Kentucky Slots Bill Pre-Filed November 06, 2009 Senator Damon Thayer, a major player in the debate over slots at tracks in Kentucky, is proposing a constitutional amendment to legalize slots that could mean $100 million to the state’s horse industr...
NJ Horsemen Look To Christie November 05, 2009 According to a release by the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey, the future of the state's racing industry will be one of the issues confronting Chris Christie, who was electe...
States Pressuring Each Other To Expand Gambling October 27, 2009 According to a report on fosters.com, a push for expanded gambling in the state of Massachusetts could result in the issue being expedited and strongly considered in the neighboring state of New Hamps...
'Wait And See' Approach In Jersey October 27, 2009 According to an article by pressofatlanticcity.com, the candidates running for governor of New Jersey agree that they want to wait until Jon Corzine's commission on the state's horse racing industry c...
Ohio Racetracks Submit VLT Applications September 16, 2009 Yesterday was the deadline for racetracks in Ohio to submit applications to add VLTs to their operations. All seven of the state's racetracks submitted those applications, but only two of the tracks p...
$267M Racketeering Lawsuit In Illinois June 15, 2009 According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, four Illinois casino companies have filed a $267 million racketeering lawsuit against former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and a prominent racetra...
Ill. Tracks, Casinos Still Disagree June 08, 2009 According to a report by the Associated Press, the supreme court is staying out a fight between Illinois' casinos and horse racing tracks over a state law that cropped up during the impeachme
Luchento: Right Time For NJ Track Slots May 15, 2009 According to an article by the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey SBOA president Tom Luchento has stated that increased competition from Delaware for gambling dollars now creates more incentive fo
Michigan Suit Thrown Out February 26, 2009 According to a report by The Detroit News, a federal judge recently threw out a lawsuit by Michigan horse racing interests.