January 25, 2012:

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. today announced that it has received its license to install and operate video lottery terminals (VLTs) at its Scioto Downs racetrack

January 23, 2012:

Illinois Representative Lou Lang has been cited as saying that progress has been made in regard to a deal which would see a gaming expansion in the state, but that the slots-at-racetracks aspect of the bill is the main hang-up

January 1, 2012:

The owners of Lebanon Raceway are considering purchasing state-owned land to build a race track and casino facility just outside of Monroe, Ohio.

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 1, 2011:

Earlier this week, the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association reacted to the lack of action taken on a gaming expansion bill. The legislature's veto session ended Tuesday, November 29 with no movement on the initiative