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NTRA Security Chief Begs Off Before Starting Job

Sharon O'Bryan was expected to take over as director of the National Office of Wagering Security in April, but has notified the National Thoroughbred Racing Association she's not coming to work for the organization after all.

 Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Simulcasters Warned: Bad Guys Aren't Giving Up

Speakers on the opening day of the International Simulcast Conference near San Francisco Sept. 29 had a powerful warning for host tracks: Know who you are doing business with or risk more wagering scandals.

 Monday, September 29, 2003

NTRA Board OKs Search for Chief Security Officer

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Sept. 26 approved the position of chief security officer in keeping with a recommendation from Giuliani Partners and its Wagering Technology Working Group in the wake of the Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 fraud of 2002.

 Friday, September 26, 2003

Offshore Drilling

By Ray Paulick -- Horsemen are helplessly watching an increasingly larger percentage of handle go offshore.

 Tuesday, August 19, 2003

Great State Challenge Could Return -- But Not This Year

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association board of directors has decided to scrap the Great State Challenge for this year given lack of sponsorship, but it hopes the event, inaugurated in 2002, will return next year.

 Friday, August 01, 2003

Wagering Group to Meet; Scope May Expand

The Wagering Technology working group formed by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association plans to meet again Jan. 9 to discuss the pari-mutuel review triggered by the Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 investigation.

 Wednesday, January 08, 2003

At Turfway, Bets Close When First Horse Enters Gate

Turfway Park, which began implementing measures designed to improve wagering security and increase customer confidence in mid-November, will adopt new wagering policies beginning Dec. 1, opening day of its holiday meet.

 Wednesday, November 27, 2002

NTRA Plans News Conference on Wagering Probe

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will hold a news conference in New York City Nov. 20 to discuss ongoing measures in connection with the Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 investigation.

 Tuesday, November 19, 2002

NTRA Enlists Security Expert to Test Tote Systems

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association's newly implemented Wagering Technology Working Group has enlisted Ernst & Young's technology and security risk services to assess and test the security systems currently in place at the three major tote companies.

 Wednesday, November 06, 2002