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All betting operators in UK would be required to pay 10% of revenues over £500k

January 16, 2017

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Taxation, United Kingdom

Beginning in April of this year, betting operators in the United Kingdom will have to provide 10% of race wagering revenues to the racing industry. Last Friday, Tracey Crouch, the Minister for Sports, Tourism a...

Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums

Lars Jones

December 22, 2016

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Horse Racing, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Although the legal path is not currently clear, Florida's Senate President, Joe Negron indicated earlier this week that he is in favor of allowing slot machines in counties where voters have approved them. Vote...

Japan’s horse racing purses among the richest in the world

Kim M

December 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Japan, Horse Racing

The Japan Cup now has a $5.25M purse, making it one of the most lucrative in the world. While Criminal Code chapter 23 generally bans gambling in Japan, there are some exceptions, including certain motor spo...

Historic horse racing venues in Wyoming slowly rebuilding

Kim M

December 15, 2016

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

After the decision by the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission (PMC) in October 2015 to shut down all historic horse race terminals in the state, Wyoming Downs and Wyoming Horse Racing LLC have worked toward rebuildi...

Vietnam considers legalizing some forms of sportsbetting

Adam Morgan

November 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Mobile gaming, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Vietnam

As it works through the process of legalizing specific types of gambling, the government for Vietnam has announced plans to trial some forms of online and land-based sportsbetting while permitting wagering on h...

Casinos help Maryland horseracing renaissance

Adam Morgan

November 26, 2016

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

In Maryland, a new report has found that casinos in the eastern state have helped the local horseracing industry to increase its economic impact over the past five years by in excess of 20%. According to a r...

Standardbred breeders and owners will continue to fight for casino gaming in North Jersey

Kim M

September 26, 2016

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

The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) announced recently that its efforts to aid passage of the referendum to open two new casinos in North Jersey this November will continue...

Century Casinos chosen to build new Edmonton area horse racing track & casino

Kim M

September 20, 2016

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

Beating out three other applicants, Century Casinos Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Century Casinos Inc., won approval to own, build, and operate a new ‘A’ horse racing facility, to be named Century Mile, in the E...

Boyd Gaming launches industry’s first horse racing app; NYRA Bets launched nationally by NYRA

Kim M

August 11, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Game manufacturers, The Players Lounge, Horse Racing, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In partnership with software developer Miomni Gaming, Paradise, Nevada-based Boyd Gaming has successfully launched its B Connected Race & Sports mobile app, which allows gamblers in Nevada that possess a Bo...

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

Kim M

August 8, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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...

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All betting operators in UK would be required to pay 10% of revenues over £500k

Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums

Japan’s horse racing purses among the richest in the world

Historic horse racing venues in Wyoming slowly rebuilding

Vietnam considers legalizing some forms of sportsbetting

Casinos help Maryland horseracing renaissance

Standardbred breeders and owners will continue to fight for casino gaming in North Jersey

Century Casinos chosen to build new Edmonton area horse racing track & casino

Boyd Gaming launches industry’s first horse racing app; NYRA Bets launched nationally by NYRA

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

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Rises Over 10% in January 2025

Sweden’s Gambling Market Sees Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Online Surge

Churchill Downs Unveils $1B Expansion Ahead of 154th Kentucky Derby

AGA and SPGA Clash Over Sweepstakes Casino Legality and Regulation