Kentucky Commission Chair Steps Down December 01, 2015 Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Chairman Robert ‘Bob’ Beck announced today that he will step down from his post effective December 7, 2015.
KY To Drop Pari-Mutuel Tax For ‘Cup’ March 18, 2015 It has been reported that a Kentucky bill that calls for the exemption of the pari-mutuel tax on wagering on live races during the two-day Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this October has been signed into ...
KY Governor Seeks Tax Clarification October 28, 2014 In a recent letter to the United States Treasury, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear urged the federal government to clarify guidelines relating to the calculation of pari-mutuel winnings for tax purpose...
Gov. Beshear Wants Instant Racing Tax February 27, 2014 It has been reported that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has urged the Legislature to green-light a tax on Instant Racing machines which are currently operating at a pair of racetracks in the state.
KYSS Champions Crowned September 01, 2013 The best of racing in the Bluegrass State was on display Sunday night at The Mile as the historic track hosted the $2 million Kentucky Super Night with eight $250,000 Kentucky Sires Stakes (KYSS) fina...
Beshear To Attend KYSS Super Night August 27, 2013 The best of harness racing in the Bluegrass State will be on display Sunday, September 1 at the Red Mile as the historic Lexington racetrack hosts the $2-million Kentucky Sires Stakes Super Night.
'Instant Racing' In KY Supreme Court August 19, 2013 The debate in Kentucky regarding the legality of 'instant racing' machines will take place in the state's Supreme Court this week, beginning on Wednesday.
Comparing Kentucky To Ontario June 18, 2013 "I have trainers and owners say to me all the time, 'Governor, I'm sorry but I'm pulled my horses up to West Virginia last weekend and ran in those races up there at that track because the purses were...
Gov. Beshear Signs KYSS Eligibility Bill March 25, 2013 It has been reported that Senate Bill 110 in Kentucky, which is legislation that will support the state's standardbred breeding industry, was signed last week by Governor Steve Beshear.
Instant Racing To KY Supreme Court January 11, 2013 It has reported that today (Friday, January 11) Kentucky's Supreme Court agreed to review a ruling by the state's Court of Appeals regarding 'instant racing,' otherwise known as 'historical racing.'
KY Industry Driving On With Instant Racing June 27, 2012 After having suffered what appears to be a small legal blow earlier this month, the proprietors of 'Instant Racing' terminals in Kentucky are affirming their positions and are digging in for more lega...
KY Gaming Bill Rejected In Senate February 23, 2012 Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize expanded gaming in the state was shot down in the Senate on Thursday
KY Gaming Bill To Full Senate February 22, 2012 Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's revised bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize expanded gaming in the state made progress on Wednesday
