The New York State Gaming Commission and New York Racing Association March 24 said they have established standing security protocols for horses racing in grade 1 races with purses of $1 million or more.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
War Story Looks to Turn Tables in LA Derby
War Story could be in position to turn the tables on his rival — especially after putting in a sensational five-furlong breeze in :58 4/5 March 18.
China lottery sales up 36%; Singapore lottery players pay tribute to founder
China’s lottery sales rose 24% in February, according to stats released this week by the Ministry of Finance.
Total lottery sales for the month hit RMB 24.8b (US $4b). Welfare lottery sales rose 10.7% to RMB 13b while sports lottery sales leaped 42.7% to RMB 11.8b. For January and February combined, sales are up 35.8% over the same period last year.
While the year-on-year gains are impressive, the figures for March will make for interesting reading. As of March 1, provincial lottery administration centers were ordered to suspend online sales after Beijing determined that some unscrupulous lottery agents weren’t reporting all sales. The ‘temporary’ suspension led to a precipitous drop in the share price of online-focused lottery operator 500.com.
CHINA LOTSYNERGY ENJOYS RECORD TURNOVER IN 2014
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in East Cobb
A winning Georgia Lottery instant ticket worth $450,000 was sold in Marietta. Smoke Rise Chevron, located at 288 Powers Ferry Road , sold a $450,000 Big Money instant ticket with a $450,000 top prize.
Change Adds Options for KTDF Purse Funds
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Monday, March 23, approved changes that will allow more flexibility in the use of Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund purse money generated by wagering on historical races.
Man plans honeymoon after $1 million lottery win
“I’m still in shock,” he said as he collected his prize money at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. “It was unreal.”
Jerkens Remembered at Gulfstream Park Service
A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Gulfstream Park Tuesday, March 24, for a memorial service to honor Hall of Fame horseman Allen Jerkens, who died March 18 at the age of 85.
888 Holdings “never been so healthy in our lives” after record 2014 performance
UK-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings has “never been so healthy in our lives,” according to CEO Brian Mattingley (pictured).
Mattingley said 888 was “on fire” after posting record profits in 2014. Revenue in the 12 months ending Dec. 31 rose 14% to $455m, adjusted earnings jumped one-third to $101m and profit before tax gained 28% to $68m. 888 shares rose nearly 4% on Tuesday to close at 158.5p.
B2C revenue rose 11% to $391m. Online casino revenue was up 16% to $220.6m while bingo gained 7% to $47m. 888’s poker vertical was flat year-on-year at $94m, although, given the negative state of the global online poker market, flat revenue represents something of a major victory. Active poker player ranks rose 8% in Q4.
888’s ‘emerging offerings’ rose 22% to $30m. This category includes 888’s Kambi Sports Solutions-powered sportsbook 888Sport, which reported revenue up 115% thanks in part to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mattingley called the sportsbook performance the “undoubted highlight” of 888’s 2014 report.
Update Of Lottery Ticket Basket Strategy As Of 3/20/15 Bought 150 Li & Fung ADR Shares At $1.86
In my last Instablog, I updated the REIT Basket Strategy. Normally, I will update the basket strategies in my blog every 1 to 2 months.
Dubai Sky Among Nine Late TC Nominees
Nine more 3-year-olds were made eligible to the Triple Crown during the late nomination period that closed March 23. The fee for each horse was $6,000.
Q&A with Lyle Berman
Q&A with Lyle Berman
Sources: Cathy Walker dismissed as Seneca Gaming CEO
Cathy Walker , who broke the proverbial glass ceiling in the gaming industry when she was named president and CEO of Seneca Gaming Corp. five years ago, has been relieved of her duties. No word has been given about who will assume Seneca Gaming’s presidency and CEO position, either on an interim or permanent basis.
Myrtle Beach man texts family to say he won lottery
He sent a text the morning after he found out he won $200,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket. Attached to the message was a photo of the winning ticket.
FOX Sports 1 to Broadcast World Cup Live
The Jockey Club Tour on FOX Sports 1 will broadcast the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) live from Meydan Racecourse March 28.
Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 24
Following is an update from March 24 on some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Tabs Spearman
Brian Spearman, a senior vice president at PepsiCo, has joined Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners as an equity partner and has assumed the role of chairman effective immediately.
Trainer McCauley Facing KHRC Allegations
Trainer Tevis McCauley will have to answer to multiple charges, including allegations of “milkshaking” and medication rule violations, following an investigation by Kentucky Horse Racing Commission staff.
Wall Street rushes to bring down 2015 Macau estimates after a speech…
If casino raids and falling revenue weren’t enough to convince you that the Chinese government is purposely killing Macau’s gambling business, officials laid it all out on Monday. In his annual policy address , Macau’s chief executive, Fernando Chui Sai-on, said the government would be strengthening regulation on the gaming industry ahead of its review of casino license renewals.
March Madness: Streaking Pin Oak Stable
Pin Oak Stable rides a hot streak with two graded stakes winners this month, a $950,000 sale 2-year-old by sire Broken Vow, and general manager Clifford Barry-bred Florida Derby (gr. I) hopeful Itsaknockout.