Scott Serio has won the 2015 Media Eclipse Award for Photography for his photograph of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah working out on the Keeneland training track in preparation for last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Monthly Archives: January 2016
First Foal Reported for Itsmyluckyday
The first reported foal by grade I winner and Spendthrift Farm stallion Itsmyluckyday is a filly born Jan. 4 at Lake Hamilton Equine in Royal, Ark.
First Foal Reported for Itsmyluckyday
The first reported foal by grade I winner and Spendthrift Farm stallion Itsmyluckyday is a filly born Jan. 4 at Lake Hamilton Equine in Royal, Ark.
Powerball jackpot soars to $450 million
” The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has soared to $450 million thanks to strong sales. Multi-State Lottery Association officials on Tuesday increased the expected prize from $400 million because of fast sales for the largest lottery jackpot in nearly a year.
New Gus the groundhog makes his TV debut looking leaner, older
The Pennsylvania Lottery debuted its new computer-generated imagery version of Gus the groundhog on New Year’s Day, replacing the original animatronic puppet that it used to pitch its instant games. The new Gus the groundhog began appearing inon New Year’s Day, promoting a new instant lottery game named in his honor, “Gus Bucks.”
Love the Chase in Kentucky, Going to Tapit
As the days count down to California Chrome’s comeback in the Jan. 9 San Pasqual (gr. II), the defending Horse of the Year’s dam continued her own journey with a trip to Kentucky, where she’ll be bred to Tapit.
Love the Chase in Kentucky, Going to Tapit
As the days count down to California Chrome’s comeback in the Jan. 9 San Pasqual (gr. II), the defending Horse of the Year’s dam continued her own journey with a trip to Kentucky, where she’ll be bred to Tapit.
Taiwan busts “largest online gambling operation in the nation’s history”
Officials in Taiwan have broken up what they’re describing as the “largest online gambling operation in the nation’s history.”
On Tuesday, Taiwanese authorities announced that over 300 police had conducted raids on 55 locations across the country the previous day. The target of Monday’s raids was an online gambling ring operating as Jiu Zhou Casino, which reportedly handled NT $2b (US $60m) in wagers from Taiwanese punters.
Police detained 53 suspects, including the alleged ringleader, a 35-year-old man named Kao Hung-yu. Kao has reportedly copped to organizing the ring’s illegal lottery and sports betting operations, but has denied taking bets on the Jan. 16 national elections.
Police have called in technical experts to examine the 78 computers seized during the raids in order to determine whether Kao’s claims regarding the election wagers are true. Authorities have expressed concerns that election betting could cause ‘rogue elements’ to attempt to manipulate the election results to their advantage.
Bwin.party turns in positive Q4 trading update ahead of GVC takeover
UK-listed online gambling operator Bwin.party digital entertainment turned in a better than expected Q4 trading update, its last before the company is absorbed by GVC Holdings.
On Tuesday, Bwin.party issued a pre-close trading update showing Q4 revenue up 5% year-on-year, with most of the gains coming via the sports betting and casino verticals. The company says real growth was 8% if you factor out the impact of new value added taxes in its European Union markets.
Bwin.party said its mobile channels had performed particularly well, which GVC investors will find encouraging, given that Bwin.party had been comparatively slow to grasp the significance that mobile would hold for the online gambling industry.
The single-digit revenue boost is more impressive due to it representing the company’s first year-on-year positive quarterly momentum in two years. Bwin.party says its outlook for the year is strong, presuming it has a good showing in this summer’s European Championship. The company also expects to reap a full year’s benefits from its aggressive cost-cutting moves in 2015.
Bwin.party turns in positive Q4 trading update ahead of GVC takeover
UK-listed online gambling operator Bwin.party digital entertainment turned in a better than expected Q4 trading update, its last before the company is absorbed by GVC Holdings.
On Tuesday, Bwin.party issued a pre-close trading update showing Q4 revenue up 5% year-on-year, with most of the gains coming via the sports betting and casino verticals. The company says real growth was 8% if you factor out the impact of new value added taxes in its European Union markets.
Bwin.party said its mobile channels had performed particularly well, which GVC investors will find encouraging, given that Bwin.party had been comparatively slow to grasp the significance that mobile would hold for the online gambling industry.
The single-digit revenue boost is more impressive due to it representing the company’s first year-on-year positive quarterly momentum in two years. Bwin.party says its outlook for the year is strong, presuming it has a good showing in this summer’s European Championship. The company also expects to reap a full year’s benefits from its aggressive cost-cutting moves in 2015.
Wyoming teacher wins Excellence in Education award
A Wyoming educator known for inspiring students to succeed and her willingness to work with them after school and on weekends to help them thrive has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Jacqueline Dolce, teaches 10th grade U.S. history and 11th grade government and advanced placement government classes at Wyoming High School, which is part of the Wyoming Public Schools district.
Wyoming teacher wins Excellence in Education award
A Wyoming educator known for inspiring students to succeed and her willingness to work with them after school and on weekends to help them thrive has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Jacqueline Dolce, teaches 10th grade U.S. history and 11th grade government and advanced placement government classes at Wyoming High School, which is part of the Wyoming Public Schools district.
Social Media Reaction: Politicians respond to Presidenta s gun measures
Multi-State Lottery Association officials on Tuesday increased the expected prize from $400 million because of fast sales for the largest lo A legislative committee is set to hold a public hearing on a Republican bill that would prohibit people from owning dangerous exotic animals
Social Media Reaction: Politicians respond to Presidenta s gun measures
Multi-State Lottery Association officials on Tuesday increased the expected prize from $400 million because of fast sales for the largest lo A legislative committee is set to hold a public hearing on a Republican bill that would prohibit people from owning dangerous exotic animals
Weil, founder of Gestut Etzean, Dies at 88
Heinz Weil, founder of the successful German stud Gestut Etzean, has died at the age of 88, Racing Post reports.
Classic Lotto jackpot grows; Ohio Lottery results for Monday
The Classic Lotto jackpot increases to $1.2 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from Monday’s drawing. Pick 3 winners receive $500 for a $1 straight bet and the odds of winning are 1-in-1,000.
Classic Lotto jackpot grows; Ohio Lottery results for Monday
The Classic Lotto jackpot increases to $1.2 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers from Monday’s drawing. Pick 3 winners receive $500 for a $1 straight bet and the odds of winning are 1-in-1,000.
Handle Inches Up, Purses Drop Slightly
Despite more than 2,300 fewer races compared with 2014, commingled pari-mutuel handle on United States races inched up 1.18% to $10,676,223,640 in 2015. It is the first year-over-year increase since 2012.
Handle Inches Up, Purses Drop Slightly
Despite more than 2,300 fewer races compared with 2014, commingled pari-mutuel handle on United States races inched up 1.18% to $10,676,223,640 in 2015. It is the first year-over-year increase since 2012.
Portland Meadows Cancels Live Racing Jan. 5
Due to freezing temperatures and a review of track conditions, Portland Meadows has canceled live racing for Tuesday, Jan. 5.