Beshear Expected To Unveil Amendment January 11, 2012 According to a report, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has been in discussions for weeks regarding a constitutional amendment which would pave the way for expanded gaming in the state. It is expected ...
NJ Gaming, OTW, Licensing Bills To Christie January 10, 2012 According to reports, bills in New Jersey dealing with expanded gaming, simulcasting, and the licensing of off-track wagering locations passed both the Assembly and the state Senate on Monday, January...
NJ Bills Advance To Full Assembly, Senate January 06, 2012 On Thursday, January 5, a New Jersey Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee approved a pair of bills in regard to simulcasting. The bills will now be subject of a floor vote Monday, Januar...
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...
Gaming Bill Amended Over Percentage November 16, 2011 It has been reported that a Massachusetts gaming expansion bill which would bring a trio of casinos and a slots parlour to the state was amended this week after an increased payment to the state horse...
Sportsbooks To Canadian Racetracks? November 03, 2011 The legalization of sports wagering is currently a front-line topic in the New Jersey horse racing industry. During a November 8 referendum, residents will weigh in on the issue which could eventually...
Still Hope For Racinos In Illinois October 27, 2011 According to a report, a political standoff between Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Governor Pat Quinn could very well see racino gaming become a reality if the state wishes for any type ...
Quinn Breaks Silence On Gaming Expansion October 17, 2011 Members of both the Illinois racing community and the state senate have been waiting quite a while for Governor Pat Quinn to officially comment on the expanded gaming bill for the state. Quinn broke h...
NJ Gaming Pushes For Referendum September 27, 2011 It was a rare site Monday, September 26 in Trenton, New Jersey when representatives of both the state's casino and horse racing industry were on the same page
Luchento Calls For Legal Sports Wagering September 26, 2011 On Monday, September 26, Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento addressed a NJ Senate Committee where he trumpeted the idea of legalized sports wagering in...
Ohio Track Relocation Bill To Gov. Kasich June 29, 2011 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...
Governor Quinn On Illinois Gaming Bill June 02, 2011 The salvation of slots-infused purses in the state of Illinois is now in the hands of one man, Governor Pat Quinn. He has remained silent on the House and Senate-passed Bill 744 which will see state r...