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.

For sports betting news please click here.

Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Votes Unanimously To Validate Ruffin Casino Proposal

Marija Malenovic
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On July 13, it was reported that the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously to award the state's only license to Phil Ruffin’s group to officially open the historic horse racing casino, called Go...

KHRC Validates Introduction Of Sports Betting For Retail In Kentucky; To Take Effect Concurrently With Beginning Of NFL Season

Marija Malenovic
NFL, Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Licenses, Taxation, Sports betting, Licensing, Taxes, Kentucky
Yesterday, July 10, it was revealed that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has validated the introduction of sports wagering. In addition, it will go into effect when the NFL season officially starts ...

Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa To Have A Groundbreaking Ceremony This June

Marija Malenovic
Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, U.S.A., Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, New Hotels, North America Casino News, Canada, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Horse Racing, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
After the postponement caused by the pandemic, on the advice of Hard Rock International, an internationally recognized giant based in Florida, a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casi...

Entain Signs 25-year Agreement To Operate New Zealand TAB

Marija Malenovic
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Entain, a global wagering and gambling company, will become the new owner of the New Zealand-based TAB by signing an agreement that will secure hundreds of millions of dollars for horse racing and sport. Min...

VICI Properties Inc. Signs Definitive Agreements To Purchase Four Properties From Century Casinos Inc.

Marija Malenovic
Casino Sales, Alberta, U.S.A., Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Canada, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Colorado, Horse Racing, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, New York
On May 17, VICI Properties Inc., a New York-based real estate investment trust, disclosed that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the real estate properties of Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton,...

WARN Notice Submitted By Vernon Downs; Casino Prepares To Close

Marija Malenovic
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New York's Vernon Downs Hotel Casino has filed a WARN notice with the New York State Department of Labor outlining plans to officially close by the end of this year and discharge all 249 of its workers. Plan...

Clairvest And ECL Entertainment Partnership To Build And Manage HHR Facility In New Hampshire

Marija Malenovic
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On May 1, Clairvest Group Inc., a leader in the private equity industry for over 30 years and based in Toronto, Canada, revealed that together with Clairvest Equity Partners VI and ECL Entertainment LLC, has ob...

Bill To Legalize Horse Racing Bets Passes South Carolina House Of Representatives

Marija Malenovic
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It seemed impossible, but a legalization to allow legalized sports wagering on horse racing in traditional South Carolina sponsored by Democrat Russell Ott passed the Republican-majority House of Representative...

Richton Park Casino and Racing Development Versus Hawthorne Veto Power

Radosav Milutinovic
Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Illinois
The real-estate developer Greenway Entertainment Group announced Wednesday its intention to build a casino and horse race track in south suburban Richton Park. In line with the announcement, Illinois lawmakers ...

Parx Casino Hotel Project Receives Approval From Bensalem Township Council

Marija Malenovic
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Two days ago, Parx Casino, owned and managed by Greenwood Racing Inc., received approval from Bensalem Township Council to continue with plans to construct a deluxe hotel on Street Road, Bensalem. However be...

Sports Betting Legalization Bill Passed Kentucky House With 63-34 Vote

Radosav Milutinovic
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Kentucky’s House of Representatives voted Monday for the passage of a bill to legalize sports wagering in the state with the final decision to be made by the Senate to get the long-time decisive gambling issue ...