Official urges New Mexico lawmakers to ease online betting rules for horse racing

Horse racing betting has a surprisingly rich history in the United States - dating all the way back to the 19th century. However, over the years, the legal framework surrounding horse racing and betting has evolved, and it continues to evolve, which presents a rather complex and tricky landscape. That being said, it remains incredibly popular in…

The future of New Jersey Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing and breeding was brought into focus earlier this year at the Rutgers Equine Science Center's second New Jersey Equine Industry Summit. The founding director, Dr. Karyn Malinowski, said the summit was "to set the course of the horse industry for decades to come" in much the same way the…

Horse racing has been an integral part of the United States history since nearly the inception of the country. It's rumored that the first official horse race in the world took place in England in 1776, but the U.S. didn't wait long to bring that part of their former colonizer across the Atlantic Ocean. Horse racing has made its way across the…

In the horse barns surrounding New York's storied Belmont racetrack, where elite race horses fight for first place and spectators wager millions each season, the day starts at 5 a.m. for workers like Aguilar. He's tasked with caring for those thoroughbreds, and he lives onsite along with nearly 1000 other workers in a complex built by and for the…

Track will offer more than $2.6 million in stakes race purses this season ALBUQUERQUE - Another season of live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing in the state of New Mexico gets underway this week when the Downs at Albuquerque opens Thursday for a 35-day season. Opening day of the season will be highlighted by the first of three Marathon…

Kentucky regulators spent months consulting with other state watchdogs and the gaming industry on their regulations. The legal sports betting experience in Kentucky looks like it will be similar to what's on offer in other states with event wagering. A swath of Kentucky sports betting regulations was approved on Monday by the state racing…

Horse racing has been an integral part of American history since nearly the inception of the young country. Although it's believed that the first official horse race was staged in England - ironically in 1776 - the United States weren't far behind in bringing the sport over to its new borders. And as one of the most storied states within the…

7 Horse Racing host Bruce McAvaney has shared his vision on how to revitalise South Australian racing. Small crowds throughout the recent South Australian Autumn Racing Carnival have sparked a conversation within the industry about the state of racing in SA. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bruce McAvaney's grand plan for South Australian racing. Watch,…

Horse racing betting is legal in more than 40 U.S. states, including Pennsylvania. Those in Pennsylvania are able to bet on horse races online through platforms like Twinspires or at horse racing facilities. Because horse racing uses a "pari-mutuel" betting system, it wasn't subject to many of the same scrutiny and prohibitive laws as sports…

Horse racing is a popular sport to bet on. While there is an emphasis on horse racing in the spring, the sport is year round, and you can find racetracks around the country with American Thoroughbreds nearly any time. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes are the popular horse races in the springtime that make up the Triple…

Churchill Downs Inc. plans to bring horse racing to downtown Louisville. But unlike the Run for the Roses, attendees will wager on past races, digitally replicated on slot-like machines. When it opens at 4th and Market Streets, expected by the end of this year, the city's second Derby City Gaming venue will join a growing array of historical racing…

For many Americans, Kentucky Derby day is the one big day when they take an interest in horse racing. In the popular mindset, all roads lead to the first Saturday in May at Louisville. But as spectacular as that one day is, it's merely the high point of a multi-billion dollar industry that employs thousands of people. Right around the United…

Greyhound racing, much like horse racing, is a sport that can be enjoyed by many. It might not have quite the esteem of its equine counterpart, but greyhound racing is a great way of socialising with friends, family, and work colleagues, and is becoming ever more popular among young sports fans. The UK and Ireland have always had an affinity with…

PHOENIX - In response to concerns raised by the newly formed Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Turf Paradise has agreed to pay over $150000 in fees to insure its track meets updated standards. The condition of track rails, the availability of equine ambulances and issues with riding crop violations are among the issues HISA…

ELLOREE - In the 1970s and'80s, Frank "Goree" Smith had to turn horses away from his stables in rural Orangeburg County. There just wasn't room. Attracted by South Carolina's warm winters and Smith's growing reputation as a trainer who could pick a winner, northern thoroughbred owners competed to send their horses to Elloree Training Center. Smith…

By HRI Foreign Staff - Ohio has some of the most exciting horse racing activities in the country. The numerous race tracks attract racing enthusiasts from all around the world and the nation. They can place a wager and watch their favorite horse win by crossing the finish line. Racing venues first included casino equipment in 2012. Fans can thus…

New Mexico horse racing regulators, track executives, breeders and others say there's no silver bullet to ensure the future of the industry as it faces increased competition from online wagering, higher costs, infighting and other problems. Like other states, New Mexico has seen its multimillion-dollar industry contract over recent years. In hopes…

ALBANY - Two years ago, when Congress voted to create a new national horse racing authority, lawmakers sought to usher in a cleaner, safer sport that would be governed by one rule book across the country. Recently, imperiled by lawsuits and other challenges, that vision has been anything but assured. In a mission to rescue the struggling federal…

Horse racing, also known as "The Sport of Kings" is gaining in popularity over the last couple of years. If we go back 30 years ago, we can see that horse racing was very saturated in certain areas like Great Britain, Japan, and the United States, but as time passes other countries are starting to promote the sport by introducing new events, and…

The best colts and fillies will be heading to Keeneland Racetrack this weekend for the 39th edition of the Breeders' Cup. On Friday, the most promising colts and fillies will be racing on turf and dirt known as the Future Stars Friday. Meanwhile, the 2022 horse racing season will come to a close with the Championship on Saturday. In New Mexico,…

Easing rules around online betting would help ensure the survival of New Mexico's horse racing industry as it faces intensifying competition for attention from gamblers in the state and around the world, a top racing official told a panel of state lawmakers Thursday. New Mexico law prevents residents from betting on races held at any of the state's…

ALBUQUERQUE - Easing rules around online betting would help ensure the survival of New Mexico's horse racing industry as it faces intensifying competition for attention from gamblers in the state and around the world, a top racing official told a panel of state lawmakers Thursday. New Mexico law prevents residents from betting on races held at any…

Within the span of roughly a minute, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission turned a proposal into a reality by approving the ninth and final license for horse racing in the Commonwealth for a track in a Boyd County. The commission voted unanimously in favor of Revolutionary Racing's bid for a track located near the Camp Landing Entertainment…

At least one horsemen's group believes the one singular threat to the survival of the thoroughbred racing industry is the spread of legalized sports betting and the fixed-odds model. "It's an urgent situation," said Pat Cummings, executive director of the Thoroughbred IDEA Foundation (TIF). "There is a two- to three-year window. At the end of three…

When Remington Park first opened 35 years ago, there was a buzz of excitement in Oklahoma City. Built by billionaire Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., who once owned the San Francisco 49ers and the Louisiana Downs racetrack, the opening of Remington Park was billed as the arrival of major professional sports in Oklahoma City, 20 years before the Thunder…