Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Accel Entertainment to Transform FanDuel’s Collinsville Venue with New Casino

Accel Entertainment has announced a major strategic acquisition, the planned purchase of the FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing venue in Collinsville, Illinois for approximately 35 million dollars in stock. Th...

NYRA and FanDuel Racing Hit Contractual Impasse, Halting Content Access

The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on July 4 that a contractual dispute between NYRA and FanDuel Racing has led to the removal of all NYRA content from FanDuel's wagering platforms. This impasse m...

Illinois Senate Adopts Progressive Tax Plan for Sports Betting, Offers Relief for Operators; House Vote Next

In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...

Saracen Casino Seeks Regulatory Amendment to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming ...