Lee Bell
January 23, 2012
Gov. Pat Quinn, alongside other lawmakers, are looking at a bunch of ways to expand gambling in the state while avoiding slots at racetracks
Steven Stradbrooke
January 18, 2012
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signs the state's sports betting law, setting up new a court challenge of federal sports betting prohibition.
Lee Bell
January 6, 2012
US horse betting revenue rose in December, with the sport seeing its first significant increase in three years.
Eric Bianchi
December 20, 2011
Wayne Rooney has invested in a horse that will train at Michael Owen's yard
Steven Stradbrooke
December 14, 2011
The Hong Kong Jockey Club ponders moving offshore to allow co-mingling pools with other jurisdictions; Ireland racing to undergo review
Lee Bell
December 6, 2011
Scientific research in a "Journal of Pain" says swearing elicits an emotional response of adrenaline, making you feel better about the world
Lee Bell
December 5, 2011
In the first ever Betview Industry Survey, 78% of betting professionals polled say they believe horse racing has declined in popularity
Steven Stradbrooke
November 3, 2011
Iran's national horse racing body went Imam-shopping to get religious blessing on punters betting; Dubai bookie bets with screwdriver
Lee Bell
October 14, 2011
Irish jockey Richard Hughes has thrown away his riding license in a huff over new horse welfare rules restricting whip use
John Blaise
September 7, 2011
Gaming industry news: Bwin has now added a further eighty-five racetracks from the UK and Ireland to its horse racing offering.
Ed Drake
September 3, 2011
Kentucky Downs will now offer Instant Racing, which allows horse bettors to bet on previously run races on individual terminals.
Mark McKenna
August 22, 2011
With the horse racing struggling and critisism flying in his own camp, Gov. Christie is feeling the effects of his veto of online gambling.
Steven Stradbrooke
August 15, 2011
US horse racing body the Jockey Club to spend $10m over 5 years to promote racing, including the possibility of launching a reality TV show.
Eric Bianchi
August 12, 2011
A horse trainer found guilty under the sports welfare rules has been given a four year ban
Steven Stradbrooke
August 10, 2011
New York congressman introduces federal bill to protect online horse wagers; Breeders Cup hires poker pro Michael Mizrachi to promote event
Jamie Hinks
August 8, 2011
Horse racing fixture list to be reduced in 2012
Peter Amsel
August 5, 2011
Greece passes controversial gaming law; DC Lottery public hearings set; WMS Industries sheds 10% of staff; Ladbrokes hires Tiziano Crudeli