Scarborough Downs Survives Vote March 07, 2014 On Thursday, March 6, Maine’s House of Representatives voted 78-62 against a motion to kill L.D. 1111, a bill which looks to allow slot-machine gaming at Scarborough Downs.
Optimism For Nebraska Instant Racing March 06, 2014 It has been reported that a measure which would see the legalization of Instant Racing in Nebraska took another step forward this week.
More Calls For A Meadowlands Casino March 03, 2014 Former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey has offered some very strong comments in regard to bringing slot-machine gaming to the Meadowlands.
Plainridge Gets MA Slots License February 28, 2014 The preservation of existing harness racing jobs and of the entire Standardbred industry in Massachusetts was a determining factor to award the state’s single slots parlor license to Penn National Gam...
SBOA: Litigation Is Imminent February 27, 2014 On Thursday, the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association (SBOA) issued the following letter to Deloitte Consulting, the consulting group currently engaged by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture a...
Slot Licence To Be Awarded This Week February 25, 2014 It has been reported that officials with Plainridge Raceway in southern Massachusetts will find out this week if the track will land the coveted lone slot parlour licence.
Five-Year Deal For B.C. Racing February 15, 2014 The B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee finalized a multi-year funding arrangement among the principal participants in the industry -- track operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the Thoro...
WV Bill Looks To Cut VLT Revenue February 06, 2014 It has been reported that a pending bill in the West Virginia Legislature is calling for a reduction of Video Lottery Terminal proceeds which currently help fund horse racing in the state.
SBOA To Discuss SARP Fallout February 04, 2014 The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association has announced that it will be hosting an important information session regarding the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program.
Brief Extension Of Assiniboia VLT Pact February 04, 2014 It has been reported that the Manitoba Government has given the Manitoba Jockey Club a brief extension of the existing Video Lottery Terminal deal for Assiniboia Downs which expired on Monday (Feb. 3)...
NY Racinos See Revenue Slip February 03, 2014 The New York State Gaming Commission is citing brutal winter weather conditions in January as the leading factor in the seven per cent decline in revenue that state racinos saw last month.
Assiniboia VLT Impasse Looming January 31, 2014 It has been reported that the 140 video lottery terminals which are currently in operation at Assiniboia Downs in Manitoba could go ‘dark’ effective Monday, February 3.