Whitfield, Udall File Raceday Medication Bills May 05, 2011 On Wednesday, May 4, U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield filed the much-talked about bill which would see the banning of all raceday medications in the horse racing industry
Fla. Dog Racing / Card Room Bill Advances April 27, 2011 According to a report, on Tuesday, April 26 a bill passed through the Florida House which would see card rooms in the state be able to operate without having to host programs of live greyhound racing
Maryland Subsidy Bill Passes, With Strings April 12, 2011 Late on Monday, April 11, legislators in Maryland gave the green light for millions in state capital to be directed to racetracks
No Simo Deal Means No Govt Money April 11, 2011 It has been reported that before the state of Maryland hands over millions of dollars to racetracks to cover day-to-day operating costs, Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park and Rosecroft Raceway must hav...
Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor March 18, 2011 It has been reported that a bill which would see expanded gaming implemented at Illinois racetracks has passed through a house executive committee and is on its way to
No NH Expanded Gaming Talks Until 2012 March 08, 2011 According to a report, the topic of expanded gaming at Rockingham Park will not be considered during the 2011 calendar year
Maywood To Close In June? February 28, 2011 Maywood Park officials have been cited as saying that the track will 'fold' by June of this year if it does not get slot machines. Also, it seems like the gloves have come off in terms of the quotes s...
A Hope For NYC OTB? February 22, 2011 New York Racing Association CEO Charles Hayward has been quoted as saying that the future looks brighter with the bankrupt New York City Off-Track Betting out of the way. Although, if State Senators h...
Push To Get Illinois Gaming Bill Fast Tracked February 15, 2011 It has been reported that a slightly updated version of Illinois State Senator Terry Link's gaming expansion bill is currently in committee with the intention of it being fast-tracked to the Senate fl...
Rosecroft - Two Days And Two Years January 26, 2011 In two days, prospective owners of the bankrupt Rosecroft Raceway will have the chance to outdo the stalking-horse bid of Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos. If proposed legislation materializes, t...
Lang Explains Not Submitting ILL. Gaming Bill January 17, 2011 Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey sounded off last week after the Illinois House didn't call for a vote on the gaming expansion bill to install slot machines at the stat...
Christie To Pass, Then Veto Racing Funding? January 17, 2011 According to a report, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie could eventually utilize veto power to stop $30-million in funds from being directed to the state's horse racing industry after he authorizes ...
