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TrackNet, East Coast Tracks Still in Dispute

TrackNet, East Coast Tracks Still in Dispute

One of the country's top advanced deposit wagering providers and a group representing 17 MidAtlantic racetracks remain at odds over terms of a new contract, leading to disruption of simulcast wagering at the tracks.

 Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Youbet to Take Bets on Gulfstream Meet

Youbet to Take Bets on Gulfstream Meet

Youbet.com has reached an agreement to take bets on Gulfstream Park for that track's meet which begins on Jan. 3, Sam Gordon, president of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, said Dec. 30.

 Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Texas Fires First Shot Over ADW Revenue

Account wagering companies that take bets on races from Lone Star Park must agree to a new formula that gives an equal share of pari-mutuel revenue to the racetrack, horsemen, and the wagering provider.

 Thursday, April 10, 2008

Wagering Down, Purses Up in 2007

Overall wagering declined slightly in the United States in 2007 while purses increased, according to "Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators" data released Jan. 15.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Commentary: Broad Cast

By Dan Liebman - During dinner with colleagues the night of Dec. 29, a member of the party returned to the table and mentioned how the New York Giants were leading the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter. A television in an adjacent room was showing the game on CBS.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Champion Resigns Youbet Posts

Champion Resigns Youbet Posts

Chuck Champion has resigned his executive positions with Youbet.com, ending a five-year tenure that featured bouts of growth and turmoil for the advance deposit wagering entity.

 Friday, November 30, 2007

Churchill President Acknowledges Decisions 'May Ruffle a Few Feathers'

Though some decisions within the past year have been unsettling to some, Churchill Downs Inc. president and chief executive officer Robert Evans told shareholders it is all part of being competitive.

 Thursday, June 28, 2007

MEC Video Replays Back Online

Video race replays from Magna Entertainment-owned tracks have been restored by a new contract between TrackNet Media and Post Time Technologies.

 Thursday, May 03, 2007

Delays on MEC Video Extended, Talks Continue

A temporary ban on the release of race video replays from Magna Entertainment tracks may continue through the end of the week for Post Time Technologies business partners, which include The Blood-Horse and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.

 Sunday, April 22, 2007

Turn Signal

By Ray Paulick -- Twenty years ago, in the infancy of whole-card simulcasting, there were fears that only the so-called "super tracks" would survive -- those offering the highest-quality racing signals to receiving sites around the country.

 Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Churchill, Magna Enter Major Content Agreement

Churchill Downs Inc. and Magna Entertainment Corp., the two leading owners of racetracks in North America, said March 5 they have entered into agreements that include CDI's purchase of 50% interest in MEC's HRTV network.

 Monday, March 05, 2007