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Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

Frank Vespe / 8 years

7 min read

The Virginia Senate Wednesday approved historical racing machines, sending the bill – which could reopen Colonial Downs – to the governor for his signature.

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Tim Valente / 11 years

7 min read

In this open letter, the Old Dominion horsemen’s group (ODTHA) calls on Virginia to allow two different horsemen groups to follow two different paths.

Colonial Downs
Jacobs Entertainment
Stan Guidroz
Virginia horse racing
Virginia Racing Commission

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

The Biz / 11 years
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2 min read

Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called “the end of an era for Virginia horse racing.”

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 6

10 named as finalists for Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame

Preakness to move to Sunday, three weeks after Derby

Churchill-NYRA series less than meets the eye?

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 5

July wagering handle lags 2025

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Preakness to move to Sunday, three.

Churchill-NYRA series less than meets the.

CT: Murdock sees similar path for.

Big Cuddle new leader in Top.

CDI, NYRA announce 3-year-old race series

Trainer Donald Barr passes