NYCOTB Owes YR Big Bucks December 09, 2009 The New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation, as part of its Chapter 9 bankruptcy proceedings, has released a list of its 20 largest unsecured creditors’ claims.
Professional 'Stooper' Profiled December 08, 2009 Thanks to an article today by The New York Times, if you didn't know anything about legendary New York Off-Track Betting 'stooper' Jesus Leonardo, a man that makes a decent living off discarded wageri...
New York OTB Files For Banckrupty Protection December 04, 2009 The New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB), which has reportedly accumulated more than $500 million in debt, filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection Thursday
Sunday Racing In Jamaica For First Time November 26, 2009 According to a report on forbes.com, for the first time ever, Jamaican racetracks will be open for business on Sundays, although off-track betting
Risqué OTB Ad Pulled November 20, 2009 According to a news item by Harness Tracks of America, an image of a reclining lady has been removed from online ads for the Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation on Long Island.
From Dog Tracks To OTBS November 17, 2009 In what is being called a first step toward expanded gaming in Massachusetts, the house has passed legislation enabling the state’s dog tracks -- where dog racing becomes illegal January 1 -- to con
Industry Leaders Assess NY OTB Structure August 05, 2009 Dozens of industry leaders met in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday for the annual Saratoga Institute on Racing and Gaming Law, and discussions regarding the structure of New York's Off Track Betting produc...
New York OTBs See Decline April 20, 2009 The Saratogian has reported that wagering at the six off-track betting locations in New York State was down from 7.6 to 12.1 per cent during the first quarter — a combined $28 million.
Rockingham To Cease Live Racing? April 07, 2009 According to a report by the Concord Monitor, a provision in the House version of the New Hampshire state budget would allow the state's race tracks to quit running races on-site and essentially becom...
OTB Handicapping Winners Determined March 19, 2009 Grand River Raceway OTB patron Frank MacNeil won the $3,000 final of the track’s Winter Wednesdays OTB Handicapping Tournament on March 18
Decision: Obama Making History, Or Horse Racing? January 22, 2009 It was a major point in human history earlier this week when former Illinois State Senator Barack Obama was officially sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America
Maine OTB Forfeits $60,000 September 04, 2008 The Maine Harness Racing Commission yesterday entered an agreement with Autotote which will see the company forfeit more than $60,000 after having operated illegally for more than two months.
