New York State Gaming Commission

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.

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.

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.

Rules Amended In New York State

August 09, 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.

NY Senate Passes Fantasy Sports Bill

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.