Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan on Thursday declined to sign legislation that would have enabled the state’s racetracks to install Instant Racing machines, killing the bill by pocket veto.
The Kentucky Supreme Court agreed on Friday to review a lower-court ruling issued in 2012 that cast doubt on the legality of the operation of so-called Instant Racing machines at state racetracks.
The Illinois legislature adjourned Tuesday night without renewing legislation that would permit account wagering in the state.
John Sabini will resign his post as chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board effective Friday, a spokesman for the board confirmed Wednesday.
Betting on U.S. Thoroughbred races was up 1 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, the first increase in wagering since 2006, according to figures released on Saturday by Equibase.
Wise Dan, who completed his 2012 campaign with a victory in the Breeders’ Cup Mile, emerged as the favorite to be named Horse of the Year when finalists for all 17 Eclipse Award divisions were announced on Saturday by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, which co-sponsors the awards along with Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association.
A New Jersey judge has ruled that four major professional sports organizations and the NCAA have standing to challenge a law that authorizes sports betting in the state.
A partnership of Churchill Downs Inc. and Delaware North Cos. closed a deal Friday to purchase the remaining assets of the group that owned Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, clearing the way for construction to begin on a new casino and racetrack midway between Cincinnati and Dayton.
Valley Meat Co., which hopes to build a new horse slaughterhouse in New Mexico, has filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture.
Illinois residents will be unable to bet with account-wagering operators beginning Jan. 1 because the state legislature adjourned for the year without extending a law making the practice legal, officials for the Illinois Racing Board confirmed Thursday.
