Negotiations, Hearings In Maryland July 04, 2011 Penn National Gaming has applied to bring live racing back to Maryland's Rosecroft Raceway. A hearing in regard to the matter is reportedly scheduled to take place this week, but the contentious simul...
"I'd Like To See The FBI Get Involved" May 25, 2011 Prior to the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes this past weekend at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, NBC's Bob Costas had the chance to interview Barry Irwin, the head of Team Valor, which owns Ken...
Ocean Downs, Maryland Harness Racing Profiled May 09, 2011 Ocean Downs' 40-date meet is scheduled to kick off on June 19, and with the state of flux and uncertainty the Maryland harness racing industry has been forced to deal with over the past few years, it ...
Maryland Subsidy Bill Passes, With Strings April 12, 2011 Late on Monday, April 11, legislators in Maryland gave the green light for millions in state capital to be directed to racetracks
No Simo Deal Means No Govt Money April 11, 2011 It has been reported that before the state of Maryland hands over millions of dollars to racetracks to cover day-to-day operating costs, Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park and Rosecroft Raceway must hav...
Pimlico, Laurel Lost Combined $20M In 2010 April 04, 2011 On Friday, April 1, state regulators in Maryland released Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park's combined loses in 2010, and the numbers were not pretty whatsoever
Comments On Track Operating Subsidy Bill March 31, 2011 "I think the message is very clear -- that the horse racing industry as a whole has to come up with some type of sustainable plan in the short-term because now their back's against the wall."
Track Operating Subsidy, Government Oversight Step Closer To Reality In Maryland March 29, 2011 According to a report, racetracks in Maryland are now a step closer to getting a state subsidy for operating costs, but legislators opposed to such a move got pretty figurative about the situation yes...
All Hail Kegasus! March 29, 2011 On the heels of its controversial 2010 'Get Your Preak On' campaign, Pimlico Race Course has unveiled its mascot for the 136th edition of the Preakness Stakes. And, if you like over-the-top characters...
Maryland Racing Wants Three-Year Subsidy March 17, 2011 According to a report, on Wednesday, March 16, Maryland horse racing officials said that in order to have the state's racetracks come up with a long-term plan they will need a government subsidy for t...
Turner To MJC: 'Where's The Plan?' March 16, 2011 On Tuesday, March 15, Maryland State Delegate Frank S. Turner criticized Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course's owner, the Maryland Jockey Club, during a House committee meeting. His criticism was in r...
Stronach's Open Letter To Maryland Industry February 16, 2011 On Tuesday, February 15, racetrack owner Frank Stronach released an open letter to Maryland's horse racing