The good news is, you won the lottery. The bad news is, you might not receive your winnings until Illinois’ budget situation is worked out, just as one Illinois couple discovered.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Runhappy Romps to Record King's Bishop Score
Runhappy ran them off their feet Aug 29 in the $500,000 NYRA.com King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, giving trainer Maria Borell her first grade I victory and collecting the first one of his own in stakes-record time.
PR Leader Ed Lewi Passes on Travers Day
Public relations executive Ed Lewi, founder of the Capital Region public relations agency that has assisted in media relations and marketing efforts for NYRA since the late 1970s, passed away Aug. 29. He was 81.
Private Zone Speeds to Forego Victory
Private Zone went out to the lead unchallenged in the seven-furlong Forego Stakes (gr. I) and remained there throughout to win by open lengths Aug. 29 at Saratoga Race Course.
Kawi Handy Winner of Makfi Challenge
Favorite Kawi christened group I racing in New Zealand for the 2015-16 season when easily winning the Makfi Challenge at Hastings.
Unbridled Forever Rolls to First Grade I Win
After knocking on the door of grade I company last year, Unbridled Forever finally broke through when making her second start of the season Aug. 29 in the $500,000 Ballerina Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga.
Runhappy Romps to Record King's Bishop Win
Runhappy ran them off their feet Aug 29 in the $500,000 NYRA.com King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga, giving trainer Maria Borell her first grade I victory and collecting the first one of his own in stakes-record time.
'Cups King' Bart Cummings Dies at 87
Legendary Australian trainer Bart Cummings, who conditioned a record 12 Melbourne Cup (Aus-I) winners in career spanning six decades, has died at age 87 in Sydney.
Hephzibah man wins 2015 Cadillac CTS
A winning Georgia Lottery instant ticket has produced a brand new vehicle for one lucky Hephzibah man. Rodrigquez Willis, 40, has won a 2015 Cadillac CTS playing the instant game Cadillac Riches.
HKJC's Promotes Harding to Executive Post
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Aug. 29 announced the promotion of Andrew Harding to executive director of its Racing Authority division, effective Sept. 1.
Sheer Drama Plays Spoiler in Personal Ensign
Amid the hubbub around a potential budding rivalry between Untappable and Stopchargingmaria, Harold Queen’s Sheer Drama played spoiler Aug. 29, defeating both in the $750,000 Personal Ensign at Saratoga Race Course.
Florida Lottery Secretary Cynthia O'Connell Resigns Effective October 1
I am proud that during fiscal year 2014-15, the Florida Lottery has been able to achieve another milestone of record sales, totaling $5.58 billion and $1.5 billion in transfers to education. During my tenure, sales have grown from $3.9 billion to $5.58 billion, a significant achievement.
Boban Prevails in Spirited Memsie Finish
Trainer Chris Waller’s star sprinter-miler Boban dug down in the closing stages and prevailed in a tight three-horse finish in the New Zealand Bloodstock Memsie Stakes (Aus-I) Aug. 29 at Caulfield.
Phil Ivey Acts Ingenuous Over Use of Busty Cocktail Servers and Ample Liquor Output at Borgata Baccarat Sessions
Phil Ivey has been accused by the Borgata casino in Atlantic City of using illegal tactics to cheat the property out of millions at the baccarat tables by gaining an unfair advantage. Now Ivey has fired back, saying it’s the casino that took steps to make sure it could gain an edge over him, albeit […]
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1 year later, did racino meet the mark?
The Dayton racino opened its doors one year ago; while Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is pulling out all the stops for its first anniversary celebrations on Friday, 2 NEWS is looking into whether the company made good on its promises. When the racino opened, Hollywood Gaming officials said there’d be jobs, and that the city of Dayton would get a chunk of its winnings.
Lottery winners don't get largesse, but get left out
Without a state budget agreement two months into the new fiscal year, there’s no authority for the state comptroller to cut checks over $25,000. That means smaller winnings can be paid out, but not the larger lottery wins.
Investment Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates for Stantec
They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock. 8/7/2015 – Stantec had its price target lowered by analysts at Scotiabank from C$40.00 to C$37.00.
Internet sales of Minnesota lottery tickets coming to halt
Minnesota’s lottery is primed to pull the plug on ticket sales over the Internet.Legislation, Minnesota, Technology, Online Ticket Sales
Maryland Lottery to join Cash4Life game in early 2016
Maryland gambling officials issued their approval Thursday for the state to join the multi-state Cash4Life game starting in early 2016.Tennessee, Maryland, New Lottery Game, Multi-State Game, Audio, Cash4Life
Illinois Lottery not paying big winners because state legislature won't pass budget
Illinois lottery players who win more than $25,000 have to settle for an IOU for now because the state has not passed a budget.Financials, Illinois, General Interest, Government, Budget