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IHRC Staff Not Enthusiastic About Eldorado/Caesars Deal, Doubts ERI Pari-Mutuel Commitment

Just days before a scheduled discussion, Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) staff expressed concerns about Eldorado Resorts Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion takeover of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR). In a report to the IHRC, commission staff says it's impossible “to offer its...

Todd Shriber — July 7, 2020

Nebraska Pro-Casino Campaign Submits Signatures, Voters Could Face November Referendum

Devin O'Connor — July 2, 2020

Churchill Downs to Host Some Fans for September Kentucky Derby, Invests $13.5M to Expand Instant Racing Parlor

Steve Bittenbender — June 29, 2020

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As Kentucky Derby Futures Betting Reopens at Churchill Downs, Tiz the Law’s Odds Continue to Drop (VIDEO)

The fifth round of Kentucky Derby futures betting started at Churchill Downs on Friday, and the only horse with Triple Crown aspirations is the...

Steve Bittenbender — June 26, 2020

Arlington, Illinois Horsemen Reach Two-Year Deal on Racing After Months of Contention

After months of an impasse between officials at Arlington International Racecourse and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, the two sides finally reached an agreement...

Steve Bittenbender — June 22, 2020

Belmont Stakes Handle Drops Sharply, Tiz the Law to Race Again Before Kentucky Derby

Steve Bittenbender — June 22, 2020

A Lot Going Right for Tiz the Law Leading into Saturday’s Belmont Stakes

Steve Bittenbender — June 20, 2020

Japanese Racing CEO Slams Bet-to-Lose Aspect of Aussie Exchange

Steve Bittenbender — June 18, 2020

Tiz the Law Tabbed as Strong Favorite After Post Position Draw for Belmont Stakes

Steve Bittenbender — June 17, 2020

Three Churchill Downs Inc. Casinos Reopen Over Weekend, Two More Slated This Week

Steve Bittenbender — June 15, 2020

Circa Sports Adds Twist to Kentucky Derby Futures with Two-Way Betting Markets

Steve Bittenbender — June 12, 2020

Another Contender Drops Out as Fracture Forces Maxfield from 2020 Kentucky Derby Campaign

Steve Bittenbender — June 10, 2020

Unbeaten Authentic Looks to Give Baffert Another Win in the Santa Anita Derby

Steve Bittenbender — June 6, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Beshear Says Historical Horse Racing Venues Can Reopen Monday

In a somewhat surprising development, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that the state’s four historical horse racing (HHR) parlors will be allowed...

Steve Bittenbender — June 5, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Murphy Permits Horse Racing to Resume, Meadowlands to Restart Harness Races Friday

Steve Bittenbender — June 2, 2020

UK Horse Racing Bounces Back from Lockdown, Promises Action-Packed Month

Philip Conneller — June 1, 2020

Reports Claim Baffert Horses, Including Kentucky Derby Prospect, Failed Drug Tests in Arkansas

Steve Bittenbender — May 27, 2020

Maxfield, Attachment Rate Hope Matt Winn Stakes Helps Them Catch Up on the Road to the Kentucky Derby

Steve Bittenbender — May 23, 2020

Keeneland Requests Five Race Days in July After COVID-19 Canceled Spring Meet at Kentucky Track

Steve Bittenbender — May 22, 2020

COVID-19 Bumps Belmont from Last to First for the 2020 Triple Crown Races

Steve Bittenbender — May 19, 2020

Horse Racing: Preakness Set for Oct. 3; New York to Resume Racing; Churchill, Santa Anita Draw Bettors

Steve Bittenbender — May 16, 2020

Santa Anita Receives Approval from LA County to Resume Racing on Friday

Steve Bittenbender — May 14, 2020

Delayed Kentucky Derby Allows Churchill Downs to Add Summer Races as 2020 Qualifiers

Steve Bittenbender — May 13, 2020

Preakness Stays in Baltimore as Bill Passes Without Governor Signing, 2020 Date Still Uncertain

Steve Bittenbender — May 9, 2020

Golden Gate, Indiana Grand Get Permission to Resume Racing, But Massachusetts Pulls the Reins Again on Plainridge Park

Steve Bittenbender — May 8, 2020

British Horse Racing Chasing May 15 Restart as UK Plots Slow Lockdown Exit

Philip Conneller — May 5, 2020