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All the news we’ve already printed.

An apology
We went silent for a week — quite by accident — and we owe our readers an apology, and a promise.

Stories that mattered in ’18: The rise of sports betting
Legalized in mid-year, sports betting was by the end of 2018 having significant impacts on the gambling landscape throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Mandatory payout in Charles Town Pick 6 tonight
Charles Town sports a carryover of more than $250,000 in its Pick 6, and it all gets paid out tonight!

Stories that mattered in ’18: Late Night Pow Wow runs to prominence
We kick off a year-end series of 2018 stories that mattered in Mid-Atlantic racing and breeding with Late Night Pow Wow, the West Virginia-bred who ran to prominence late in the season.

A 2018 Mid-Atlantic racing photo gallery
Some of our favorite photos from 2018 all in one Mid-Atlantic racing gallery.

Opinion: On Pimlico, three core principles
With the release of the second phase of the Maryland Stadium Authority study on Pimlico, momentum is building towards a resolution of one kind or another. We believe three principles must guide those decisions.

Jockey Hamilton uninjured after scary spill
Jockey Weston Hamilton suffered a frightening spill Thursday at Aqueduct, but was uninjured, his agent said, and is expected to ride Friday at Laurel.

Rider Wes Hamilton gunning for Eclipse laurels
Hard-working young rider Weston Hamilton is among the national leaders among apprentice riders in wins and earnings — and is hoping that translates to an Eclipse Award next month.

Pimlico trainers pondering a future elsewhere
Trainers based at Pimlico hope it won’t come to it, but they’ve already begun figuring out a future when they can’t stable at Old Hilltop.

Xpressbet to give away $12,000 Pegasus big bet
Advance deposit wagering company Xpressbet will offer a $12,000 big bet sweepstakes on the upcoming Pegasus World Cup, with a winner getting the bet and a VIP trip to the race.