Newlin Talks Handle, Attendance October 18, 2011 "The industry, as a whole, should be promoting the game of pari-mutuel wagering, which is one of the purest forms of gambling. It's you versus me."
Conference Agenda Incorporates Feedback October 17, 2011 The Race Track Industry Program asked 'What’s on your mind?' and the racing industry has responded with a number of topics which have been integrated into the Symposium on Racing & Gaming agenda, ...
Mohawk Meet Sees Handle Increase October 12, 2011 On Wednesday, October 12, the Woodbine Entertainment Group announced that the average nightly wagering handle during its 2011 Mohawk standardbred meet, which concluded Saturday, October 1, was up
WMR Organizers Thrilled With First Meet October 12, 2011 "I think it was very well received by the community and it's too bad we couldn't keep it going a little longer. We had great crowds, a lot of wagers. I think it all exceeded our expectations."
Politicians, Public To Support NJ Racing? October 12, 2011 What does the future hold for the acres which make up Perretti Farms? Are more politicians agreeing that New Jersey's horse racing industry has to be supported? Will positive poll results lead to publ...
West Meadows Produces Another Record Handle October 03, 2011 This past weekend, West Meadows Raceway, Regina's newest entertainment venue, hosted the third of the four live race dates it was granted for the 2011 racing season
Panel To Begin Swabbing Irregularity Probe October 03, 2011 A special panel of stewards put together to inquire the 'swabbing and betting' scandal in Down Under racing is scheduled to have its first meeting Tuesday, October 4
Single-Game Sports Wagering Coming? September 29, 2011 On Wednesday, September 28, Joe Comartin, M.P. Windsor Tecumseh, introduced an Act to Amend the Criminal Code in the House of Commons to permit single-event sports wagering in Canada
NJ Gaming Pushes For Referendum September 27, 2011 It was a rare site Monday, September 26 in Trenton, New Jersey when representatives of both the state's casino and horse racing industry were on the same page
Luchento Calls For Legal Sports Wagering September 26, 2011 On Monday, September 26, Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento addressed a NJ Senate Committee where he trumpeted the idea of legalized sports wagering in...
Owner Banned Due To Probe August 23, 2011 According to a report, a Down Under owner has been handed an indefinite ban by Harness Racing New South Wales. Owner Mark Vallender, who has been described as a 'close associate' of the recently-resig...
Lesniak: Casinos Should Subsidize Racing August 22, 2011 The shockwave which was recently sent through the harness racing industry when Perretti Farms announced that it will be conducting a complete dispersal appears to still be reverberating. According to ...