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PA’s Online, Searchable Rulings Database

November 04, 2016

Results of official rulings issued against licensees by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission now will be available online as part of the commission’s continuing commitment to transparency and mode...

Governor Signs PA Racing Bill Into Law

February 23, 2016

On Tuesday, February 23, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 941, which, among other things, includes reforms of Pennsylvania’s equine racing industry.

Amended Agreement For Meadows Sale

December 16, 2015

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (‘the Company’ or GLPI) has announced that it has entered into an amended agreement to acquire The Meadows Racetrack and Casino from Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC (‘C...

Meadows To Take Break In October

August 27, 2015

Officials with the Meadows have announced that the track will take a break from live racing from October 12 to October 29.

New PHRC Chair Introduced

After having been sworn in as the new chairman of the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission on Monday, Jonathan Newman, who has a history in the Standardbred racing industry, presided over his first ...

Owner Looking To Sue After Breakdown

It has been reported that owner of a harness racehorse is preparing to file a lawsuit against a major North American Standardbred raceway after his horse was injured in a winter race and had to be eut...

Harrah's Philly Dates Restored

February 28, 2014

Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack has revised its 2014 live racing schedule, with the 150-program season slated to now begin on March 28, 2014.

PASS Payments Due March 15

February 28, 2014

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission today reminded standardbred horse owners that 2014 Sire Stakes payments for two-year-old and three-year-old horses are due by March 15.

New PHRC Procaine/Penicillin Policy

February 28, 2014

Effective April 1, 2014, the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission will adopt the following policy regarding the use of procaine/penicillin on Standardbred racehorses.

Coletta Family Issues Statement

February 24, 2014

The family of injured horseman Anthony Coletta has issued a statement, which says that the 31-year-old driver is in the “race of his life.”

PA Announces Amicar Prohibition

February 05, 2014

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, in consultation with Dr. Mary Robinson, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School of Medicine, New Bolton Center, has announced that effective March 1, 2...

Presque Files Suit Against PHRC, Endeka

November 13, 2013

Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Endeka Entertainment and the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission in regard to the proposed Lawrence Downs Casino and Racetrack.

Welsh Steps Away From PHRC

It has been reported that Richard J. Welsh, a commissioner with the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, has resigned.