Calder Casino News

Calder will open with modified operational hours and restricted service offerings in compliance with Miami-Dade County guidelines.

The order takes effect on Monday, 31 August and calls for a strict adherence to the New Normal Guidelines, including social distancing and the use of facial coverings when not eating or drinking.

Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced on Thursday that he is "rolling back" the reopening of entertainment facilities, including Hialeah Park Casino and Racetrack, Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Magic City Casino and Calder Casino and Gulfstream Park West.

Each property will operate under specific capacity restrictions in compliance with state and local requirements.

Calder Casino has announced it will temporarily suspend operations until further notice.

Gulfstream Park wants to operate all summer rather than traditionally going dark.

Uncertainty abounds in South Florida thoroughbred racing, as both tracks, 8 miles apart will move to year-round racing.

Three barns are under quarantine at Calder Race Course, due to single case of EVH-1 equine herpesvirus.

News brief: The chairman of an important Florida Senate committee March 24 introduced a bill that would allow Gulfstream Park and Calder Race Course to have blackjack and baccarat.

News Brief: Calder Race Course has asked the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering for permission to hold live racing four days a week, rather than five.

Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated and representatives of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have come to agreements on slots and purse contracts.

Churchill Downs Incorporated, Calder Race Course and Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company today filed suit against the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Group, the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the officers of each organization in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Calder Race Course reports that due to the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association’s refusal to approve the distribution of Calder races to out-of-state wagering outlets, the racetrack has been forced to cut purses by 30 percent.

Calder Race Course opened its 38th season of Thoroughbred racing Monday afternoon without a signed contract between the racetrack and the Florida division of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association to distribute purse money.

Churchill Downs Incorporated reports that C. Kenneth Dunn, senior vice president of Florida Operations for the Company, is stepping down from that position.

Florida Gaming Corporation reports that Miami-Dade County voters approved the operation of up to 2000 Class III Las Vegas style slot machines at Miami Jai-Alai.

Lower than expected business levels have prompted Calder Race Course to reduce its daily purse outlay by approximately $10,000 beginning with the races scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15.

Calder Race Course and Flagler Dog Track and Sports Entertainment Center have initiated a formal request before the Governmental Operations and Environment Committee of the Miami-Dade County Commission for a referendum to be held allowing Miami-Dade voters to consider the inclusion of slot machines at the three existing pari-mutuel facilities in Miami-Dade County.

News Brief: Calder Race Course said it will open its season April 25, and hold live thoroughbred racing on 182 days through Jan. 2.

Calder Race Course concluded its 35th Tropical Meet on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with declines in on-track wagering and attendance.