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Ohio Track Relocation Bill Moves Along

Via an overwhelming 77-16 margin, the Ohio House today voted in favour of a bill which will streamline the process of allowing state racetracks with video lottery terminals to relocate

PNG Casinos Coming To Columbus, Toledo

On Friday, June 17, Penn National Gaming agreed to a deal with the state of Ohio that will see the company build a casino in both Columbus and Toledo

Illinois Racino Bill Moves To House Floor

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

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...

Gural To Battle Proposed Syracuse Track

February 24, 2011

In regard to the proposed Syracuse racino, fellow raceway owner Jeff Gural has gone on the record as saying, “I am clearly going to do everything I can to make sure it never happens.”

Mahoning Valley Reps. Meet With OSRC

February 18, 2011

It has been reported that on Thursday, February 17, representatives with Mahoning Valley Development LLC met with members of the Ohio State Racing Commission regarding the possibility of the group bri...

Cordish To File $300M Lawsuit

February 15, 2011

It has been reported that the Cordish Company will today be filing a $300-million lawsuit in regard to the contentious action surrounding its efforts to get its casino approved near the Arundel Mills ...

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...

The Minnesota Budget Is Looming; Is The Racino Option In The Cards?

February 14, 2011

With money tight everywhere, state budgets a challenge, and deficits not going away, when racino proponents come out and say they can provide instantaneous revenue for the state, it is hard for the de...

NY Pols. Opposing Syracuse Raceway Inc.

February 14, 2011

It has been reported that Oneida County legislators Michael Hennessy and Frank Tallarino have penned a letter to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board announcing their opposition to the possibl...

Threat To Scoop Penn National Licenses

February 11, 2011

According to a release, if Penn National Gaming goes forward and "abandons" the horse racing licenses for Raceway Park and Beulah Park, Mahoning Valley Development Group will aggressively pursue them

Penn National Gaming To Move Tracks, Invest $400M If Ohio Racetrack VLTs Approved

February 10, 2011

During a meeting with the Ohio State Racing Commission, racetrack operator Penn National Gaming today announced its intention to relocate Raceway Park and Beulah Park to other locations within the sta...