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.
Council Rejects Saratoga Springs Casino March 05, 2014 By a unanimous 5-0 vote, the City Council of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed a resolution Tuesday evening (March 4) voicing its opposition to the proposed placement of a destination resort casino w...
Presser At ME State House Wednesday March 04, 2014 Scarborough Downs and the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association will co-host a press conference in favour of LD 1111, An Act to Allow Maine’s Harness Racing Industry to Compete with Casino Gaming on We...
New Law Allows Tracks To Ban Trainers March 04, 2014 It has been reported that a racing jurisdiction has passed legislation that will allow racetracks to ban trainers that have a history of using performance-enhancing drugs on their horses.
NJ Tax Repeal Effort Update February 24, 2014 Attorney Dana R. Bowling, who is spearheading the repeal of New Jersey’s sales tax on horse boarding, is asking the horse racing community to write legislators to ask for support for Bill A-1301.
MHHA Clarifies Its Position February 18, 2014 On Tuesday, February 18, the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association issued a release in regard to its position on recently-enacted casino enabling legislation in New York State.
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.
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.
Illinois' 2014 Season Delayed February 04, 2014 It has been reported that the start of the 2014 racing season in Illinois has been pushed back due to an impasse in contract negotiations between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the ma...
PA Responds To Proposed Cuts February 01, 2014 Two days after another threat to Pennsylvania's horse racing industry was presented in a new bill that would divert $250 million out of the state’s Horse Racing Development Fund, the horse racing indu...
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.