West Virginia expands funding for horse racing in the state with new bill signed by Governor Morrisey

W.Va. Gov. Morrisey signs horse racing revitalization bill

The governor said the bill will urge out-of-state owners to move their thoroughbred operations to West Virginia.

West Virginia expands funding for horse racing in the state with new bill signed by Governor Morrisey

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (WTRF) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 1060 into law, a measure aimed at supporting horse racing and related industries in West Virginia. The bill updates state law on thoroughbred racing and increases the funding cap for restricted races at state tracks from $1 million to $2 million. It also allows [...]

Governor Morrisey Signs SB 1060 to Revitalize West Virginia’s Horse Racing Industry - West Virginia Daily News

Charles Town, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 1060 into law, a landmark piece of legislation reportedly designed to strengthen West Virginia’s thoroughbred industry, boost local agriculture, and ensure the state’s racetracks remain premier destinations for high-quality racing. “By increasing these prizes, we’re telling our breeders and owners that you will be rewarded for investing in West Virginia,” said Governor Mor…

West Virginia gov. signs bill boosting Thoroughbred racing funds

Gov. Patrick Morrisey performed a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 1060 on Tuesday at Charles Town, approving legislation that commits approximately $1.5 million in additional funding to the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund. The bill allows the state's Thoroughbred tracks to retain more revenue generated through video lottery terminals and simulcast wagering. It also establishes a new West Virginia Certified Thoroughbred program, whi…

Governor Morrisey Signs SB 1060 to Revitalize West Virginia’s Horse Racing Industry

CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 1060 into law, a landmark piece of legislation designed to strengthen West Virginia’s thoroughbred industry, boost local agriculture, and ensure the state’s racetracks remain premier destinations for high-quality racing. “By increasing these prizes we’re telling our breeders and owners that you will be rewarded for investing in West Virginia,” said Governor Morrisey. “We…

Governor Patrick Morrisey signs Senate Bill 1060

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey started the week off by signing Senate Bill 1060 into law. The goal of the bill is to boost the state’s thoroughbred industry, local agriculture, and ensure state racetracks remain premier destinations for racing. The bill updates racing laws to include certified thoroughbred horses and doubles the funding cap for restricted races at state tracks from $1 million to $2 million. The bill also i…