The emergence of so-called "social games" - games that are played on social-networking websites - and racing's unique position as the only form of legalized online gambling are creating incentives for companies to create sometimes novel, sometimes bizarre games tied to the sport.
Live wagering on a betting exchange in California may be coming far sooner than the Thoroughbred industry expected in that state.
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board on Thursday passed rules regulating the use of shock-wave therapy on horses that will prohibit a horse from receiving the painkilling treatment 10 days prior to being entered for a race.
The Louisiana Racing Commission has suspended owner-trainer Joseph Randy Hebert a total of three years after eight horses in his care tested positive for benzonatate, a Class 2 medication violation.
Racing industry lobbyists will be keeping a close eye on Washington, D.C., during this year’s lame-duck session because of a push for a bill that would allow states to legalize online poker.
The North American International Catalogue Standards Committee announced on Monday additional quality requirements that will be implemented for races in North America that are eligible for non-listed black-type in catalogs compliant with guidelines required by the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers.
Monmouth Park will run 61 dates next year and also conduct 10 days of all-turf night racing at the Meadowlands under a schedule approved by the New Jersey Racing Commission on Wednesday.
A widely funded racing group studying medication use has recommended that states adopt regulations that would require the 14-day withdrawal of clenbuterol, the popular bronchial dilator that can be used to build muscle mass when used regularly.
Penn National Gaming Inc., the casino and racetrack operator, intends to split into two publicly traded companies to take advantage of a structure giving tax benefits to real-estate holding companies, the company announced on Thursday.
The California Horse Racing Board approved rules allowing for exchange wagering in the state on Thursday, but the launch of such wagers is still months away and faces the potential of legal challenges, officials said.
