Horse Racing Archives

Big Bets And Big Drama Underpin ‘The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told’

In his bestseller, Mark Paul chronicles how a group of gambling buddies made an astute bet on a plucky filly named Winning Colors and got a big payday. Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Brant James

Is The Run For The Roses A Run For The New Normal? Kentucky Derby To Allow Fans

A limited number of fans can attend the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby, making the Run for the Roses one of America’s first sports to push back against COVID-19. Read More

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Brant James

Your 2020 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Details, Odds And More

The 2020 Belmont Stakes will be a huge race with not only Triple Crown implications, as it’s run as the first leg for the first time ever, but also as a Road to the Kentucky Derby series race. The top four finishers will receive 150-60-30-15 points towards qualifying for a spot in the starting gate […] Read More

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | | FairwayJay

NTRA Head: Horse Racing Aims To Retain Sports Bettors After Shutdown

The thoroughbred horse racing industry is pushing into a delayed Triple Crown season. Now, can one of America’s oldest sports sustain its recent activity? Read More

Posted on: June 8, 2020 | | Brant James

Horse Racing Industry Hopes To Sustain Newfound Momentum As Events Return

The thoroughbred horse racing industry became a new favorite of bettors yearning for something familiar to bet on during the COVID-19 shutdown. Read More

Posted on: June 1, 2020 | | Brant James

PlayUSA Rewind: US Horse Betting Supplementing Low Sports Betting

The latest US gambling news includes the COVID-19 impact on sports and horse betting industries, Detroit casinos and Louisiana sports betting bills. Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Arkansas Derby Preps for Far-Off Run For The Roses

Arkansas Derby will take its place as a prep race for the Run for the Roses, but with a twist. Get everything you need to know to bet on this May 2 race. Read More

Posted on: April 28, 2020 | | Brant James

Not all racetracks have ceased operations during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our live blog will keep you posted on which courses are open in this unique time.

Live US Horse Racing Updates: All The Current Races, Plus Cancellations & Delays

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the world of sports, with horse racing and betting being no exception. Many horse racing and sports betting events have either been postponed or will only be held without an audience present. While the sport of kings is in a state of disarray, Play USA readers can expect this list […] Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Milo Taibi

Horse Racing

Big Bets And Big Drama Underpin ‘The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told’

Is The Run For The Roses A Run For The New Normal? Kentucky Derby To Allow Fans

Your 2020 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Details, Odds And More

NTRA Head: Horse Racing Aims To Retain Sports Bettors After Shutdown

Horse Racing Industry Hopes To Sustain Newfound Momentum As Events Return

PlayUSA Rewind: US Horse Betting Supplementing Low Sports Betting

Arkansas Derby Preps for Far-Off Run For The Roses

Live US Horse Racing Updates: All The Current Races, Plus Cancellations & Delays

PlayUSA Rewind: Indiana Sports Betting Crosses $1 Billion Threshold

Between Cancellations, Closures and Layoffs, Las Vegas Hammered By Pandemic

Nevada Knowledge Spreads to All Corners of Sports Betting Nation

Michigan Sports Betting Gets Relaunch With Casino Reopenings

Online Lottery States Rank In Top 25 On Spending Per Capita