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INDUSTRY NEWS  July 2010

 
 
July 29, 2010
High-Stakes Games - By Eric Mitchell

Hanson report presents four options for NJ horse racing

Horse Racing Body Challenges Rival's Permit

Paul Moran: Let's talk horse racing

Gov. withdraws state support for horse racing

NYRA pleased with Saratoga attendance, betting levels

Two days of Harness Racing in one

Meadowland worries

Atlantic City loses, but we don't win

A battle of stealth campaigns: Mark Naymik

Harness racing fans enjoy card of eight races on opening day
 July 27, 2010

Harness racing idea gets cool reception

High-Stakes Games - By Eric Mitchell

Hanson report presents four options for NJ horse racing

Horse Racing Body Challenges Rival's Permit

Paul Moran: Let's talk horse racing

Gov. withdraws state support for horse racing

NYRA pleased with Saratoga attendance, betting levels

Tracks off to the races

Catching the harness racing bug

Two days of Harness Racing in one

Meadowland worries

Atlantic City loses, but we don't win

A battle of stealth campaigns: Mark Naymik

Harness racing fans enjoy card of eight races on opening day
July 25, 2010

Jennifer Beck: Meadowlands casino worth a gamble

Horse Racing: Rockin Image Adios qualifier

Barn notes: NJ politicians owe sport a chance

Bangor Raceway Preps for Paul Bunyan Invitational

Wolverine Futurity Returns To Michigan Fair

ATLANTIC CITY TO HOST FIRST GAMING SUMMIT MEETING

Horse Racing: Horsemen's Park GM is concerned by wagering decline

Williams says he won't intervene in Instant Racing suit
July 23, 2010

Ocean Downs harness racing canceled

Racing thrives at Saratoga as New York Racing Association opens historically ...

>>> West: Horse racing has plenty in common with boxing - They both neglect their fans, fail them shamefully

>>> Ky: Why are tracks lukewarm about 'Instant Racing'?... Biggest fear is that new gambling option won't be lucrative enough

>>> Finley: New Jersey commission didn't come up with one thing
to help horse racing or even a hint of a solution. Rather, it says the way to fix things is to kill the game

>>> New Jersey legislators lament the squelching of the 2004 plan
to sell the state's track

>>> NJ editorial applauds gov's plan: Says racing is "slowly dying everywhere. But the governor isn't waiting for the slow-moving funeral procession."

>>> NJ legislators slam proposal to sell Meadowlands racetrack

>>> NJ horse industry feels betrayed by Gov. Christie's support of Atlantic City, but not Meadowlands

>>> Closing Meadowlands Racetrack would shatter lives and businesses across state
July 22, 2010

Delaware horse racing: Local officials say NJ gaming plan detrimental to racing

 NJ Gov. Christie to gamble on gaming overhaul

Christie's proposal may lead to Meadowlands, Monmouth
Park racetracks sale ...

New Changes Coming to Ky. Horse Racing Industry

Overhaul Sought at Atlantic City and Meadowlands

Commission could open door for Instant Racing in Kentucky

A state lawmaker lobbies against Lawrence County racetrack-casino

Pinkney still going strong

Racing Returning To Charlottetown

Pocono Downs To Lower Takeout On Superfecta And Trifecta Wagering

July 20, 2010

Commission could open door for Instant Racing in Kentucky

A state lawmaker lobbies against Lawrence County racetrack-casino

Pinkney still going strong

Racing Returning To Charlottetown

Pocono Downs To Lower Takeout On Superfecta And Trifecta Wagering

Effort to put slots in racetracks a marathon


July 16, 2010

Sulky side story of George Steinbrenner

NYRA audit: Effect on Horse Racing

Hong Kong Horse-Racing Racks Up $9.6 Billion

NY Yankees and T-bred horse racing lose George Steinbrenner July 13 at 80

Hollywood considering 4-day weeks in fall
July 14, 2010
 Horse racing: NYRA shoring drug policies, eliminates security barn

Racing Man - Steinbrenner Enjoyed Lots of Success As Horse Owner

'The Boss' wasn't one to horse around

Ocean Downs looking to cancel 2010 live races

Two track officials who battled the odds

Dustin Hoffman to star in horse racing series

July 12, 2010
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Drivers Talk Accidents In Racing

Harness driving poses great risks

Suffolk Downs celebrates 75 years, looks to casino gambling

Racing will continue at Running Aces

Chances better for horse-race betting at state fair

On the wrong track: OTB can't be fixed unless horse racing is repaired too

A trifecta?

Competition, recession have hurt Va. horse-racing industry

Sense of Humor, Harsh Reality in KY

New York Horse Tracks Face Insolvency Without Slots Revenue, DiNapoli Says

Sense of Humor, Harsh Reality in KY
 From July 10, 2010

NY Times editorial: Chasing casino revenue doesn't "make economic sense."

Pennsylvania: Slots provide less property tax relief each year

Standout grooms from Hoosier recognized

Week of harness racing action at Pocono

Faraldo, Martin Duel: The Empire Strikes Back

NY OTB Abandons Costly Rescue Plan
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/08/nyregion/08otb.html?ref=nyregion

Group's Appeal on Maryland Slots Gets Hearing: CLICK BELOW
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57814/groups-appeal-on-maryland-slots-gets-hearing
 July 7, 2010

 Hoosier Champions highlight weekend at Hoosier Park

Tough times continue at Turfway Park

Penn fails in bid for N.Y. casino

Costa Rica is favorite in Hudson Filly Trot

Turfway Park to slash races, purses

California Horse Racing Board receives 'transmittal' from Santa Anita owner

Shark Gesture headlines Ben Franklin Pace elims
July 6, 2010
HHI Supports Ontario Panel Ruling of Jim Whelan

'Blackie' suffers from an irregular heartbeat

Sally is ready to face Msnaughtybynature

Update on a Perfect World - Chris Wittstruck

Harness Hall of Fame welcomes new members

New York Times Editorial: Gambling Fever
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/05/ opinion/05mon3.html?_r=1&nl=nyregion&emc=ura5

Companies Attempt to Block Hialeah Casino
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57750/two-companies-attempt-to-block-hialeah-casino

Keeneland Cuts Purses
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57721/keeneland-cuts-purses-by-more-than-1-million

 July 4, 2010
 Track in Nebraska to save horse racing iffy

Haskin: Speculating on the decision to point Rachel to the ungraded race at Monmouth

Pennsylvania slots revenue rises 8.2% in June

Md: Rosecroft Raceway officially shutters, but hope remains

Bergstein: Visit to Hoosier Park gives "firsthand glimpse of the future of racing."

Indiana Downs sets wagering records on Wed night
 July 2, 2010
Slots as savior: Table games next for New York?

Slots as savior: Big purse hike for rest of Indiana Downs meet

NY: Three bidders remain after Tues deadline to continue pursuit of AQU VLTs

Maryland group to meet on rejection of slots vote

Act would clarify legality of debit card use for account wagering

 New Jersey gaming, sports advisory committee gets extension to file report
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