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Ford On Hiawatha Slots Return

November 03, 2018

Not only did Ontario Premier Doug Ford make good on his pre-election promise to bring slots back to racetracks that had them removed by the previous government, he's gone on record to state that his p...

Florida Decoupling Bill Moves Forward

On Thursday, March 30 in Florida, decoupling legislation Senate Bill 8 was advanced via a vote of 32-6. The bill would allow slot machines to be introduced to existing pari-mutuel locations, and would...

Positive Comments From Plainridge

Plainridge Park Casino Director of Racing Steve O’Toole has shared some of the positive news that has come from the track since it introduced slot-machine gaming into the fold.

Gaming Bill Advances In Illinois

The Illinois Senate on Tuesday advanced SB7, the much-anticipated big gaming bill, which would allow slots at the racetracks.

New Tioga Casino Opens Friday

November 30, 2016

After a gaming license pursuit that has spanned more than three years, Tioga Downs has announced it will officially open the new casino to the public on Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

Solid Handle For Red Mile Machines

November 02, 2016

Last month (October), wagering on the historical horse racing machines at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky was up 51 per cent compared to the same month as last year.

New Video Lottery Terminal Push In NJ

October 17, 2016

New Jersey Assemblyman Ralph Caputo has said that he plans to amend two pieces of legislation to authorize video lottery terminals at state racetracks.

Tioga Secures Gaming Licence

August 30, 2016

On Tuesday, August 30, the New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved a commercial gaming licence for Tioga Downs Casino, Racing and Entertainment in the Town of Nichols.

Tioga Opens New Gaming Area

August 12, 2016

Visitors to Tioga Downs this week will have a chance to experience the first finished section of the major renovation underway at the entertainment complex. Part of the new gaming area is now complete...

MA Allots More Funds For S-Bred Racing

It has been reported this week that changes in the way Massachusetts distributes revenue it rakes in via slot machine taxes will provide a financial boost to the state’s harness racing industry.

Casino Gaming Impact On Purses

Slot machine gaming in Pennsylvania generated $246 million to support the state’s horse racing industry, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s annual Racetrack Casino Benchmark Report.

Casino Relocation Hits Queen's Park

Today during Question Period, Ontario MPP Laurie Scott asked the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Jeff Leal why, in her opinion, the Liberal government "is no longer committed to the s...

Slots Leaving Kawartha Downs?

A release issued on Tuesday indicates that Ontario Gaming East Limited Partnership (OGELP) is moving forward with proposed plans to develop and operate a new, multi-faceted entertainment property in t...