Governor Cuomo Reprivatizes NYRA April 17, 2017 It was recently announced that the New York Racing Association has been reprivatized.
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...
Five More ‘NY Double’ Wagering Dates November 07, 2016 Two breeds, two races, two tracks, one dollar, one bet… five more times.
Multi-Breed Double Wager Announced October 12, 2016 Two breeds, two races, two tracks, two dollars, one bet.
Track Penalized Over Wastewater October 04, 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.
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...
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.
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...
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 rac...
Quarter-Million-Dollar Bonus For Official August 07, 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.
Racing ‘Tweet’ Delays Star’s Plea Deal August 05, 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.
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.
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.