be asked via referendum whether or not they would like to see the legalization of sports wagering in the state. Although a positive vote is just the first o...

Casino-Backed U.S. Bill To Aid Horse Racing?

December 07, 2010

United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s latest draft of a bill to legalize online poker is being circulated Tuesday, December 7. According to a report, the bill is backed by Nevada casino in...

In NJ, Dorfman Calls A Spade A Spade

November 24, 2010

Sid Dorfman's journalistic career in New Jersey has spanned more than three-quarters of a century. On Tuesday, November 23, Dorfman, who is respected by many, wrote an opinion piece on the dire horse ...

Gural Throws Down The Gauntlet

February 04, 2009

Today at the 2009 Racing Congress at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff Gural continued his drive to get our stars back racing as four-year-olds. Although the idea has received much support since...

O'Donnell And Whipping In Las Vegas

February 04, 2009

Recently-elected OHHA president Bill O'Donnell spoke about the contentious topic of whipping while part of an as impromptu panel today during the 2009 Racing Congress at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nev...

Robinson Calls For Central Body

February 04, 2009

The 2009 Racing Congress is in full swing in Las Vegas, and Trot Insider has a report on a pertinent idea raised by Dennis Robinson during a session this morning