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New Jersey Tracks Granted Racing Dates

New Jersey Tracks Granted Racing Dates

The New Jersey Racing Commission granted 2009 racing dates Nov. 19 for Atlantic City Race Course and Freehold Raceway, two tracks that have been involved in conflicts tied to casino-paid purse supplements. Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Racing, Gaming Clash in NJ Purse Dispute

An ugly dispute over purse supplements for a New Jersey harness track could have long-term ramifications as officials devise a plan for the future of horse racing in the Garden State, and it also sheds light on the complications that can arise when racing and gaming are linked. Friday, November 14, 2008

Jersey Purse Supplements Go Down to Wire

The New Jersey Assembly tabled a bill Thursday that would have provided $18.2 million to the horse racing industry, including $11.7 million for the Thoroughbred industry. The measure, which passed the Senate and two Assembly subcommittees in December, is expected to come up for a vote Monday, the final day of the session. Friday, January 04, 2002

Purse Supplements on Agenda in New Jersey

An Assembly committee in New Jersey on Thursday is expected to consider purse supplements for 2002 for the state's racing industry. The measure already passed the Senate. Tuesday, December 18, 2001

Purse Supplements of $18 Million a Go in Jersey

New Jersey acting Gov. Donald DiFrancesco signed into law Tuesday
a bill to allocate $18 million to the state's racing industry from the general fund. Of that amount, $11.7 million will go to boost Thoroughbred purses, and $6.3 million will go toward Standardbred purses. Wednesday, April 11, 2001

Maryland Purse Supplements Fail to Clear Committee

Maryland racing officials have confirmed that a $10-million purse subsidy the industry has received in each of the last four years has been rejected by the state Assembly. Purses at Thoroughbred tracks could drop by 15%, according to published reports. Wednesday, April 11, 2001

Jersey Purse Supplements Head to Senate Floor

The $18-million purse supplement bill being considered by lawmakers in New Jersey cleared another legislative hurdle Monday when it breezed through the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. Wednesday, February 28, 2001

Jersey Purse Supplements Considered by Committee

Lawmakers in New Jersey were to consider a bill Monday that would give
the horse racing industry an $18-million purse boost this year. The Senate Budget and Appropriations committee is expected to pass the
measure, according to Barbara DeMarco Reiche, lobbyist for the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. Monday, February 26, 2001

VLTs, Purse Supplements Proposed in Maryland

A flurry of legislative activity in Maryland has left four measures in committee, one which would authorize a constitutional amendment by referendum for video lottery terminals at racetracks. The other bills deal with purse supplements, satellite wagering facilities, and live racing and simulcasting in the evening. Tuesday, February 13, 2001