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Virginia Grants Simulcasting Licence

On Tuesday, June 21, the Virginia Racing Commission approved a licence for a local simulcast wagering facility. The approval will mark the first new off-track wagering location since Colonial Downs sh...

New Off-Track Location In London

Operators of a new off-track wagering location in London, Ont. are hoping that their establishment will be ready to accept bets on horse races by the time the Kentucky Derby rolls around next month.

Winrac Applies To Open Windsor OTB

August 28, 2012

Winrac, the operators of the soon to be closed Windsor Raceway, have filed an application to open an off-track wagering facility in Windsor.

NJ Gaming, OTW, Licensing Bills To Christie

January 10, 2012

According to reports, bills in New Jersey dealing with expanded gaming, simulcasting, and the licensing of off-track wagering locations passed both the Assembly and the state Senate on Monday, January...

NYS OTWs Want Payment Adjustment

November 14, 2011

Citing the fact that many races are contested in the afternoons, five of the off-track wagering organizations which operate in New York State have indicated that they want an adjustment to the payment...

The Big M Appoints New GM

September 08, 2011

On Thursday, September 8, officials with the 'New Meadowlands Racetrack' announced that Mike Newlin has been named the new general manager of the track

A Leased Monmouth To Mean Layoffs?

It has been reported that a total of 910 workers may lose their jobs in June when a new operator takes over control of New Jersey's Monmouth Park for thoroughbreds

NJSEA Issues Monmouth RFP

On Thursday, March 3, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority sent out a Request for Proposal for parties interested in take over operations of Monmouth Park

Betfair Looking To Acquire Monmouth

February 24, 2011

"New Jersey has a fantastic horse racing heritage. Betfair and TVG are absolutely committed to having a role. The racing product at Monmouth Park was vastly superior last summer. Similarly, the Meadow...

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

Gural's NJ Racing Financing Target Announced

February 14, 2011

It has been public knowledge that racetrack operator Jeff Gural is looking for financing to back the re-invigoration of the standardbred horse racing industry

Gural: Make Stakes Payments, Horsepeople Should Stash 5%

February 08, 2011

In an open letter to the industry, track owner Jeff Gural, who is in the process of trying to work out a long-term lease of the Meadowlands Racetrack, has encouraged horse owners to make the February ...

Gov. Christie Vetoes OTW Bill; NJSEA Looking To Unload Monmouth

February 01, 2011

On Monday, January 31, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a pair of bills into law which have made Exchange Wagering legal in the state. He also conditionally vetoed a bill regarding off-track ...