Update On PNG/Plainridge Deal September 10, 2013 It has been reported that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has approved Penn National Gaming’s takeover of a host-community agreement with Plainridge Racetrack.
Penn National To Buy Plainridge? September 04, 2013 After allegations of impropriety prompted the state gaming commission to disqualify Plainridge Racecourse from bidding on a slots facility, there's still a chance that expanded gaming could come to th...
Another S-Bred Track In Store For Mass.? August 19, 2013 It has been reported that there is interest in bringing live harness racing and slot-machine gaming to the Brockton Fairgrounds in Massachusetts if Plainridge Racecourse is forced to close.
Commission Rules Out Plainridge Slots August 07, 2013 It has been reported that the state gaming commission in Massachusetts has disqualified Plainridge Racecourse from being a bidder for the addition of slot machines.
Piontkowski Allegations Hit Press July 26, 2013 An article out of Massachusetts is stating that former Plainridge Racecourse President and CEO Gary Piontkowski did not leave the track earlier this spring because of health reasons as earlier reporte...
Piontkowski Resigns At Plainridge April 04, 2013 It has been reported that Gary Piontkowski, the President and CEO of Plainridge Racecourse in Massachusetts, has resigned his position.
"Committed To Horse Racing" December 06, 2011 In the face of a possible deal with a Las Vegas casino giant that could bolster revenues yet compromise its core business, one track remains steadfast in its primary commitment to live racing
Plainridge To Pounce On Expansion? August 25, 2011 After years of disagreement by Massachusetts politicians, it finally looks like all of the decision makers are on the same page, as consensus legislation regarding expanded gaming in the state was ann...
More Tracks Cancelling Due To Heat July 22, 2011 Trot Insider has learned that officials with Bangor Raceway (Maine) and Chester Racetrack (Pennsylvania) have decided to cancel their Friday cards of live harness racing due to excessive heat conditio...
Mohawk, Sarnia, Kawartha All Cancel July 21, 2011 Trot Insider has learned that the Woodbine Entertainment Group has cancelled Mohawk Racetrack's card of live harness racing for Thursday, July 21 due to
Plainridge 2011 Meet Details May 04, 2011 Plainridge Racecourse will kick off its 2011 harness racing season on Monday, May 16
Piontkowski On Takeout Reduction, Warning Signs For Racing March 22, 2011 "I do know that, after being in business since 1972, everything that everybody's tried hasn't worked and when something's broken you try to fix it