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Instant Racing Called 'Competitive'  Product

Instant Racing Called 'Competitive' Product

An executive with RaceTech, the company that produces Instant Racing machines, said the product has held up well against electronic games of skill at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.

 Friday, March 12, 2010

Portland Meadows to Install Instant Racing Machines

Portland Meadows plans to install Instant Racing machines during its current 2006-07 meet under a plan recently approved by the Oregon Racing Commission.

 Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Instant Racing Handle Nears $100M Mark

RaceTech, the company behind Instant Racing, expects to top the $100-million mark in total handle sometime this year. Instant Racing--basically pari-mutuel video lottery terminals--went online early in 2000 at Oaklawn Park and Southland Greyhound Park in Arkansas.

 Tuesday, August 03, 2004

More 'Instant Racing' Machines for Arkansas, Wyoming

Instant Racing, a pari-mutuel gaming system currently available at wagering outlets in Arkansas and Wyoming, will be expanded in those two states early this year.

 Friday, February 20, 2004

Magna Pulls Instant Racing Machines in Oregon

In a surprise move in Oregon, Magna Entertainment Corp. has removed the Instant Racing machines that were installed earlier this year at its two tracks, Portland Meadows and Multnomah Greyhound Park.

 Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Magna Broadens Its Base With Piece of AmTote

Less than a week after the National Thoroughbred Racing Association released a report that recommended upgrades in wagering technology and a streamlining of tote systems in the United States, Magna Entertainment Corp. acquired a 30% equity and voting interest in AmTote International for $3.82 million.

 Friday, August 22, 2003

Instant Racing Gets OK for Use at Wyoming Facilities

Instant Racing, launched in Arkansas three years ago, was approved for use at pari-mutuel facilities by the Wyoming Racing Commission July 11. The devices, which resemble video lottery terminals but are linked to pari-mutuel pools, will first be installed at an off-track betting parlor operated by Wyoming Downs.

 Monday, July 14, 2003

Here and There (Aug. 30, 2000)

Brief racing and breeding news items.

 Wednesday, August 30, 2000