More Transparency, Accountability March 13, 2014 "It is of the utmost importance that the Commission protect the wagering public. We need to start with thoroughbred racing practices and then bring harness racing into the mix."
A Tale Of Two Punters February 25, 2014 The old saying that there is a flipside to every coin rang oh so true this past Saturday in regard to Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow Pick-6. The thoroughbred track’s multi-leg exotic wager left at least on...
MJC Withdraws Court Challenge February 25, 2014 It has been reported that the Manitoba Jockey Club has decided to not pursue a court challenge in regard to the future of Assiniboia Downs’ wagering licence.
Red Mile On Instant Racing Ruling February 21, 2014 Officials from The Red Mile have commented on the Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has the authority to license and regulate the operation of pari-mutuel wage...
Update On Kentucky Instant Racing February 20, 2014 It has been reported that on Thursday (Feb. 20) the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the state racing commission can legally regulate wagering on ‘Historical Racing,’ also known as ‘Instant Racing.’ ...
NJ Files Supreme Court Appeal February 19, 2014 It has been reported that the State of New Jersey has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to get the federal ban on legalized sports wagering overturned.
Racing At Atlanta’s Turner Field? February 07, 2014 It has been reported that the City of Atlanta may make a push to see a live horse racing venue replace Major League Baseball at Turner Field, which is currently home to the Atlanta Braves.
Simulcasting Impasse In Virginia February 07, 2014 It has been reported that effective today (Thursday, Feb. 7) the eight off-track betting locations in Virginia will not be accepting wagers on thoroughbred racing because a new contract between Coloni...
Sportech Update On OTB, Business February 05, 2014 Sportech PLC (‘Sportech’) is pleased to announce that its extensive gaming business in Connecticut, operating under an exclusive licence for betting on horse and greyhound racing in the state, has ach...
VA Schedule Stalemate Closes OTWs February 03, 2014 A contract dispute over the 2014 thoroughbred schedule at Colonial Downs has caused the closure of four off-track wagering locations.
Sportech, GCGC Reach New Contract January 31, 2014 Sportech Racing and Digital (‘Sportech’) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract to provide pari-mutuel tote wagering systems and services to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (...
U.S., France To Sign Agreement January 21, 2014 A delegation of United States horse racing industry representatives will be in Paris, France this week to negotiate the final details of a breeding, wagering and simulcasting agreement between the Uni...