NYGA Looks To Clear Misconceptions December 20, 2011 In an open letter sent to the Standardbred Owners Association of New York Board of Directors and the organization's members, New York Gaming Association Executive Director Michael Wilton has discussed...
Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1 December 20, 2011 Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...
"We're Not Going To Interfere" December 15, 2011 New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association President John Forbes has gone on the record as saying that his organization would have no qualms with the Meadowlands Racetrack simulcasting out-of-stat...
Option On Table In Monmouth Impasse December 15, 2011 It appears as though there might be a viable option in play regarding the impasse between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the state government which has left the future of Monmo...
Cal-Expo Board: New Operator Needed December 10, 2011 At the December 9 meeting of the Cal-Expo Board of Directors, members unanimously approved a motion to exercise their option, under the current agreement with the California Harness Horsemen’s Associa...
Input Wanted On Proposed Rule Change November 18, 2011 At its meeting on October 25, 2011, the board of the Ontario Racing Commission considered a proposed rule change affecting the Rules of Racing in Ontario. Prior to approving directives for change, the...
ORC Track Rules Circulated For Comment October 14, 2011 As part of the Racetrack Licensing Process, racetrack operators are required to submit Track Rules
Horsemen Working With Meadowlands Racetrack Officials To Strengthen Racing May 25, 2011 Meadowlands horsemen met with track operators on Monday to discuss ways to adapt the racing product in the face of competition from neighboring tracks whose purse money is bolstered by other forms of ...
Full Steam Ahead For KY Instant Racing? May 11, 2011 It has been reported that even though there is currently a court case challenging the legality of ‘instant racing’ machines in Kentucky, officials in the state may accept operator applications anyway
Pro-Gaming Bills Advance In NJ February 18, 2011 On Thursday, February 17, both houses of the New Jersey Legislature passed bills which look like they will have a positive impact for the state racing industry
NJSEA To Run Tracks A Little Longer? February 17, 2011 According to a report, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority may be at the helm of the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park longer than originally