Tag: OTB
Politicians, experts try to keep up with gambling’s meteoric rise in Wyoming
On Tuesday afternoon, 13 horses started their run at a racetrack outside Valparaiso, Chile, hooves pounding the dirt on what in that... more
Wyoming lawmakers revisit local control of HHR machines
Local control over simulcast permits will be the primary focus of Wyoming’s new Select Committee on Gaming this year, as lawmakers... more
Local gaming bill stalls Alabama Senate, House in final days of session
A local bill related to gaming in Greene County stalled dozens of local bills on the 29th day of the 2025 legislative session in the... more
North Dakota House rejects bill targeting greyhound racing bet platforms
A bill aimed at limiting a betting platform from taking wagers on greyhound races worldwide failed to make it through the North Dakota... more
Virginia governor rejects bid for referendum, clearing path for Churchill Downs gaming site near Richmond
A bipartisan push to have county voters weigh in on a planned horse-betting parlor in Henrico has been rejected by Gov. Glenn Youngkin,... more
Florida: Pensacola track gets greenlight to move cardroom to new location
With a vote of four to one, Escambia County Commissioners approved an ordinance change that will allow Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker... more
Woman-owned sportsbook leads push for historic horse racing in Maryland
For Alyse Cohen, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The owner of Long Shot’s, a Frederick-based off-track betting facility (OTB), is... more
Pari-mutuel wagering hits a roadblock in North Carolina
The Tar Heel State’s progress toward a pari-mutuel wagering launch has stalled. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission unanimously... more
Churchill Downs new Kentucky casino sets grand opening for February 12
Owensboro Racing & Gaming will open its doors on February 12, 2025. Company officials promise games, food, and entertainment, welcoming... more
Catskill OTB, serving 13 counties in southern New York, shutting down Nov. 30
After some 50 years of operation, Catskill Regional OTB will be shutting down at the end of the month. It will cease taking bets on... more
