Major horse racing tracks across the country are beginning to reopen (without fans) after an extended hiatus caused by the Coronavirus. Betting handle on races has increased greatly over similarly timed races in 2019. This suggests that the sports betting industry could rebound from its … Read more
Many major race tracks have seen massive increases in betting handle during the coronavirus pandemic. The increase can be attributed to the lack of sports betting options available amid shutdowns. Fonner Park specifically saw a 1,320.0% increase in betting handle from last year. GRAND ISLAND, … Read more
The Santa Anita Park has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials from the park are looking to petition health officials on April 18 to reopen. ARCADIA, Calif. – Officials from Santa Anita Park racetrack are planning to petition the Los Angeles County Health … Read more
With a 50-cent bet, one bettor won over $520,000 on a Pick 5. The Pick 5 was of the first 5 races of the day including two longshots. HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – As the gambling world is put on hold with many casino closures and … Read more
All ticket holders will automatically have a ticket for the new event dates. Final approval of the new dates will be known by the end of the week. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 146th Kentucky Derby has been postponed and moved to September due to the … Read more
KY BR 236 is Kentucky’s latest effort to legalize sports betting. The bill focuses on land-based sports gambling. The Kentucky legislative session does not begin until January 8, 2020. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers have prefiled a new sports betting bill for the 2020 legislative … Read more
Per SB 2992, New Jersey sports betting shares profits with the state’s horse racing industry. The bill also granted the NJ horse racing industry an injection of $20 million over 5 years. It’s still too early to tell how helpful sports betting can be to … Read more
Tacitus is the Belmont Stakes pre-race favorite at 9/5 odds. War of Will is the only horse this year to start all three Triple Crown races. Master Fencer could become the first Japanese horse to win The Test of the Champion. NEW YORK – Before … Read more