New York State Gaming Commission

NYSGC Announces Trainer-Employee Accountability Initiative

October 06, 2023

At the October Public Meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission, Chairman Brian O’Dwyer spoke about concerns regarding wage issues involving prominent horse trainers, and highlighted a partnersh...

New York Commission Issues Advisory On Air Quality Protocol

On the heels of multiple cancellations to race cards in New York due to wildfire smoke, the New York State Gaming Commission issued an advisory on Thursday afternoon (June 8) outlining its air quality...

NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund Meeting Info

January 14, 2022

The New York State Gaming Commission has posted information regarding the upcoming meeting of the Agriculture and NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund.

NY Sports Wagering Operators Approved

January 06, 2022

The New York State Gaming Commission announced on Thursday, Jan. 6 that four licensed Mobile Sports Wagering Operators - Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Rush Street Interactive – have sat...

NY Gaming Market Study Released

January 26, 2021

The New York State Gaming Commission announced Tuesday (Jan. 26) that the New York Gaming Market Study Report has been completed and submitted to the Commission.

New York To Permit Jackpot Wagers

December 02, 2020

On Wednesday (Dec. 2), the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three new wagering rules that will provide bettors more options in the sport of harness racing in New York.

Update On NY Qualifying Rule

The NYS Gaming Commission has apparently removed the sixty (60) day cap that limited its ability, and that of its judges, to now allow discretion to extend the length of time a horse need not qualify,...

N.Y. To Test Horse Hair Samples

On Friday (April 24) the New York State Gaming Commission issued a notice regarding testing to be performed on hair samples of particular horses.

Statement Regarding Horse Care In NY

On Friday (April 3) Robert Williams, executive director of the New York State Gaming Commission, issued a statement regarding animal care operations in New York.

New York State Receives WLA Honours

December 26, 2018

The World Lottery Association (WLA), a global professional association of state lottery and gaming organizations, has granted the New York State Gaming Commission its most prestigious Level 4 Responsi...

Lou Pena In The News

November 27, 2018

He hasn’t been in the spotlight all that much over the past few years, but trainer Lou Pena made the harness racing headlines on Tuesday (Nov. 27) courtesy of an update from south of the border.

Finish Line Changes At Yonkers

Yonkers Raceway is moving the finish line...for starters.

New Drug Found In NY Horses

The New York State Gaming Commission today indefinitely suspended harness owner, trainer and driver Michael S. Weiner for racing four horses at Monticello Raceway doped with mitragynine, a dangerous d...