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NYRA Bets, which continues to expand its presence, is currently available in 30 states. ... BetMGM customers will now be able to watch daily horse racing content, live streaming videos, and race ...
Off-track betting in New York was established in 1970, being offered by regional, government-owned corporations. OTB parlors began showing live video feeds of races, referred to as simulcasting, in 1984. [4] [5] In 1995, NYRA launched a cable television channel and a telephone advance-deposit wagering service.
The Travers Stakes will continue to air on Fox. Fox also acquired a 25% stake in NYRA Bets. [15] In 2022, Fox Sports reached an agreement with the NYRA for the rights to the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the horse racing triple crown, through 2030. [16] Recently, Fox has aired more races on its main network.
The New York State Legislature enacted its first off-track betting law in 1970, creating the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation and allowing other municipalities to establish their own OTB operations. [3] The law was meant to curb illegal bookmakers and provide a revenue source for state and local governments. [4]
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The 2023 Belmont Stakes was the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes and the 112th time the event took place at Belmont Park.The 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (12 furlongs; 2,414 metres) race, known as the "test of the champion", is the final leg in the American Triple Crown, open to three-year-old thoroughbreds.
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Triple Crown Productions was formed in 1985 after CBS terminated its contract with NYRA. ABC Sports won the rights to broadcast all three races, as well as many prep races. Ratings went up after the package was centralized. Other than the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes were considered the two "other" races.