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Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s plan to buy Tatts Group comes under scrutiny

March 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

In Australia, the national competition regulator has expressed concerns about Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s proposed $4.44 billion plan to buy rival Tatts Group due to the effect the proposed merger could have on ...

Racing Victoria may ban active industry from new board

Lars Jones

February 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Horse Racing

A new board will soon be appointed to oversee Thoroughbred horseracing in the State of Victoria, Australia, and they'll apparently be under the microscope for any conflicts of interest or appearance of impropri...

Bright future predicted for expanding New York casino industry

Adam Morgan

February 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Horse Racing, New York

After amending its constitution in 2013 in order to permit the building of up to seven Las Vegas-style commercial casinos, the future for the gambling industry in New York looks bright with the sector reportedl...

Idaho governor may be heading for “showdown” with legislature

Adam Morgan

January 30, 2017

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

In Idaho, a battle is reportedly brewing between the western state’s legislature and governor Clement "Butch" Otter over a suggestion that the Republican’s may be about to institute temporary rules legalizing i...

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

Sadonna Price

January 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, 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, Horse Racing, The Players Lounge, 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

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...

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Tabcorp Holdings Limited’s plan to buy Tatts Group comes under scrutiny

Racing Victoria may ban active industry from new board

Bright future predicted for expanding New York casino industry

Idaho governor may be heading for “showdown” with legislature

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

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