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William Hill to Sponsor Haskell Invitational

William Hill to Sponsor Haskell Invitational

The sports betting company William Hill has teamed with Monmouth Park in a long-term agreement to become the Oceanport, N.J., racetrack's exclusive sports betting provider.

 Tuesday, May 07, 2013

New Calif. Sports Betting Bill Gets Started

A revived bill to allow sports betting at California horse racing enclosures and other gambling establishments cleared its first committee test during the week of April 22.

 Friday, April 26, 2013

Federal Judge Upholds Sports Bet Prohibition

A federal judge Feb. 28 upheld a 21-year-old law prohibiting sports betting in 46 of 50 states, dealing a setback to New Jersey's attempts to revive its struggling casino industry.

 Friday, March 01, 2013

Senator Pulls California Internet Poker Bill

California legislation that would legalize Internet poker for state residents was pulled prior to a scheduled committee vote on the measure June 12.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012

NJ Acts on Racetrack, Casino Sports Betting

New Jersey will defy a federal ban and let people bet on the outcomes of football, basketball, and other games this fall, Republican Gov. Chris Christie said May 24.

 Friday, May 25, 2012
Push for Expanded Gambling Intensifies in NY

Push for Expanded Gambling Intensifies in NY

Legislation is popping up in New York to permit additional casinos across the state, with other versions of bills placing the expanded gambling offerings at existing racetrack casinos.

 Friday, January 20, 2012

NJ Voters OK Sports Bets at Tracks, Casinos

In a largely symbolic vote, New Jersey residents Nov. 8 overwhelmingly approved sports betting at casinos and racetracks.

 Wednesday, November 09, 2011

NJ Voters Favoring Sports Betting at Tracks

A recent poll showed 52% of New Jersey voters in favor of allowing sports betting at racetracks and Atlantic City casinos. A referendum on whether sports betting should be legalized will be on the Nov. 8 ballot.

 Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Legislation Moves Forward in New Jersey

Legislation Moves Forward in New Jersey

Legislation geared toward horse racing, Internet betting, and Atlantic City casinos moved closer to reality in New Jersey Nov. 22 as lawmakers voted to create big changes in the way people can gamble.

 Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Del Park Gives Bonus Experiment Some Time

Delaware Park has received mostly favorable feedback on its ontrack exacta bonus experiment, but its potential may be hard to gauge until it has a chance to grow.

 Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Extra $8,000 Paid Via Delaware Exacta 'Bonus'

After the first three days of its "exacta bonus" experiment, Delaware Park returned more than $8,000 to players on track, according to figures released by the track the week of Sept. 6.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010

Court Rejects Appeal on Delaware Sports Bets

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in which Delaware sought to expand its sports betting lottery beyond professional football.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010

NJ Lawmakers to Consider Sports Betting Bill

Legislation that would allow New Jersey racetracks and Atlantic City casinos to accept wagers on sporting events will go before an Assembly panel the week of Feb. 8.

 Monday, February 08, 2010
Sci Games to Sell Racing-Related Business

Sci Games to Sell Racing-Related Business

Scientific Games Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its racing and venue management businesses to Great Britain-based Sportech Plc for about $75 million.

 Thursday, January 28, 2010
Delaware Panel Rejects Casino Expansion

Delaware Panel Rejects Casino Expansion

The Delaware Sports and Video Lottery Commission Jan. 12 rejected the results of a study that suggests adding two casinos in the state would increase revenue and jobs.

 Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Delaware Report Suggests 'Three Is Enough'

As the Delaware government awaits the results of an independent study into the expansion of casino gambling in the state, a study commissioned by three racetracks concluded the addition of casinos will cannibalize the market.

 Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Owner Among Those Charged in Betting Bust

Owner Andrew Berg, who races horses with partner Joseph Taub under the name Gumpster Stables, had his license revoked Oct. 21 by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board after he was indicted along with 29 other individuals and one corporation in the bust of an illegal multimillion-dollar off-shore sports betting operation.

 Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Delaware Appeals Ruling on Sports Betting

Delaware has asked the full Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to revisit a decision made by a three-judge panel to authorize only limited sports betting at three racetracks in the state.

 Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Delaware Park Latest Track to Shave Dates

Delaware Park and the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association have agreed to shave seven days from the track's 2009 racing schedule because of a decline in revenue from video lottery terminals. The change must be approved by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.

 Saturday, September 12, 2009

Delaware Racetracks Launch Sports Betting

Sports betting launched at three Delaware racetracks Sept. 10, but officials are unsure how much revenue limited parlay wagering will generate.

 Friday, September 11, 2009

Life After Slots? It's Sobering--at Best

The expansion of gaming at racetrack casinos doesn't always guarantee more money for purses and breed development programs, horsemen said July 2 during a sobering discussion that showed horse racing's challenge to stay relevant in a revenue-driven environment.

 Thursday, July 02, 2009

Delaware Court Says Sports Betting OK

The Delaware Supreme Court said a proposed sports-betting lottery doesn't conflict with the state constitution.

 Friday, May 29, 2009

Sports Bets, Table Games for Delaware Tracks

Delaware expects to offer sports betting at its three racetracks this summer under a new law that also allows the tracks to offer table games such as blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette.

 Friday, May 15, 2009

Delaware Tracks Oppose VLT Tax Hike

The head of Delaware's gambling industry group said Democratic Gov. Jack Markell's proposed budget would be devastating to the state's three racetracks, including Delaware Park.

 Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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

<i>DRF</i> Acquires Publishing Assets of Sports Eye

Daily Racing Form has acquired the publishing assets of Sports Eye Inc., a New York-based company that produces Thoroughbred and Standardbred handicapping publications and other sports-related publications.

 Thursday, November 17, 2005

Iowa Panel Won't Pursue Case Against Rasmussen

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will not pursue gambling charges against former Prairie Meadows chairman Jim Rasmussen.

 Monday, October 13, 2003

Rasmussen Apologizes For Illegal-Bets Controversy

Jim Rasmussen apologized May 21 for illegally wagering on football, but said his decision to step down as Prairie Meadows chairman of the board was a combination of the betting controversy and ill health.

 Friday, May 23, 2003

Racing Would Get Share of Delaware Sports Betting

Delaware legislators are considering legalized sports betting with a twist: It would benefit the horse racing industry in the state in the same way as gaming.

 Thursday, March 13, 2003