California law enforcement seized 26 historical horse-racing machines at Santa Anita Park, alleging the terminals constituted illegal gambling. Santa Anita and its owner, The Stronach Group, maintain that the machines operate under state parimutuel wagering law; the company said it was prepared to defend its position.
The seizure puts the legality of Santa Anita’s historical horse-racing wagering terminals in dispute.
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The Massachusetts House approved a plan to authorise historical horse racing terminals at Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park, according to the report. Casino operators and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe oppose the proposal, arguing that the terminals could weaken gambling protections and increase competition.
The Massachusetts House approved historical horse racing licences for Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park in July, according to the report. Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe chairman Brian Weeden and the state’s three regulated gambling centres opposed the measure, arguing the terminals resemble slot machines and could weaken existing protections and competition. Supporters say the proposal could create 1,200 jobs and contribute more than $100 million annually to a state health fund.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe rallied outside Massachusetts’ State House on 15 October against proposed historical horse racing machines. Chairman Brian Weeden said the proposal threatened tribal sovereignty and the tribe’s casino business.
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe gathered outside the Massachusetts State House on 15 October to oppose proposed historical horse racing (HHR) machines, the tribe said. Tribal chairman Brian Weeden told those assembled that the terminals would threaten the tribe's sovereignty and its economic future, particularly if they were installed at Raynham Park, a former greyhound track a few miles from the tribe's First Light Casino in Taunton.
Michigan’s Gaming Control Board approved fixed-odds horse-racing wagers for the state’s regulated online betting market, according to the report. The option lets customers lock in odds when placing a bet; the board’s executive director said the change responds to bettor demand.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has approved fixed-odds wagering on horse racing in the state's regulated online sports betting market, according to the report. The format lets customers lock in their odds when a bet is placed, instead of relying on a traditional pari-mutuel pool.
US horse racing stakes fell 6% in August compared with the same month a year earlier, citing Equibase. Total wagering reached $1.13bn.