Historical Horse Racing Approved By Minnesota Commission April 04, 2024 The Minnesota Racing Commission approved expanded gaming in the form of Historical Horse Racing at state racetracks in a vote earlier this week, according to a report.
MGM Resorts Unveils Vision For Yonkers Destination December 05, 2023 MGM Resorts International has unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license ...
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 April 20, 2017 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 March 02, 2017 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?