Horse Racing

Whether it's on the track, in the betting shop, or online, we're doing our part to keep the Sport of Kings alive. While we don't cover the subject in-depth like we do casinos, we try to bring you the big races and the bigger changes as they happen in the industry.

If you are looking for detailed information on any particular venue, may we suggest the World Casino Directory. Find the region or city and then click on Horse Racing Tracks for post times, race dates, dining info, off-track betting and more. For a complete primer on horse racing please visit the Directory's Horse Racing 101 section.

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Google Enforces New U.S. Gambling Policy, Banning Horse Racing Affiliate Ads Starting December 1, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Google enacted a significant update to its Gambling and Games policy, targeting horse racing affiliate and comparison sites in the United States. This policy change marks a decisive step in...

Decatur Racino Plan Clears Illinois Senate Hurdle, Awaits House Decision

A push to bring a harness racetrack and casino hybrid facility to Macon County has taken a significant step forward, with Illinois lawmakers advancing the measure while local leaders and residents weigh its pot...

Clovis Racino Plan Advances as NMRC Backs SunRay License Transfer in New Mexico

Clovis may soon welcome a racino of its own as the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) moves forward with supporting a proposal to transfer the SunRay Park racino license from Farmington to the eastern New Mexi...

UK Racing Cancels All Meetings in Historic Protest Over Betting Tax Hike

British racing is staging an unprecedented, sport-wide stoppage to oppose the Government’s move to fold online betting duties into a single, higher band. For the first time in modern history, racecourses, owner...

OLG Launches Online Horse Racing Wagers with Woodbine

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has introduced online horse race wagering for its players through a new collaboration with Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG). The integration allows users on OLG.ca...

OddsMatrix Launches Full Horse Racing Platform Rollout With EveryMatrix Tech

EveryMatrix’s sportsbook division, OddsMatrix, has officially launched the complete version of its proprietary horse racing platform after six months of intensive development. This fully managed solution delive...

2025 Kentucky Derby Sees Record Turnout, Bets, and Viewership

More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...