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Live horse races cancelled at Northville Downs due to snowstorm

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2024 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cancelled live horse races scheduled at Northville Downs on Friday, Jan. 12 due to an approaching severe snowstorm and out of an abundance of caution to ensure risks to both the horses and the individuals involved in their care and training are minimized.

“The safety and well-being of the horses, jockeys, staff, and patrons are of utmost priority,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. “The forecasted snowstorm and its unpredictable nature can generate numerous challenges that could compromise the integrity of the races and the safety of our participants, so I have issued an order that today’s races be cancelled due to the weather.”

Under Section 12(4) of the Horse Racing Law of 1995 (HRL), live racing days can be cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.

A decision will be made at a later date as to whether the cancelled races will be rescheduled.

Gambling in any form is for entertainment purposes only. If someone has a gambling problem, please call the state's 24-hour, toll-free helpline at 1-800-270-7117 or the MGCB's responsible gaming section at 1-888-223-3044. Visit the Responsible Gaming page of the MGCB website for information on self-exclusion programs including the Disassociated Persons List and the Internet Gaming and Sports Betting Responsible Gaming Database, and DontRegretTheBet.org for additional tools to game responsibly.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board shall ensure the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of the citizens of the state of Michigan. Learn more at Michigan.gov/MGCB.

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