Racetrack

Orgs. Must Have License By Jan. 1

December 20, 2011

Following a period of public consultation, the Ontario Racing Commission has announced that the new rule requiring the licensing of horsepeople’s organizations will come into effect January 1, 2012, a...

KY Bill: Ask Residents For Expanded Gaming

December 20, 2011

It has been reported that a bill was pre-filed in Kentucky on Friday, December 16 which would ask local voter approval for racetracks to expand to racinos

"We're Not Going To Interfere"

December 15, 2011

New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association President John Forbes has gone on the record as saying that his organization would have no qualms with the Meadowlands Racetrack simulcasting out-of-stat...

Option On Table In Monmouth Impasse

December 15, 2011

It appears as though there might be a viable option in play regarding the impasse between the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the state government which has left the future of Monmo...

Randalls Moving Forward At Sandown

December 14, 2011

In light of North Saanich Council's vote Monday against a proposed land-swap deal, Bill Randall, representing his family which owns Sandown Park, has gone on the record as saying that the multiple hec...

Sandown Land-Swap Deal Hits Snag

December 13, 2011

It has been reported that the momentum behind the proposed land-swap at Sandown Park in Sidney, BC came to a halt Monday, December 12 after a vote by North Saanich Council

NJ Racetrack Slots Bills Submitted

December 07, 2011

Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced two pieces of legislation which would allow New Jersey racetracks to include slot machines as part of their operation

Onondaga Legislature Behind Wilmot

December 07, 2011

On Tuesday, December 6, the Onondaga County Legislature in New York State voted 11-8 in favour of a non-binding approval for prospective racino developer Paul Wilmot to seek the state's eighth and fin...

KY Expanded Gaming To Be A 2012 Topic

December 05, 2011

According to a report, recently re-elected Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is consulting with state lawmakers to determine what the best route is to get expanded gaming moving forward during the 2012 ...

ORP Reps To Visit Tracks

December 02, 2011

In an effort to continue its dialogue with members of the racing community, members of the Ontario Racing Program’s Implementation and Monitoring Group will be travelling to tracks over the next weeks...

NJ Gaming Licensing Passes Subcommittee

December 02, 2011

On Thursday, December 1, the New Jersey Senate Government and Wagering Committee voted 4-1 in favour of allowing state racetracks and casinos to apply for licenses to be the platform for on-site sport...

IHHA On Lack Of Action On Bill

December 01, 2011

Earlier this week, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association reacted to the lack of action taken on a gaming expansion bill. The legislature's veto session ended Tuesday, November 29 with no movemen...