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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 / 10 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 / 10 years
3
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.”

Penn National bookkeeper allegedly stole over $700,000

Book’em Danno threepeats as NJ-bred Horse of the Year

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 17

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Mid-Atlantic three stars: March 16, 2026

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 17

Incredibolt dominant in Virginia Derby win

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Incredibolt looks for bounceback in Virginia.

Va. Racing Commission adds new commissioners

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 12