Sam Gerrity

Officials at the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced a charitable campaign in support of the trainers, staff and backstretch workers impacted by the early Tuesday barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel Harness Track. The initiative will first include a $50,000 contribution from NYRA to the Saratoga Harness Horseperson's Association (SHHA) to assist those affected by the fire. Additionally, NYRA will host a fundraiser on opening day of the meet at Saratoga Race Course July 3 where fans will have the opportunity to purchase a specially designed T-shirt....

Online casino gaming and its relationship with sports betting will be the focus of the upcoming Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS), which takes place Aug. 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton. The session titled Online Casinos: How Will Online Gaming Legalization Across the Nation Play Out in the Next Five Years? will be moderated by Joe Weinert, Executive Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group. The featured presenters are: Senator Joe Addabbo Jr., Chairman, Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York State Senate Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and...