Horse Racing

February 28, 2025 0

The Big Fresno Fair has decided to postpone all live horse racing in 2025, citing ongoing uncertainties within California’s horse...

Shift in Strategy: Churchill Downs Ends In-Person Sports Betting Amid Mobile Dominance

February 18, 2025 0

Churchill Downs, the iconic Louisville racetrack known for the Kentucky Derby, has announced the closure of its in-person sportsbook operations, pivoting away...

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

February 13, 2025 0

In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming...

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

January 17, 2025 0

Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility,...

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

Gaming Law & Legislation

January 10, 2025 0

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing...

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

January 8, 2025 0

For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a...

South Carolina Revisits Sports Betting Legalization with Bill 3625

South Carolina

December 17, 2024 0

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...

BetMakers Extends Partnership With Racing and Wagering Western Australia

December 17, 2024 0

BetMakers Technology Group has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), the governing...

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

Greyhound Racing

December 10, 2024 0

In addition to a new bill that will see greyhound racing banned in the country, New Zealand’s government has introduced...

Churchill Downs and NYRA File Lawsuit Against HISA Over Disputed Fee Assessments

December 10, 2024 0

Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have initiated legal action against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), questioning the legality...

Saratoga Meet Concludes with Improved Equine Safety and Increased Betting Activity

U.S.A.

September 3, 2024 0

The 2024 Saratoga racing season, a period often marred by safety concerns in previous years, has ended with commendable improvements...

Hall of Fame Racehorse Trainer Bob Baffert’s Suspension Lifted by Churchill Downs

July 21, 2024 0

In a significant update from the horse racing world, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has officially rescinded the suspension of celebrated...

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

Casino News

July 17, 2024 0

Accel Entertainment has announced a major strategic acquisition, the planned purchase of the FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing venue in...

FanDuel and NYRA Settle Horse Betting Dispute Before Saratoga Season