Arkansas legislative leaders said they’re hoping to have a copy of state government’s proposed $5.2 billion budget for fiscal 2016 on the desks of lawmakers by the end of this week as they scramble to wrap up the Arkansas legislative session by the end of this month. They said they also want this week to complete work on legislation complementing Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s $32 million plan to curb prison crowding.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Mubtaahij Fit and Ready for UAE Derby
Mubtaahij will bid to win the third jewel of the United Arab Emirates Triple Crown March 28 in the $2 million S&M Al Naboodah Group UAE Derby (gr. II) at Meydan.
Kentucky Downs Plans Historic Racing Changes
In April Kentucky Downs plans to change its current historic racing machines, currently the Cella family’s Instant Racing games, to a new player in the market Encore Gaming.
GVC Holdings celebrates boffo 2014, eyes acquiring “something like” Bwin.party
UK-listed online gambling operator GVC Holdings saw operating profit soar in 2014 thanks to the “resounding success” of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
GVC, which operates the Sportingbet and Betboo brands, issued a preliminary results announcement for the year ended Dec. 31 that showed betting turnover rising 25% to €1.46b and net gaming revenue up 32% to €225m. Earnings rose 28% to €39.2m and GVC’s stock rose 1.3% on the day to close at 460p.
Sportsbook revenue was up 21% to €110.2m, 71% of which was generated by GVC’s mobile channels. Sportsbook margin was up 0.2 points to 9.8%, despite the widely cited ‘punter friendly’ football results that decimated other operators in Q4. Non-sports gaming revenue rose 26% to €114.6m.
In 2015 trading through March 18, GVC says sports wagers are up 22% over Q1 2014, net gaming revenue is up 18% to €661k per day and in-play revenue is up 19% to €300k per day. GVC CEO Kenneth Alexander said the firm “has never been in a stronger position and we look forward to 2015 and beyond with confidence.”
A bridge too far: A recap of Edmonton bridge projects that didn't go as planned
As the Full House Lottery unveils its 2015 edition, it’s the wow factor that is front and centre. Expect adjectives like monumental, uplifting and thrilling to come off your lips if you opt to tour the three grand prize homes, each of which takes playing house to a whole new level.
Italy Scoops The Inaugural Global Poker Masters
The inaugural Global Poker Masters (GPM), an event which Cards Chat was an official media partner of, took place this weekend in Malta and when the betting was over it was one of the statistical underdogs that ran away with the championship title. Dubbed the World Cup of Poker (not to be confused with PokerStars […]
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Dubai Trackwork Notes, March 23
Following is a look at some of the horses preparing for races on the $30 million Dubai World Cup card, to be run March 28 at Meydan.
Bailey, Durkin Among Four Into Hialeah HOF
Three Racing Hall of Fame jockeys and a legendary track announcer are to be inducted into Hialeah Park’s Hall of Fame March 30.
KHRC Approves Regulation for Salix-Free Races
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission March 23 approved a regulation that would permit the state’s racetracks to card races that would prohibit the administration of furosemide within 24 hours of post time.
Ivey’s Bid To Dismiss Borgata Lawsuit Rejected
Phil Ivey’s attempt to have the Borgata’s lawsuit against him dropped has been rejected by a US District Judge. The case relates to four sessions of baccarat that Ivey and fellow defendant Cheng Yin Sun played at the Borgata in 2012, during which they won $9.6 million. The casino claims that the edge-sorting technique the […]
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WV Legislature to Review Racing and Gaming
Both houses of the West Virginia legislature have adopted a resolution forming a select committee that will undertake a “comprehensive study” of the state’s racing and gaming industries and report its findings in 2016.
Plainridge Park Casino set to open June 24th
By News Staff [email protected] The owners of Plainridge Park Casino announced Monday they are set to open the casino doors in June. Penn National Gaming Inc. says pending final approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the casino will open on June 24th.
New York to Study Use of Race-Day Furosemide
New York regulators March 23 said they want to hold a forum to consider the future use of anti-bleeding medication furosemide in the state.
Shared Belief, Bayern Nominated to CT Classic
Shared Belief, who most recently won the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), and Bayern, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) in his last start last November, are among 56 nominees for the April 18 Charles Town Classic.
IGT's Powerbucks Pays Its First Million Dollar Jackpot
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Suffolk OTB to work with state, not local officials on Medford casino plans
The site of the former Brookhaven Multiplex off South Service Road in Medford. Suffolk OTB plans to create a gaming facility in the area.
Macau leader Fernando Chui vows to strengthen casino regulation in policy address
Macau Chief Executive Dr Fernando Chui Sai-on vowed to strengthen regulation of the gaming industry when the former Portuguese enclave conducts a review of casino licence renewals, as he gave his annual policy address on Monday. But Chui warned against the “possible problem” of unemployment arising from adjustments to the casino industry, saying that measures will be taken to prevent the problem from snowballing and affecting other industries.
Tarrant TCA Award of Merit Winner for March
Thoroughbred Charities of America has announced Amy Tarrant as the March recipient of its Award of Merit. Tarrant, a Thoroughbred owner and breeder received the award at the FTBOA awards banquet.
Action Line: Help grandma dodge fake lottery come-ons
My grandmother is 81. I help her with light housekeeping, getting her groceries and anything else she needs. The reason I am writing to you is that she keeps getting these foreign lottery checks in the mail.
Who's who in the billionaire club
UNLV officials are looking for wealthy donors to help support the medical school . Good thing Las Vegas isn’t lacking billionaires.