US Horse Racing News
Turf Paradise Racetrack to Close Doors After Seven Decades of Arizona Horse Racing
Phoenix’s long-running Turf Paradise horse racing track (pictured) is set to close its doors on October 1, marking the end of an era for Arizona horse racing. The track opened […]
New Mexico’s Governor Criticizes Horse Racing Deaths and Doping, Demands Action
New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has publicly expressed concern over the state’s horse racing industry. That’s particularly after seven horse fatalities occurred at the Ruidoso Downs racetrack (pictured) between […]
Caesars Racebook New York App Now Open
Las Vegas-based global gambling operator Caesars Entertainment has launched its horse racing wagering application, “Caesars Racebook,” in New York State. The Racebook will launch in collaboration with the New York […]
Preakness Stakes Schedule Changes Possible
The traditional time line of the Triple Crown thoroughbred races, the most prestigious series in U.S horse racing, is on the brink of a significant alteration. Officials behind the Preakness […]
Frank L. Jones Jr., Long-time Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Vice Chair, Dead at 87
Frank L. Jones Jr., a stalwart figure in Kentucky’s horse racing industry, passed away this week at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. For decades, Jones played a […]
BetMGM Expands to Kentucky in Partnership with Revolutionary Racing
BetMGM, the online gambling arm of Las Vegas-based casino giant MGM Resorts International, has announced its intention to open in Kentucky. The company has partnered with Revolutionary Racing Kentucky (RRKY) […]
Churchill Downs Racing Activity to Resume in September After Comprehensive Safety Evaluation
Churchill Downs, the iconic home of the Kentucky Derby, is set to resume its live horse racing calendar from September 14. In June, the operator suspended racing meets at the […]
Golden Gate Fields Bay Area Race Track to Close, Consolidating California Horse Racing
In a significant development for the horse racing industry in California, The Stronach Group has announced that it is to close its historic Berkeley racing track, Golden Gate Fields, after […]
Phil Ruffin’s Wichita Golden Circle Casino Licensed by Kansas Regulator
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission has granted the state’s only license for historical horse racing (HHR) machines to 88-year-old Wichita billionaire Phil Ruffin’s Golden Circle Casino (rendering pictured). Ruffin […]
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Blackstone Contemplating Selling Half of its Bellagio Real Estate Stake
Blackstone Inc is reportedly considering selling half of its stake in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas. The giant New York-based investment firm […]
Tioga Downs Fire Kills 24 Horses, Arson Suspect Arrested
In the early hours of November 9, 2023, a devastating fire killed at least 24 horses when it engulfed a barn at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort complex in Nichols, […]
Montana Sports Betting Industry Sees Hope the in NFL Season
Montana hoped to extract its share from the sports betting industry in the form of tax revenues after legalizing the industry in May 2019. Unfortunately, the state’s high hopes were […]
Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix Ticket Prices Fall Amid Preparation Frustrations
The Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to take place this upcoming weekend. But race spectator slots are not sold out, and ticket prices keep falling. The […]
Penn Entertainment’s ESPN Bet Now Live, Changes for Hollywood Online Casino
ESPN Bet, the long-awaited online sportsbook from Penn Entertainment, is now live in 17 U.S. states, according to a press release from the operator. This launch comes months after Penn […]