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
Christie Signs Race-Date Reduction Bill April 11, 2011 It has been reported that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today signed bills which could see the number of live race dates for Freehold Raceway and Meadowlands Racetrack reduced and the ability to ...
Pimlico, Laurel Lost Combined $20M In 2010 April 04, 2011 On Friday, April 1, state regulators in Maryland released Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park's combined loses in 2010, and the numbers were not pretty whatsoever
Kasich To Investigate Racino Option? April 04, 2011 According to a report, Ohio Governor John Kasich has mixed feelings about gaming, but he is expected to hire a consultant in the coming days to analyze expanded gaming
Comments On Track Operating Subsidy Bill March 31, 2011 "I think the message is very clear -- that the horse racing industry as a whole has to come up with some type of sustainable plan in the short-term because now their back's against the wall."
Track Operating Subsidy, Government Oversight Step Closer To Reality In Maryland March 29, 2011 According to a report, racetracks in Maryland are now a step closer to getting a state subsidy for operating costs, but legislators opposed to such a move got pretty figurative about the situation yes...
High Level Hypocrisy January 21, 2011 The editorial board of the powerful Chicago Tribune held a two-hour interview with the city’s four mayoral candidates this week, fawning over their enlightened intelligence.
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
RTIP Symposium Kicks Off December 08, 2010 The first day of the 37th annual Symposium on Racing & Gaming was packed with a diverse array of opinions and recommendations for improving the sport
Griffin Positive About Ohio Track Slots November 06, 2009 Robert Griffin, president and CEO of MTR Gaming Group, the parent of Scioto Downs, sees sunlight through the clouds of casino gaming in Ohio