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Greyhound Bill Dies in Florida

Greyhound tracks in Florida are preparing for business as usual after the Florida legislature did not pass a controversial bill that would have allowed them to stop live racing.

 Sunday, May 15, 2011

Florida Bill Would Reduce Dog Racing Dates

The Florida House and Senate by wide margins have passed similar bills that would allow Greyhound tracks to stop racing or choose to significantly reduce racing schedules beginning July 1, 2011.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011

Gulfstream Interested in Casino Hotel

The Florida legislature began its annual session March 8, with a bill that would authorize up to five Las Vegas-style casino hotels topping its list of issues that would impact the state's Thoroughbred industry.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Gulfstream Night Racing Finding Some Support

Gulfstream Night Racing Finding Some Support

Gulfstream Park could have some important political support in its goal to change a state law that prohibits Thoroughbred racing after 7 p.m. if there are benefits for other pari-mutuel sports.

 Saturday, September 18, 2010

Adkins Responds to MI Horsemens' Requests

Dan Adkins, a Michigan racetrack official who has for the last 18 months been working on a petition that would allow eight casinos in the state, is moving forward with the measure -- with or without the support of horsemen.

 Thursday, February 11, 2010

MI Racing Officials Disagree on Casino Bill

After several meetings, two Michigan horsemen's groups have remained unsuccessful in convincing Dan Adkins of Hazel Park to amend the language of a petition concerning the approval of eight new casinos in the state.

 Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Michigan Racing Resorts to Casino Referendum

Another showdown is brewing over whether Michigan racetracks should be allowed to open casinos in an effort to revive their struggling businesses. A group called Racing to Save Michigan wants voters to decide the issue in November 2010, and on Oct. 14, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers unanimously approved the form of a petition the group plans to circulate within the next six weeks.

 Thursday, October 15, 2009