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Tote Program Includes Pari-Mutuel Upgrades

Tote Program Includes Pari-Mutuel Upgrades

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau in the next one to two years plans to launch a tote security system designed to close pools on time, eliminate shifts in odds, and display decimal rather than fractional odds.

 Wednesday, January 05, 2011
TRPB Developing 'Tote Security Initiative'

TRPB Developing 'Tote Security Initiative'

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau publicly acknowledged Dec. 17 its work on a "tote-enhancing initiative designed to address fan concerns with pari-mutuel wagering and improve efficiency and security in the future."

 Thursday, December 17, 2009

Caliente: Clean Bill of Health from TRPB

Mexico's Caliente Group, which for years has battled sometimes intense scrutiny of its South American bookmaking operation, has completed the comprehensive due-diligence process of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau.

 Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Houghton Glad to Return to Michigan

Houghton Glad to Return to Michigan

After the Office of Race Commissioner granted a jockey's license to Terry Houghton, the veteran rider expressed his relief to once again be racing in his native state at the new Pinnacle Race Course near Detroit.

 Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Houghton: Glad to Be Back Home

Houghton: Glad to Be Back Home

After the Office of Race Commissioner granted a jockey's license to Terry Houghton, the veteran rider expressed his relief to once again be racing in his native state at the new Pinnacle Race Course near Detroit.

 Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Fabian Speaks on Jockey Bans; Houghton to Attend Hearing

Frank Fabian, president of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, addressed last year's banning of several jockeys while one of the riders, Terry Houghton, is scheduled to appear before the Michigan Racing Commission June 28 for an investigatory hearing.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Illinois Horsemen Cancel Emergency Meeting Over Hike in Jockey Fees

After refusing to support a proposed increase in jockey mount fees, horsemen in Illinois called an emergency meeting June 22 to further discuss the issue as presented by the Jockeys' Guild, then canceled the meeting.

 Friday, June 22, 2007

Hearing Sheds Light on TRPB Investigation, Jockey Bans

The transcript from a recent hearing before a judge appointed by the Illinois Racing Board brought new details to light concerning the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau's investigation of 10 jockeys banned last December from Florida and Pennsylvania tracks for alleged race-fixing.

 Friday, May 11, 2007

TRPB Has Deal to Acquire More Betting Information

The Caliente Group, which operates Agua Caliente in Mexico and is a major race and sports book operator, will be sharing information on betting activities with the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau.

 Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Racing Protective Bureau Bolsters Tech Capability

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau announced Aug. 20 that it has contracted with InCompass Solutions Inc. to provide information technology services that better enable TRPB to perform wagering analysis and conduct racing and wagering investigations through the monitoring of betting data.

 Sunday, August 20, 2006

Linnell to Serve as TRPB Director of Wagering Analysis

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau announced April 13 the promotion of J. Curtis Linnell to the position of director of wagering analysis.

 Thursday, April 13, 2006

TRA Commits More Funds to Wagering Security

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations is the latest organization to step up efforts regarding wagering security.

 Monday, February 13, 2006