It was recently announced that the New York Racing Association has been reprivatized....read on
Former Racing Participant Charged In NY
January 24, 2017:
Hacking charges have been filed against a former racing participant in New York State. It has been alleged that the individual that is facing the allegations illegally accessed a racing organization’s computer system 170 times over a 15-month period....read on
Five More ‘NY Double’ Wagering Dates
November 7, 2016:
Two breeds, two races, two tracks, one dollar, one bet… five more times....read on
Multi-Breed Double Wager Announced
October 12, 2016:
Two breeds, two races, two tracks, two dollars, one bet....read on
Track Penalized Over Wastewater
October 4, 2016:
A racetrack operator has averted a court battle with the federal government in regard to racetrack wastewater having made its way into public waters....read on
Clerk Arrested; Wagering Alleged
August 23, 2016:
It has been reported that a pari-mutuel clerk was arrested last week after his till was short almost $12,000. It is alleged that the clerk was betting on races with money from his till while he was on the job....read on
Racing Participant Facing Charges
January 27, 2016:
News broke on Tuesday that a horse racing participant in New York State has been charged with 170 counts each of both computer trespass and tampering with a sports contest....read on
Re-Privatization Discussion In New York
November 14, 2014:
The New York Racing Association's Board of Directors has announced that it has taken the first step toward the long-term transformation and re-privatization of the United States’ national Thoroughbred racing leader....read on
Collmus To Succeed Durkin At NYRA
August 13, 2014:
Launching a new era for horseplayers and racing fans around the world, New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay announced the appointment of Larry Collmus as the organization's next race caller....read on
Quarter-Million-Dollar Bonus For Official
August 7, 2014:
It has been reported that New York Racing Association CEO Chris Kay has received a $250,000 bonus after having met some job-related goals....read on
Racing ‘Tweet’ Delays Star’s Plea Deal
August 5, 2014:
It has been reported that a plea deal for a Hollywood celebrity was delayed last week due to a ‘disturbing’ tweet from a horse racing organization....read on
Racing Symposium Day 1 Recap
December 11, 2013:
The first full day of the Global Symposium on Racing & Gaming started off with a keynote address from NYRA CEO and President Christopher Kay....read on
Shuttle To Run Between Tracks
July 17, 2013:
A free shuttle between Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the thoroughbred track will begin running on Friday, July 19 and continue through September 1....read on
Finley Joins NYRA
July 15, 2013:
It has been announced that Scott M. Finley has joined the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) as its Director of Simulcasting, effective August 1....read on
NYRA Names Industry Outsider New CEO
June 19, 2013:
It has been reported that a lawyer with no background in the horse-racing industry has been named the new president and CEO of the New York Racing Association....read on