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Group Says NY Casino Plan May Hurt Racinos

Group Says NY Casino Plan May Hurt Racinos

A casino proposal offered by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will "cannibalize" as much as 85% of the state's current gambling industry, a racetrack casino association said June 11.

 Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Indiana to Consider Table Games at Tracks

Indiana race tracks could move a step closer to being allowed to add table games on Wednesday, Jan. 23 when a state Senate committee considers changes to gambling laws.

 Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Regulator Approves Pinnacle's Retama Purchase

Regulator Approves Pinnacle's Retama Purchase

The Texas Racing Commission has approved Nevada-based Pinnacle Entertainment to purchase 75.5% of the racing assets of Retama Park in San Antonio.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2012
NY Racinos Saw Big Money Over July 4 Holiday

NY Racinos Saw Big Money Over July 4 Holiday

New York's nine racinos saw their highest-ever win-per-machine totals during the recent July 4 holiday week on the more than 17,000 video lottery terminals operating in the state.

 Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Camel Is in the Tent

The Camel Is in the Tent

How long will racino operators, legislators support racing's side of the business?

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 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
At Large: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (10)

At Large: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm (10)

Talking out both sides of the mouth ... and trying to make sense of it all.

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 Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Cuomo: New York is 'In Denial' About Casinos

Cuomo: New York is 'In Denial' About Casinos

The governor of New York is still not ready to divulge where he thinks new casinos should be located in the state, but said people are in a "state of denial" if they think casino gambling does not already exist in New York.

 Thursday, March 08, 2012
What's Going On Here: High-Stakes Games

What's Going On Here: High-Stakes Games

Why support an industry that cannot sustain itself? Because wherever this debate occurs, it's important to see that the racetrack is only part of the equation.

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 Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What's Going On Here: Shifting States

What's Going On Here: Shifting States

Evan Hammonds explains how the revenue from casino gaming is causing the biggest shift in the Thoroughbred population.

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 Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Racinos Defied 2008's Declining Gaming Trend

Even though overall United States casino revenues dropped for the first time this decade, domestic racinos registered double-digit percentage growth in 2008, according to a report issued May 18 by the American Gaming Association.

 Wednesday, May 20, 2009

NY Official: Racetracks Hurt Racinos' Profit

New York's lottery director caused a bit of a stir this week when he suggested to state lawmakers that racetracks are a drag on the profitability of their racino operations - leading to less money going to the state's education budget.

 Wednesday, April 29, 2009

'Alarming' Opener for Penn National

Hollywood Casino at Penn National opened on time Feb. 12 with bells and whistles--and with a rousing alarm and taped recording telling everyone to vacate the building.

 Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Michigan May Listen to Slots Overtures Again

Another fight is brewing over whether Michigan's racetracks should be allowed to add casino-style gambling.

 Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Indiana Slots Bill Progresses With Higher Fees

Legislation that would allow slot machines at Indiana's two pari-mutuel racetracks was endorsed by a Senate committee on a 9-3 vote March 20, but there are concerns about a $400-million license fee each track would have to pay for the right to operate slots.

 Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Horsemen Welcome Advent of Slots at Philly Park

Despite some inconveniences in the facility, horsemen at Philadelphia Park welcome the anticipated benefits as slots became a reality Tuesday.

 Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Ohio VLT Vote Needs More Valid Signatures

A petition drive to allow a vote on video lottery terminals at Ohio racetracks was 8,716 signatures short as of Aug. 30, but more will be submitted within the next two weeks.

 Thursday, August 31, 2006

Pataki Offers Last-Ditch Plan to Assist NYRA

New York Gov. George Pataki is offering $10 million in immediate aid to help keep the ailing New York Racing Association from insolvency, and he pledged to work with legislators on another measure to lend NYRA cash against its future gaming proceeds.

 Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Weil: Racino Model Isn't Industry's Savior

The horse racing industry should exploit the growth of sports betting, broaden its distribution, and develop new content rather than looking to racinos as an industry "savior," according to Scientific Games chairman and chief executive officer A. Lorne Weil.

 Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Canterbury Racino Plan Clears Another Hurdle

Plans for a racino at Canterbury Park continued to progress through the Minnesota legislature when the House Committee on Regulated Industries approved a bill March 29 and sent it to the House Committee on Taxes.

 Thursday, March 31, 2005

Canterbury Park Unveils Racino Proposal

Canterbury Park has unveiled a legislative proposal to support a $120-million racino development at its 380-acre site in Shakopee, Minn.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Meeker Calls for Passion to Move Industry Forward

Tom Meeker, president and chief executive officer of Churchill Downs Inc., told racetrack and gaming officials Tuesday that racing has become a remedy for state deficits rather than a means for economic development.

 Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Site for New Pennsylvania Track Still Undecided

Planners of a Thoroughbred racetrack near Erie are weighing two location options pending a Sept. 15 license amendment decision from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission.

 Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Canterbury to Begin Meet With 10% Purse Hike

Canterbury Park in Minnesota will open May 14 with a 10% increase in purses. The daily average will be $138,000, the highest since the track reopened in 1995.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Canterbury Meet Features Return of Claiming Crown

Canterbury Park will kick off its 63-day Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet May 16. Highlight of the spring/summer season is the $550,000 Claiming Crown, a five-race series scheduled for July 19.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Survey: Majority Support Racino at Canterbury Park

A survey of Minnesota residents indicates 70% support a plan to open a racino at Canterbury Park as a means to raise revenue for the state budget.

 Thursday, April 24, 2003

Canterbury Park's Racino Proposal Passes House Committee

Monday's vote is the first time a bill of this kind has passed out of committee in Minnesota.

 Wednesday, March 26, 2003