Financial Issues
Maryland 5 Star event cancelled for 2026 over financial concerns
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The Maryland 5 Star, a premier five-star eventing competition in the United States, has been cancelled for 2026 due to financial issues faced by its organizers. US Equestrian confirmed the decision, noting efforts to secure a new licensee for a lower-level event at the same venue. The pause aims to allow for better preparation for a potential return in 2027.
Indie distributor Row K Entertainment, launched less than eight months ago, faces unpaid bills and financial concerns that threaten its film slate. Maude Apatow's directorial debut 'Poetic License' has been delayed from May to September, perplexing its producers and star. Founders cite strategic adjustments amid vendor payment delays.
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The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the harness racing license for Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, citing the track's failure to demonstrate financial integrity. This action follows canceled races and bounced checks, jeopardizing the remaining events this season. Industry leaders express concern over the track's viability amid ongoing financial struggles.