Pat Quinn

IL Horsepeople Against Fantasy Sports

On Monday, May 2, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association decried legislation that would legalize fantasy sports gambling. The group’s announcement also states that, at the same time, lawmakers ha...

Hope For Gaming Expansion In Illinois

According to a report, Illinois Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Director Lonny Brooks believes that Governor Bruce Rauner will pass a gaming expansion bill if it is to reach...

Memorable Pat Quinn Photo Surfaces

November 25, 2014

The hockey world is mourning the loss of coaching icon Pat Quinn, who passed away Sunday, November 23 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Many images of the big Irishman have surfaced since news of Quinn’...

Illinois' 2014 Season Delayed

February 04, 2014

It has been reported that the start of the 2014 racing season in Illinois has been pushed back due to an impasse in contract negotiations between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the ma...

Illinois ADW Bill Signed Into Law

January 30, 2014

On Wednesday, January 30, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a crucial Advance Deposit Wagering bill into law, thus averting a mass exodus from the state’s horse racing industry.

ADW Bill Passes, Awaits Gov.’s Signature

January 29, 2014

Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has announced that on Wednesday, January 29, the Advance Deposit Wagering bill which is crucial in averting a crisis in the state’s rac...

ADW Discussions Ongoing In Illinois

January 29, 2014

Balmoral and Maywood Park General Manager Michael Belmonte has been cited as saying that racing officials in Illinois are currently in discussion with members of the General Assembly in hope of extend...

IL Gov. Quinn Supports ADW Extension

January 28, 2014

Time is quickly ticking away in regard to the Advance Deposit Wagering saga in Illinois. With a racing crisis looming, a spokesman for Governor Pat Quinn has issued a positive statement in regard to t...

IL Racino Bill Passes Senate

On Wednesday, May 1, the Illinois Senate voted 32-20 in favour of a bill, which would allow video lottery terminals to be installed an operated at state racetracks.

Illinois House Approves Gaming Bill

On Wednesday, May 24, the Illinois House passed an expanded gambling bill which would see slot-machine gaming come to state racetracks

Money To Be Directed To Illinois Tracks?

November 23, 2011

A pair of recent articles in regard to the chess match which is the gaming expansion issue in the state of Illinois has reiterated Governor Pat Quinn's unwillingness to concede to what he perceives as...

Lukewarm Reception For Gaming Bill

November 14, 2011

On Wednesday, November 9, a scaled-back expanded gaming bill, Senate Bill 1849, introduced by Representative Lou Lang, failed to pass the Illinois House

Still Hope For Racinos In Illinois

October 27, 2011

According to a report, a political standoff between Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Governor Pat Quinn could very well see racino gaming become a reality if the state wishes for any type ...