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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe opposes Massachusetts historical horse racing legislation
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.
Massachusetts House bill could allow historical horse racing machines at Raynham Park
Reportedly, a Massachusetts House bill could permit historical horse racing machines at Raynham Park. The proposal has drawn opposition from the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and backers of First Light Casino.
US horse racing wagers fall 6% to $1.13bn in August
US horse racing stakes fell 6% in August compared with the same month a year earlier, citing Equibase. Total wagering reached $1.13bn.
Colorado sports wagering falls 7% to $388.1m in August
Colorado sports wagering fell 7% in August to $388.1 million, reportedly dropping below $400 million for the first time in 2026.
SportsGrid seeks buyer as wagering media revenue falls
SportsGrid is reportedly seeking a buyer with help from investment bank Telos Advisors, citing an unnamed source first reported by Front Office Sports. The company has reportedly held talks with potential buyers for several months, and one possible lead buyer has emerged. SportsGrid’s revenue has declined in recent years after it lost major sportsbook partnerships with operators such as FanDuel and BetMGM.
SportsGrid, a sports wagering media network, is reportedly working with investment bank Telos Advisors to find a buyer, according to an unidentified source cited in a report. The company has reportedly held talks with prospective buyers for several months, and one potential lead buyer has emerged. The identity of that buyer was not disclosed.