TwinSpires.com, one of three advance deposit wagering systems licensed to accept bets from Virginia residents, had its license suspended by the Virginia Racing Commission effective Dec. 18. The Virginia Equine Alliance Dec. 19 said the VRC at its Dec. 16 meeting gave TwinSpires.com, which is owned by Churchill Downs Inc., until 5 p.m. EST Dec. 18 to pay $688,000 owed to the state’s racing entities, including the VEA, Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association, and breeders. The payment had to be made in order for the ADW provider to keep its license for this year and 2016.

TwinSpires.com, one of three advance deposit wagering systems licensed to accept bets from Virginia residents, had its license suspended by the Virginia Racing Commission effective Dec. 18. The Virginia Equine Alliance Dec. 19 said the VRC at its Dec. 16 meeting gave TwinSpires.com, which is owned by Churchill Downs Inc., until 5 p.m. EST Dec. 18 to pay $688,000 owed to the state’s racing entities, including the VEA, Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Virginia Harness Horsemen’s Association, and breeders. The payment had to be made in order for the ADW provider to keep its license for this year and 2016.