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Numbers down slightly for Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack; push for casino referendum felt

August 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Sports betting, New Jersey

About 20,000 braved the heat and the long betting lines on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack to be a part of harness racing's greatest day. The Hambletonian, which featured the Hambletonian Heats & F...

Record-breaking annual results for Sky Racing World

Adam Morgan

July 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing

Sky Racing World, a distributor of southern hemisphere thoroughbred and harness horseracing content to North and South America, has released its financial results for the twelve months to the end of June showin...

Two Las Vegas casinos begin offering virtual horse racing; interest in live industry waning

Kim M

July 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Hoping to act as a “filler product” in between live races, which are being run less often during the week, virtual racing is now being offered at Silver Sevens and the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas by t...

South Australia to institute 15% betting tax

Adam Morgan

June 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Taxation, Taxes

The next budget for the Australian state of South Australia is set to include a provision that will look to harvest up to $6.85 million a year by instituting a new 15% tax on all wagers. According to a repor...

Emerald Downs to celebrate 20th anniversary this Monday

Sadonna Price

June 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Washington

On June 20th back in 1996, Emerald Downs opened for the very first time with a full card of racing on the schedule. The opening of the venue was significant due to the fact that the state had been without thoro...

NJ horse racing industry fear complex formula could lead to lower tax gaming revenue share

Sadonna Price

May 23, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, New Jersey

The horse racing industry in the state of New Jersey has been struggling for some time and with recent changes being discussed in the gaming industry, could have the potential to earn a significant amount in ta...

Presque Isle Downs & Casino prepares for new horse racing season

Sadonna Price

May 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Pennsylvania

This Sunday, the Presque Isle Downs & Casino will begin the 10th year of horse racing. The live thoroughbred season will kick off with a post time set for 5:20 pm this Sunday. The number of horses housed at...

Electronic wagering needs to be considered according to Michigan horse tracks

Kim M

May 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Michigan

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The long-standing fight over how to divvy up revenue from horse race wagering between the two remaining horse tracks in Michigan may have finally found some resolution. However, owners of Hazel Park Raceway,...

Nyquist wins Kentucky Derby remaining undefeated in eight starts

Sadonna Price

May 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Kentucky

The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby this past Saturday at Churchill Downs saw Nyquist, the heavy favorite of the race, earning the win. Ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Nyquist took the lead going down the homest...

Horseracing on the mind of Brockton Fairgrounds owner after casino bid rejected

Sadonna Price

May 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Massachusetts

George Carney is the owner of the Brockton Fairgrounds property, an area that could have been home to a resort casino with a price tag of $677 million. A bid to create a casino on the fairground property was re...

Australian government strips Norfolk Island of its licensing power

Alex Lanter

April 14, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Licenses

Norfolk Island has been stripped of its power to approve gaming licenses as well as renew existing ones by the Australian federal government. The decision comes shortly after it was discovered that an action by...

Gambling deal with Seminole Tribe far from a done deal

Kim M

December 9, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Florida

The gambling agreement between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Rick Scott that was signed on Monday will face changes over the coming months, and while praised by both sides, its approval is far from...

Reinstate instant racing terminals with tighter regulations says Idaho governor

Sadonna Price

October 29, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Idaho

The governor of Idaho, C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter is calling for the reinstatement of instant racing terminals in the state but with stricter regulations this time around. It was just a short time ago that the Supreme ...

Laurel Park’s $20 million improvements showcased at Maryland Million

Kim M

October 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Maryland

Despite the fact that the Maryland Million is scheduled to take place today, just three days ago ladders and boxes of new flooring crammed the terrace level at Laurel Park where last minute work was being done....

Nebraska gambling supporters ante up $250,000

Kim M

October 15, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Horse Racing, Nebraska

Donations exceeding $250,000 have enabled backers of expanded gambling in Nebraska to launch their initiative petition drive, and according to the first campaign finance report belonging to the petition group, ...

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Numbers down slightly for Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack; push for casino referendum felt

Record-breaking annual results for Sky Racing World

Two Las Vegas casinos begin offering virtual horse racing; interest in live industry waning

Emerald Downs to celebrate 20th anniversary this Monday

NJ horse racing industry fear complex formula could lead to lower tax gaming revenue share

Presque Isle Downs & Casino prepares for new horse racing season

Electronic wagering needs to be considered according to Michigan horse tracks

Nyquist wins Kentucky Derby remaining undefeated in eight starts

Horseracing on the mind of Brockton Fairgrounds owner after casino bid rejected

Australian government strips Norfolk Island of its licensing power

Gambling deal with Seminole Tribe far from a done deal

Reinstate instant racing terminals with tighter regulations says Idaho governor

Laurel Park’s $20 million improvements showcased at Maryland Million

Nebraska gambling supporters ante up $250,000

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