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Borgemenke Out as Magna VP

Borgemenke Out as Magna VP

Magna Entertainment Corp. executive vice president of racing Scott Borgemenke will no longer serve in that position, the company announced late July 21.

 Monday, July 21, 2008
Preakness Handle Suffers Heavy Decline

Preakness Handle Suffers Heavy Decline

After four straight years of handle topping $87 million, wagering on the Preakness program declined 15.8% in a year-over-year comparison with the 2007 card.

 Monday, May 19, 2008
MEC, Horsemen Support Pro-Slots Campaign

MEC, Horsemen Support Pro-Slots Campaign

The Maryland racing industry is throwing its support behind a campaign for slot machines, but it remains to be seen whether any racetracks would get the gambling devices should the public approve a statewide ballot measure in November.

 Thursday, May 15, 2008

Nothing Definitive Yet on Change at MJC

Change may be in the wind yet again regarding upper-level Maryland Jockey Club management, but as of May 15, officials with MJC owner Magna Entertainment Corp. said there's nothing to announce.

 Thursday, May 15, 2008
MEC, THG Talking But No Deal in Sight

MEC, THG Talking But No Deal in Sight

Officials with Magna Entertainment Corp. and the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Group have met twice recently to discuss the ongoing conflict over revenue splits for advance deposit wagering, though the sides aren't close to striking a deal.

 Monday, May 12, 2008
Report: Borgemenke an MEC Executive

Report: Borgemenke an MEC Executive

Former Ohio State Racing Commission chairman Scott Borgemenke has been named executive vice president for racing with Magna Entertainment Corp., according to the a published report.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Ohio Panel to Probe Illegal Video Gambling Devices

The Ohio State Racing Commission has opened its own investigation into a state Department of Public Safety report that video gambling machines were operating in a bar on property that includes the Cedar Downs off-track betting parlor in the northwest portion of the state.

 Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Horsemen Have Month to Comment on Dates Plan

Horsemen's groups have until Oct. 14 to state their positions on a proposed reduction in live racing dates in the Buckeye state, the Ohio State Racing Commission said during its Sept. 17 meeting.

 Friday, September 17, 2004

Ohio Commission Floats Proposed Racing Schedule

Only one Thoroughbred racetrack would be open in the Buckeye state roughly seven months of the year under a 2005 schedule proposed by the Ohio State Racing Commission.

 Tuesday, September 14, 2004

In Ohio, Serious Proposal for Serious Times

Racetracks and horsemen's groups are considering a proposal by the chairman of the Ohio State Racing Commission to radically reduce live racing dates--several hundred could be eliminated--in order to boost purses and increase field size in 2005.

 Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Report: Major Dates Reduction Sought in Ohio

The chairman of the Ohio State Racing Commission is ready to tackle a long-simmering issue: reduction of live racing dates in the Buckeye state.

 Friday, September 03, 2004

Ohio Commission to Support Expansion of Audit

The Ohio State Racing Commission, subject of an investigation by the state Office of Inspector General, has agreed to allocate funds to expand the scope of its customary audit. The more detailed audit will look closely at issues raised in the probe.

 Monday, March 22, 2004

Ohio Racing Commission Chairman Resigns

Ohio State Racing Commission chairman Luther Heckman has resigned in the wake of a state investigation into commission activities.

 Thursday, February 19, 2004