New York State Gaming Commission

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...

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 eve...

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 produce...

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.

Appellate Court Rules In Favour Of Pena

November 08, 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 a...

Enhanced Security For International Trot

October 07, 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.