Kentucky Derby Contender Tiz the Law the One to Beat in Florida Derby
Tiz the Law returns to the track for the first time in nearly two months as one of the top Kentucky Derby candidates highlights the field of Saturday’s Grade I…
Eldorado Pursuit of Caesars Faces Coronavirus Regulatory Issues
Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion pursuit of Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is hitting major regulatory headwinds, but not because states are opposed to the deal. Due to the coronavirus, regulators…
Oklahoma Tribes Argue Gov. Leveraging Pandemic in Casino Dispute
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) says Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is trying to use the COVID-19 pandemic to his advantage in the ongoing negotiations between the Native American tribes…
Feds OK Aqueduct as Emergency Hospital During NY COVID-19 Crisis
New York officials announced Saturday they received approval to turn Aqueduct Racetrack into a temporary hospital, one of four emergency facilities set up in New York City to help deal…
Hall of Fame Jockey Javier Castellano Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Jockey Javier Castellano announced on Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19, shelving him for at least the next two weeks. Javier Castellano, seen here after winning the 2015 Travers…
Powerball Slashes Minimum Jackpot in Half, Pandemic Cited for Change
Powerball is cutting its minimum jackpot from $40 million to $20 million, lottery officials saying the change is a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic leading to reduced sales. Powerball…
Churchill Downs Inc. Issues Furloughs, Salary Reductions at 10 Locations
Churchill Downs Inc. announced on Wednesday that it will begin temporarily furloughing workers at 10 of its properties across the country as a result of the orders by state and…
Pope County Arkansas Legal Battle Continues Over Casino Application Process
Two competing applicants for a casino license in Pope County, Arkansas are now looking to the state’s Racing Commission for quick approval. That’s after a local judge ruled this week…
MGM Stung by Coronavirus Update, Operator Faces ‘Substantial’ March Losses, No Clarity on Casino Re-Openings
MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE:MGM) stock more than doubled off the recently notched 52-week low. But that rally suffered a setback Friday when the company updated Wall Street with a dour…
Atlantic City Casinos Announce Layoffs, Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed
Atlantic City casinos are laying off thousands of workers because of the state-mandated closure of their operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlantic City Boardwalk remains open, though…