Tag: Historical Horse Racing
Churchill Downs results call reveals strong returns from HRMs, Exacta acquisition
It’s the time of the year when Churchill Downs is rife with excitement about the impending Kentucky Derby. However, while analysts... more
Alabama legislators delay meeting on gambling bill, but cite progress
Alabama legislators delayed a meeting Wednesday on a proposed gambling package that has divided the House and Senate. Rep. Chris... more
Minnesota: Bill to ban historical horse racing inches forward, amid sports betting debate and table games lawsuit
Minnesota Rep. Zack Stephenson closed Thursday’s hearing in the House State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee with a... more
Kentucky legislature overturns veto to create new sports betting regulator
Kentucky sports betting regulation got caught in the middle of a political tug-of-war this session. On Friday, ahead of Monday’s final... more
Ban on historical horse racing advances swiftly in Minnesota Legislature after Racing Commission tried to legalize it
A Minnesota legislative panel prepared Monday to ban historical horse racing (HHR), a swift rebuke to the Minnesota Racing... more
Sports betting sponsors say Minnesota Racing Commission move on historical horse racing is illegal
The Minnesota Racing Commission’s vote to legalize historic horse racing is illegal and will backfire on the state’s two race... more
Kentucky: Sweeping new bill would set up racing, gambling regulatory corporation
A sweeping bill introduced Tuesday would create a new standalone government corporation to handle almost all Kentucky gambling and horse... more
Alabama gambling bill faces uncertain outlook in second half of legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislation to start a state lottery — and possibly allow casinos and other gambling devices — faces an... more
Kansas: Phil Ruffin’s new casino at old Wichita Greyhound Park will open later than planned
Phil Ruffin’s plan to turn the old Wichita Greyhound Park into a $128 million historic horse racing casino will take longer than... more
Kansas: HHR facility on site of former Wichita greyhound park to open in September 2025
A new historical horse racing facility on the site of the former Wichita Greyhound Park in Park City will open in September 2025, the... more
