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Will Gov. Christie Sign Racing Bill?

January 12, 2011

Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey president Tom Luchento has commented on whether Governor Chris Christie will sign an Assembly and Senate-backed bill which would see $30 mill...

Senate Pres. Backs Angelos' Rosecroft Bid

January 10, 2011

The president of the Maryland Senate, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., has given his full blessings and support to Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos in his bid to buy shuttered Rosecroft Raceway

Illinois Gaming Bill Advances

January 06, 2011

According to a report, on Wednesday, January 5 an Illinois House Executive Committee approved gaming expansion bill SB737 by a vote of 8-3. The legislation, if enacted, could bring expanded gaming to ...

Delay In Illinois Expanded Gaming Push

January 04, 2011

The push for expanding gaming in Illinois was to continue Monday, January 3 with a scheduled vote by a House committee, but, according to the legislation's chief sponsor, there has been a delay

Illinois Awaits January 3

December 30, 2010

The 'lame duck' session of the Illinois legislature will take place January 3-11, and the Illinois House will approve or disapprove of the gaming expansion bill already passed by the Senate

Casino-Backed U.S. Bill To Aid Horse Racing?

December 07, 2010

United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s latest draft of a bill to legalize online poker is being circulated Tuesday, December 7. According to a report, the bill is backed by Nevada casino in...

NYC OTB Closes

December 03, 2010

The cavalry didn’t quite make it over the hill this time, and New York City OTB closed down today, just as the slow-riding New York Senate said it would return to special session Tuesday to continue “...

IL Senate 'OKs' Track Slots

December 02, 2010

The Illinois state Senate, by a 31-20 vote, yesterday approved a huge gambling expansion bill including slots at tracks and a casino in Chicago

IL Committee Passes Bill; Slots Vote Today?

December 01, 2010

A vote in the full Senate in Illinois on allowing slots at the state’s six tracks could come as early as today, as the Senate Executive Committee voted yesterday to

NY Assembly Passes Bill; Senate To Act?

December 01, 2010

It has been reported that the New York Assembly yesterday passed legislation needed for the reorganization of the bankrupt New York City Off-Track Betting. The move came a day after the Senate finishe...

Legal Objections Filed Over Proposed Bailout

November 24, 2010

The Standardbred Owners Association of New York today sent a letter and memorandum to members of the New York State Assembly and Senate in advance of the scheduled Special Legislative Session on Monda...

Bills, Pols, Threats, Feedback In NJ

November 23, 2010

Plenty of racing news came out of New Jersey during the evening of Monday, November 22. Seven gaming-related bills passed through the State Senate, which prompted feedback from politicians; thoroughbr...