Video Lottery Terminals

Empire City Casino Marks Milestone

October 21, 2021

Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts marked a milestone 15th anniversary by surpassing $4 billion generated for New York State education since opening in October 2006.

Efforts To Revive Fredericton Racing

On Tuesday, April 20, a group of volunteers met in Fredericton, New Brunswick for a strategic meeting in an effort to bring live harness racing back to Fredericton Raceway.

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.

Impact Of VLTs On NY Racing Examined

February 16, 2017

"I’ve said to many people that if you want to make money in [harness] racing, this is the best opportunity you’ve had in many, many years."

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.

Question 1 Defeated In New Jersey

November 09, 2016

On Tuesday, voters in the state of New Jersey rejected a plan to expand casinos to the northern part of the state -- a measure that was heavily endorsed by the state's horse racing industry.

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.

Gall Addresses Fredericton Situation

September 10, 2016

"As Canada celebrates its 250th anniversary of horse racing next year, it would be a terrible loss for the industry and our nation to lose a heritage site like Fredericton Raceway, one of Canada’s old...

Vokey, Fredericton Respond

September 09, 2016

After Horse Racing New Brunswick (HRNB) issued a statement questioning its future at Fredericton Raceway, the operator of the racetrack has issued a response to the HRNB letter.

The End For Canada's Oldest Track?

September 09, 2016

Is this Saturday's (September 10) card the final card of harness racing ever at Canada's oldest racetrack?

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...

Ohio Launches Breeder Awards Program

August 03, 2016

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is proud to announce that the OHHA’s Board of Directors has approved an Ohio Breeder’s Award program.