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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Louisiana Gaming Control Board approves Harrah’s Louisiana Downs sale

The gaming regulator for the southern American state of Louisiana has reportedly approved the sale of the 280-acre Harrah's Louisiana Downs facility to Rubico Acquisition Corporation for $22 million. Accordi...

New Jersey sportsbooks surpass $1 billion handle mark for September

The numerous online and land-based sportsbooks serving the American state of New Jersey reportedly set a nationwide record in September after becoming the first to collectively process over $1 billion in monthl...

Illinois officials begin considering Waukegan casino license bids

The Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly begun considering whether Lakeside Casino LLC or Full House Resorts Incorporated should be awarded with the license to operate a proposed casino for the city of Waukegan...

United Kingdom welcomes new sportsbetting operator BresBet Limited

The online and telephone-based sportsbetting market of the United Kingdom now reportedly features yet another player following yesterday’s premiere of debutant operator BresBet Limited. According to a Wednes...

New Jersey governor signs fixed-odds sports wagering legislation

The governor for the eastern American state of New Jersey has reportedly put his signature to legislation that will legalize fixed-odds sportsbetting and allow punters to lock in the particular probabilities of...

Columbus Exposition and Racing chooses Caesars Entertainment as operator partner in $75m Nebraska casino, racetrack

American casino and hotel company, Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), has partnered with Columbus Exposition and Racing in a deal that will see the Reno, Nevada-based firm build and operate a Harrah's br...

New Jersey legislators approve fixed-odds wagering for horseracing

Legislators in the American state of New Jersey reportedly passed a measure early last week that could allow local horseracing aficionados to begin placing fixed-odds wagers from as soon as next month. Accor...

Churchill Downs Incorporated weighing up Arlington International Racecourse bids

In the American state of Illinois and Churchill Downs Incorporated has reportedly announced that it is now considering multiple bids for its up-for-sale Arlington International Racecourse facility. According...