Florida House bill could impact gambling, horse races at Gulfstream Park
In a concept known as "decoupling," the bill would erase a requirement that Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs hold live races to be able to operate cardrooms and, in the case of Gulfstream, slot machines.
Florida Committee Not Only Advances Gulfstream Decoupling Bill, but Gives Tampa an Option to Cease Racing, Too
Florida's controversial decoupling legislation took an ominous step forward Wednesday when a House subcommittee not only advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that Gulfstream Park run a minimum number of live Thoroughbred races in order to operate its casino,
Protest held outside Gulfstream Park regarding controversial horse racing bill
Protestors gathered at one of Gulfstream Park's biggest horse-racing events in Hallandale Beach Saturday, lining the streets outside the Pegasus World Cup.
South Florida prepares for 2025 Pegasus World Cup as elite horses come out to race at Gulfstream Park
FORT LAUDERDALE — With the wind blowing on a chilly and cloudy day in Hallandale Beach, preparations are underway for this year's Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes. Elite horses have trained extensively for the mile-and-an-eighth dirt race this weekend — that's just two turns around the Gulfstream Park — working towards a $3 million payout.
Lawmakers propose horse racing change for two remaining Florida tracks
The Florida legislative proposal to “decouple” live horse racing from the track operators’ ability to offer card games or slots drew praise but also fierce opposition from
Lawmakers eye horse racing change at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs
A Florida House panel Wednesday supported eliminating a requirement that the state’s two remaining thoroughbred horse tracks hold races to be able to offer other types of gambling.
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Trainer Heather Smullen Chasing First Stakes Win Saturday At Gulfstream
The longtime assistant and exercise rider for trainers Barclay Tagg and Dale Romans will enter Freedom Speaks in the $140,000 ...
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Florida House bill poses a major threat to Thoroughbred racing by decoupling casinos from live racing
The proposed legislation, House Bill 105, passed with a 12-4 vote and would decouple slot machine casinos from live racing ...
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Gulfstream Park's Future: “It's Become A National Issue”
A week and a half before Saturday's Pegasus World Cup, Gulfstream Park's glitziest event of the year, former The Stronach ...
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Carlo Vaccarezza Reverses Course On Formation of New Florida Horsemen's Organization
Taking over from existing representative group would have required legislative change and a contractual agreement with ...
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Gulfstream Park: Rainbow 6 Jackpot Estimated At $300,000 Wednesday
The multi-race wager spans Races 4-9 starting with a maiden special weight for 3-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the ...
White Abarrio continues dominance at Gulfstream, runs away with Pegasus World Cup Invitational
With Saturday’s win in the 1 1/8-mile stakes, White Abarrio improved to seven victories and a second in nine career races at ...
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Hialeah Park: A Bold Play To Secure The Future Of Racing In Florida
In light of the economic pressure to develop Gulfstream Park, reopening historic Hialeah Park is the smartest bet in Thoroughbred racing ...
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Gulfstream Park: Mandatory Payout Of Rainbow 6 Returns $37,865
Sunday’s mandatory payout of the Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream Park returned $37,865.68. There was $4,115,143 of new money in the ...