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Wagering on United States horse racing increased 10% year on year to $958.7 million in October 2026.
October 2026 wagering on United States horse racing reached $958.7 million, up 10 per cent from a year earlier.
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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.
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.
The Massachusetts House approved a proposal on 8 July to allow historical horse-racing machines at eligible racetrack properties. The measure forms part of an economic development bill that now goes to the Senate, where its prospects are uncertain. Casino operators and the Mashpee Wampanoag opposed the proposal, arguing it would bring slot-like machines outside existing regulatory arrangements.