Racetrack

Ohio Track Relocation Bill To Gov. Kasich

The Ohio bill which would create a streamlined process for Penn National Gaming-owned racetracks to relocate within the state went between the House and the Senate yesterday before stopping on the des...

Blagojevich Found Guilty Of Corruption

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty of 17 corruption charges on Monday, June 27, three of which were related to the attempted shakedown of a state racetrack executive

Young Horseman Pleads To Governor

According to a report, trainer Homer Hochstetler's son, driver Jay Hochstetler, has been calling the office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn every day trying to get him to sign the proposed state gaming

Ohio Track Relocation Bill Moves Along

Via an overwhelming 77-16 margin, the Ohio House today voted in favour of a bill which will streamline the process of allowing state racetracks with video lottery terminals to relocate

Baymount Granted Preliminary Approval

On Thursday, June 23, Baymount Incorporated announced that the Ontario Racing Commission has granted Baymount, along with its subsidiary, Belleville Racetrack Development Corporation, preliminary appr...

PNG Casinos Coming To Columbus, Toledo

On Friday, June 17, Penn National Gaming agreed to a deal with the state of Ohio that will see the company build a casino in both Columbus and Toledo

Quinn Stays Quiet On Illinois Expansion

Although Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has gone on the record as saying that the gaming expansion bill which currently sits on his desk is excessive and over the top, he has reportedly not been tipping ...

Ohio Gaming Expansion Formally Announced

During a press conference in Cleveland on Wednesday, June 15, Ohio Governor John Kasich formally announced the state's casino expansion deal

Illinois Gaming Bill To Be Pared Down?

Legislation which would bring a massive expansion in gaming in the state of Illinois, including the conversion of racetracks into racinos, is currently sitting on the desk of Governor Pat Quinn. Altho...

Moore Crunches The Number 'Eighteen'

In the second of Saturday’s three eliminations for the Pepsi North America Cup at Mohawk Racetrack, the Dr. Ian Moore-trained colt Eighteen will start from Post 5 with driver Paul MacDonell

“It Would Be Sweet To Go Back To Back”

Casie Coleman won last year’s Pepsi North America Cup with Sportswriter. This year, she will send two pacers -- Betterthancheddar and Rock To Glory -- into Saturday’s Cup eliminations at Mohawk Racetr...

Schenn Named Pepsi NA Cup Drawmaster

The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced that Toronto Maple Leafs' defenseman Luke Schenn will be the special celebrity drawmaster for this year’s $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup Post Posit...