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 Responsible Gaming Certification....read on
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....read on
Finish Line Changes At Yonkers
June 14, 2017:
Yonkers Raceway is moving the finish line...for starters....read on
New Drug Found In NY Horses
May 24, 2017:
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 drug with performance enhancing and analgesic effects similar to cocaine and morphine....read on
International Trot, NYSS Finals Night
February 27, 2017:
On Monday, February 27, the New York State Gaming Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that Yonkers Raceway will host one of the world’s single biggest harness racing events this October....read on
Response To NY Glaucine Rulings
February 17, 2017:
On Friday, February 17, lawyer and Standardbred horse owner Howard Taylor issued a response to the New York State Gaming Commission’s statement and handling of the glaucine positives that were produced in New York State....read on
Glaucine Positives Addressed In NY
February 16, 2017:
On Thursday, February 16, the New York State Gaming Commission announced significant, nation-leading action in addressing the presence of the alkaloid glaucine in the urine and plasma of racehorses....read on
Appellate Court Rules In Favour Of Pena
November 8, 2016:
Last week, an appellate division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled in favour of suspended trainer Lou Pena in his legal fight against the New York State Gaming Commission. In its ruling, the appellate court overturned the three-year suspension that the conditioner was serving....read on
Enhanced Security For International Trot
October 7, 2016:
On Friday, October 7, the New York State Gaming Commission announced enhanced security protocols for all horses participating in the $1 million International Trot at Yonkers Raceway on October 15....read on
Tioga Secures Gaming Licence
August 30, 2016:
On Tuesday, August 30, the New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved a commercial gaming licence for Tioga Downs Casino, Racing and Entertainment in the Town of Nichols....read on
Temp Permits For DFS In New York
August 22, 2016:
On Monday, August 22, the New York State Gaming Commission issued temporary permits to interactive fantasy sports operators DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo, FantasyDraft and Draft....read on
Rules Amended In New York State
August 9, 2016:
On Tuesday, August 9, the New York State Gaming Commission announced the adoption of three amendments relating to the use of hopples, coupled entries, and claiming rules....read on
NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill
June 20, 2016:
On Saturday, June 18, the New York Senate passed a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the state....read on
Six Banned Over Cobalt Violations
April 6, 2016:
On Wednesday, April 6, the New York State Gaming Commission took unprecedented action against six Standardbred trainers who administered potentially dangerous and performance-enhancing doses of cobalt to racehorses in violation of commission racing rules....read on
NYS Medication Rules In Effect Friday
March 29, 2016:
Officials with the Standardbred Owners Association of New York have issued an important reminder to horsepeople, trainers, veterinarians and owners that race in the state. Medication rules that were initially supposed to be implemented last year will now be in place effective this Friday (April 1)....read on
Yonkers Raceway is moving the finish line...for starters....
