New York Racing Association News
Rivers Casino Schenectady and the New York Racing Association announce new partnership
30 Apr 2024
The two announced an agreement establishing Rivers Casino as an official casino partner of Saratoga Race Course and the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Churchill Downs Incorporated closes on sale of 49% of United Tote Company
8 Apr 2024
The company closed on the sale of 49% of United Tote Company to NYRA Content Management Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of the New York Racing Association.
DraftKings and NYRA announce new sponsorship agreement
4 Apr 2024
The deal establishes DraftKings as an official betting partner of both Saratoga Race Course and the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival as well as the presenting sponsor of the Travers.
Caesars Racebook launches in North Dakota
20 Sep 2022
The Peace Garden State can now experience a full horse racing menu, live streaming from racetracks around the world, and unmatched rewards through Caesars Rewards.
Churchill Downs Incorporated to sell 49% of United Tote Company to New York Racing Association
11 Aug 2022
Pending the appropriate regulatory approvals, NYRA will transition its pari-mutuel wager processing to United Tote in 2023 under a separate agreement.
Caesars Racebook app launches in Florida and Ohio
1 Jun 2022
Caesars and NYRA Bets announced the new horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, is officially live in Florida and Ohio with plans to add additional states throughout the year.
Caesars Sportsbook to launch Caesars Racebook with NYRA Bets
10 Mar 2022
Caesars Racebook will utilize the NYRA Bets platform to provide bettors with pari-mutuel wagering services on premier horse racing content from more than 250 tracks around the world.
Caesars Sportsbook partners with New York Racing Association
27 Jan 2022
The agreement establishes Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series.
NYRA to host New York Showcase Day on 27 August
23 Aug 2021
The aim of the Showcase Day is to spotlight the state's breeding program with six stakes exclusively for New York-breds to be held.
Belmont Stakes to be held 20 June as first leg of Triple Crown
20 May 2020
The New York Racing Association announced the 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes, to be contested at nine furlongs, will take place on Saturday, 20 June.
New safety initiatives and entry rule changes for Belmont Park
19 May 2020
Following a five-day opening week, live racing at the 25-day Belmont spring/summer meet will be conducted Thursday through Sunday until Closing Day on Sunday, 12 July.
Aqueduct Racetrack extends temporary closure
28 Mar 2020
The New York Racing Association announced that the remainder of winter and spring meets at Aqueduct Racetrack will be canceled.
Racing at Aqueduct Racetrack suspended through 5 April
25 Mar 2020
New York Racing Association today announced that live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack will be suspended through at least 5 April due to the continued impact of the coronavirus.
NYRA suspends live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack
19 Mar 2020
Live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack will be suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Enhancing schedules and resorts edition
6 Sep 2019
This week, we take a step out of Las Vegas as news in Atlantic City, New York and Europe took over headlines.
NYRA sets new all-sources handle record
4 Sep 2019
For the first time in history, the New York Racing Association generated more than $700 million in all-sources handle during the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course.
Encore Boston Harbor partners with NYRA for 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course
19 Jul 2019
The newly opened resort and casino will present two races during 2019 meet, as well as Saratoga and Fourstardave Challenges.
NYRA announces launch of Late Pick 5
25 Jun 2019
The New York Racing Association announced the Late Pick 5 will become available to all horse players beginning on Wednesday, 3 July at Belmont Park and continuing through the remainder of 2019.
Sky Racing World partners with New York Racing Association
22 Oct 2015
The agreement will see Sky Racing World provide NYRA's advance deposit wagering offering, NYRA Rewards, with live video streaming of all races in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
New York Racing Association unveils three-year organizational plan
28 Jan 2013
New leadership, examining management structures, cost cutting and increasing revenue are all priorities listed in the NYRA new organizational plan.
New York plans takeover of NYRA
18 Jun 2012
Bill proposes a 17 member board and that the state would take over the NYRA for three years.
Two suspensions at NYRA board follow report
2 May 2012
Two suspensions at NYRA board after report questioned version of events explaining recent take out of wagers controversy.
NYRA announce taskforce to investigate horse safety and fatalities
23 Mar 2012
Team of nationally respected industry experts to investigate the circumstances that caused 20 equine fatalities at the Aqueduct Racetrack.
Gov. Cuomo calls on NYRA to intervene in horse fatalities
23 Mar 2012
Gov. Cuomo wants NYRA to appoint independent investigator to look into horse fatalities at Aqueduct.
New York Racing Association may eliminate race-day security barn
1 Mar 2010
NYRA is proposing to eliminate its race-day security barn in the latest cost-cutting move.
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