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Report: Kentucky Gov. Mulls Gaming Options

Beshear did not commit to making any proposal this year, noting that the earliest it could be put before voters would be November 2014.

Hey, Kentucky: Think Before You Act

This year's vote on racing dates in Kentucky has serious ramifications. Does everyone understand them?

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Churchill Downs to Boost Purses 10%

Strong all-sources wagering allows Churchill Downs to raise overnight purses 10% for second half of its 39-day spring meet.

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (4)

It may take some time, but at some point the industry will get it right.

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Kentucky Authority Tightens Regulations on Cobra Venom

The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority on Oct. 29 approved changes in its rules and regulations to prohibit the administration of cobra venom in Standardbreds.

All-Source Handle, Attendance Improve at Turfway Park

Officials at Turfway Park are attributing an increase in attendance and overall all-source handle to a combination of factors, including favorable weather, larger race fields, success of the Kentucky Cup day program, and special marketing and events for Friday night cards.

Driving Us Crazy

By Ray Paulick -- Just as the automobile replaced the horse and buggy a century ago, the manufacture of automobiles has supplanted in importance the breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds in Kentucky, based on the recent actions of Gov. Paul Patton and state legislators.

Kentucky Gaming Bill Advances; House Vote Next

Legislation to authorize electronic gaming devices at Kentucky's eight racetracks cleared the House Licensing and Occupations Committee by a 9-5 vote March 18 and now heads to the full House. When the bill may be heard, though, remains to be seen.

Keeneland Not Immune From Simulcast Decline

Simulcast handle at most Kentucky racetracks has fallen or remained static in each of the past several years. An exception has been Keeneland, which experienced nine consecutive years of growth through 2000, when the amount wagered on simulcasts topped a record $104 million.