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Will Emerald Downs close down soon?

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A cherished racetrack and Auburn community staple could be in jeopardy next year. The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that Emerald Downs could shut down in 2026. Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler told “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio that although the track has a great crowd and has the support of the Muckleshoot tribe, outside influences are getting in the way. “A couple years ago, there was a federal law passed that was in a COVID…

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Will Emerald Downs close down soon?

A cherished racetrack and Auburn community staple could be in jeopardy next year. The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that Emerald Downs could shut down in 2026. Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler told “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio that although the track has a great crowd and has the support of the Muckleshoot tribe, outside influences are getting in the way. “A couple years ago, there was a federal law passed that was in a COVID…

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HISA threatens future of Seattle Thoroughbred track – U.S. Trotting News

The Seattle Times is reporting that Emerald Downs, the Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Wash., might be forced out of business by 2026 because of exorbitant costs imposed upon it by the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA).

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Report: HISA fees may force closure of Emerald Downs

Increased fees imposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Administration could force Emerald Downs to close next season.The Seattle Times reported that HISA fees for the track are nearly doubling under a new calculation structure.Emerald Downs president Phil Zieler told The Seattle Times that the increased rate is not sustainable.Under the new structure, HISA fees will be based on the number of horses competing at each track rather than the…

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horseracingnation.com broke the news in on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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