February 3, 2012:

It is expected that legislation will be introduced early next week which will call for a statewide referendum regarding the introduction of slot-machine gaming for Maryland's Prince George’s County, home to Rosecroft Raceway

January 18, 2012:

On Tuesday, January 17, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation which will pave the way for legalized sports wagering in New Jersey. In order to make expanded gaming a reality in NJ, the state will have to challenge the federal ban which only allows sports gambling in Nevada, Delaware, Oregon and Montana

January 5, 2012:

Both the standardbred and thoroughbred racing industries have been closely watching reports from New Jersey news publications regarding the politics which are currently holding the NJ racing in the balance

December 27, 2011:

The New York State Task Force on Retired Racehorses has suggested that a percentage of revenue from video lottery gaming and purses at New York racetracks be set aside in a retirement fund for racehorses as part of its recommendations on responsible retirement practises for the horse racing industry

December 20, 2011:

It has been reported that a bill was pre-filed in Kentucky on Friday, December 16 which would ask local voter approval for racetracks to expand to racinos