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Indiana Racing Dodges Bullet in State Budget

Indiana Racing Dodges Bullet in State Budget

Indiana lawmakers have passed a two-year, $28 billion budget that largely spares the horse racing and breeding industry, which was targeted for major reductions in the amount of revenue it receives from slot machines.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Indiana Industry Fights Plan to Slash Funds

Representatives of Indiana's horse racing and breeding industry are lobbying against part of the proposed state budget that would reduce its share of revenue from racetrack gaming by about 55%.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
NTRA: Balanced Budget, Board Changes in Works

NTRA: Balanced Budget, Board Changes in Works

Operating revenue for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association was down 45.2% in 2009 from 2008, but expenses were down 47.5% year-to-year, leading the organization to suggest it should have a balanced budget for 2010.

 Tuesday, May 25, 2010

New Jersey Breeders Question Budget 'Veto'

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey is reworking its 2010 budget, but in a Feb. 19 letter to Republican Gov. Chris Christie, the organization took issue with the governor's veto of the budget.

 Wednesday, February 24, 2010

NJ Governor Vetoes Budgets of Racing Groups

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie used his veto power to scrap budgets for the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey and Standardbred Breeders and Owners Aassociation of New Jersey.

 Friday, February 19, 2010
NTRA Projecting 25% Reduction in Budget

NTRA Projecting 25% Reduction in Budget

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association expects to approve a 2010 budget that's about 25% smaller than this year's spending plan, president and chief executive officer Alex Waldrop said.

 Monday, December 07, 2009
Breeders' Cup Recommendations on Table

Breeders' Cup Recommendations on Table

While Breeders' Cup is currently operating with debt some believe will result in cuts to purses, a 20-member group has been working toward long-term solutions to bring the organization back to financial stability.

 Wednesday, July 08, 2009
NTRA Reports Revenue Surplus of $3.1M

NTRA Reports Revenue Surplus of $3.1M

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has largely credited its NTRA Advantage program for a $3.1-million revenue surplus for 2007.

 Friday, April 11, 2008