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CHRB Holding Committee Meetings June 19

Two committees of the California Horse Racing Board will convene consecutively June 19 in the Sunset Room at Betfair Hollywood Park to address several matters of significance to the state's horse racing industry.

 Thursday, June 06, 2013
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (12)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (12)

Ramblings about pari-mutuel takeout rates, handle, slots, data, and whatever else.

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 Monday, January 07, 2013
What's Going On Here: Embracing I-Gaming

What's Going On Here: Embracing I-Gaming

Last year a door opened for the pari-mutuel industry, leading to an opportunity for racetracks to expand their gaming options and potentially boost revenue and purses

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 Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Progress in Georgia Seen on Pari-Mutuels

Georgia voters won't get a chance to decide on pari-mutuel wagering during the November election but supporters say progress is made every year.

 Friday, March 30, 2012

Foes Plan Appeal on Hialeah Casino Suit

Three southeast Florida pari-mutuels are asking the Supreme Court of Florida to consider a review of a lower court's decision that authorizes Hialeah Park to have a casino with Las Vegas-style slot machines.

 Friday, November 04, 2011
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (6)

Another look at some of the issues of the day, post-Breeders' Cup.

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 Monday, November 15, 2010
Bill Introduced to Eliminate Withholding Tax

Bill Introduced to Eliminate Withholding Tax

A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives April 28 that would eliminate the automatic 25% federal withholding on pari-mutuel winnings of $5,000 or more for bets that carry odds of 300-1 or higher.

 Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Nevada Booking Bets After Signal Cut-Off

Some Nevada casino racebooks are booking wagers on races from tracks affiliated with TrackNet Media Group after the content company recently cut off signals to the state over a contract dispute.

 Thursday, January 29, 2009
TrackNet Signal Cut-Off Looms in Nevada

TrackNet Signal Cut-Off Looms in Nevada

Despite comments from TrackNet Media Group that negotiations are "going backwards" over issues involving racing signals to Nevada racebooks, the player on the other side of the table offered guarded hope matters can be resolved before a Jan. 25 cut-off deadline.

 Friday, January 23, 2009
Calder Handle Down Significantly

Calder Handle Down Significantly

Wagering in Florida on Calder Race Course's recently concluded Tropical at Calder meet fell 31% in 2008, according to the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.

 Monday, January 12, 2009
TrackNet, Casinos Agree to Extension

TrackNet, Casinos Agree to Extension

TrackNet Media Group has granted an extension of its racing signals to Nevada casinos following a meeting held Jan. 7.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009
TrackNet Poised to Cut Off Nevada

TrackNet Poised to Cut Off Nevada

TrackNet Media Group is poised to cut off its signals to more than 80 Nevada casinos Jan. 7 unless a new agreement is met for what the content company feels are more equitable fees.

 Monday, January 05, 2009
Florida Slots Bills Die as Session Ends

Florida Slots Bills Die as Session Ends

The Florida Legislature ended its annual two-month session May 2 without passing two slot machine bills that were sought by the Thoroughbred industry.

 Monday, May 05, 2008

Woodbine: TV Combats Handle Cannibalization

While California horsemen fret over the risk of customer cannibalization as a result of account wagering, Woodbine Entertainment officials say they have found just the opposite to be true: Televised racing drives wagering.

 Friday, February 22, 2002

Virginia Commission joins NAPRA

The Virginia Racing Commission has become the third racing jurisdiction to join the North American Pari-Mutuel Regulators Association this year, and the 26th to join the organization since it formed in 1997.

 Friday, April 20, 2001