Citing complications and uncertainties with oversight under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Fonner Park announced Feb. 10 it would cancel offering its simulcast signal and wagering to other states. Fonner Park’s meet began [Feb. 10] and continues through May 6.
The Nebraska racetrack becomes the third Thoroughbred track not to offer simulcasting to other states under HISA after Lone Star Park initially did so last summer with HISA’s introduction, and Sam Houston Race Park followed suit this winter, both upon the direction of the Texas Racing Commission.
Betting at the two Texas tracks plunged, with Sam Houston down approximately 90% in handle. Simulcast wagering is responsible for the bulk of wagering at U.S. racetracks.
