Horse Racing

Fairmount Park Ushers in a New Era with Illinois’ First Racino

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Illinois
Fairmount Park, a storied racetrack in the Metro East area of St. Louis is set to revolutionize the Illinois gaming and racing industry by introducing a new casino complex, marking its transformation into the s...

Illegal Betting on Grand National Expected to Reach Nearly £10 Million

Johnny K.
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The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...

ATG and Suomen Hippos Join Forces to Launch Betting Company in Finland

Johnny K.
Sweden, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Finland, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Swedish horse racing and betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has entered into a significant partnership with Suomen Hippos, the governing body for Finnish trotting and horse breeding. The two entities hav...

Owensboro Racing & Gaming Opens, Boosting Kentucky’s Betting Scene

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Kentucky
In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...

Gulfstream Park’s Future Uncertain Amid Legislation to Decouple Racing and Casino Operations

Vanja Mitic
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Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility, has warned that live thoroughbred racing at the track may en...

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Technology, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Michigan
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing to engage in illegal advance deposit wagering (ADW...

US Horse Racing Wagering Falls for Third Year as Industry Faces Declining Participation and Revenue

Vanja Mitic
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For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a 3.35% drop from the previous year’s $11.65 billion. December marked the la...

South Carolina Revisits Sports Betting Legalization with Bill 3625

Vanja Mitic
South Carolina, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting
South Carolina legislators have taken another step toward legalizing sports betting with the pre-filing of Bill 3625, the South Carolina Sports Wagering Act. This effort comes after previous failed attempts to ...

BetMakers Extends Partnership With Racing and Wagering Western Australia

Johnny K.
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BetMakers Technology Group has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), the governing body for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in West...

New Legislation Solidifies TAB NZ Monopoly to Support Racing Industry; New Zealand To Ban Greyhound Racing

Johnny K.
Greyhound Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, New Zealand, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Oceania Casino News
In addition to a new bill that will see greyhound racing banned in the country, New Zealand’s government has introduced a significant legislative change to secure the future of its racing industry. The proposed...