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....read on
New York To Permit Jackpot Wagers
December 2, 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....read on
Update On NY Qualifying Rule
May 22, 2020:
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, to account for unexpected events that interfere with the opportunities for otherwise horses to race....read on
N.Y. To Test Horse Hair Samples
April 24, 2020:
On Friday (April 24) the New York State Gaming Commission issued a notice regarding testing to be performed on hair samples of particular horses....read on
Statement Regarding Horse Care In NY
April 3, 2020:
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....read on
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 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
Yonkers Raceway is moving the finish line...for starters....
