Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum’s Prince Bishop overpowered rivals California Chrome and Lea and opened up in the stretch to take the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) on Saturday, March 28 at Meydan.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Gold Medal Dancer Works for Apple Blossom
Gold Medal Dancer traveled five furlongs in a brisk :59 1/5 March 28 at Oaklawn Park, prepping for a run in the April 10 Apple Blossom Handicap (gr. I). A decision will be made March 30 as to whether Untapable will run.
Amaya to spin off Diamond Game lottery division, welcomes Quebec licensing plans
Canada’s Amaya Gaming has taken the first step in its plan to divest itself of its B2B assets by spinning off its Diamond Game lottery division.
Amaya acquired the Los Angeles-based Diamond Game Enterprises – which operates 2,100 instant ticket vending machines in 15 jurisdictions in North America – in 2013 for $25m. On Thursday, Amaya announced it would spin off Diamond Game via a public float on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Amaya has created a new division, Innova Gaming Group, that will hold all shares in Diamond Game. Amaya declined to offer expectations for how much money it intends to gain via the initial public offering. Whatever sum it raises, Amaya plans to use the proceeds to pay down debt and/or repurchase its own shares.
Meanwhile, Amaya has issued a statement addressing the province of Quebec’s plans to introduce some form of licensing regime for private online gambling operators. The plans, outlined in Quebec’s 2015-16 budget statement, also call for internet service providers to IP-block other “illegal” gambling sites so as to boost the fortunes of Loto-Quebec’s online site Espace-jeux.
Solow All Alone in Dubai Turf
French runner Solow was all alone at the line in the $6 million Dubai Turf Sponsored by DP World (UAE-I) March 28. The 5-year-old covered the 1,800 meters in 1:47.76 to give trainer Freddy Head his first win in Dubai.
Dolniya Quickens to Sheema Classic Score
The 4-year-old filly Dolniya beat the boys March 28, taking the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic Presented by Longines (UAE-I) at Meydan over Flintshire while American champion Main Sequence finished off the board.
Mubtaahij Easily Earns Kentucky Derby Spot
Mubtaahij drew off to an easy victory in the $2 million Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group UAE Derby (UAE-II) Saturday, March 28 at Meydan and punch his ticket to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sole Power Drives to Al Quoz Sprint Win
Irish-trained Sole Power ran down Peniaphobia and won the $1 million IPIC Al Quoz Sprint (UAE-I) by about a half length March 28 at Meydan.
Secret Circle Powers Home in Golden Shaheen
Secret Circle powered home March 28 in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored by Gulf News (UAE-I), holding off the late-closing Super Jockey after running down a determined Rich Tapestry.
Brown Panther Pounces in Dubai Gold Cup
Brown Panther overcame his wide draw soon after the start and kicked away to an impressive victory in the $1 million Al Tayer Motors Dubai Gold Cup (UAE-II) March 28 at Meydan.
Gatski Commercial Finalizes New Industrial Leases
Gatski Commercial’s Sean Simon, and Gabe Telles, finalized a new, 62-month industrial lease, representing Equus Investment Group, LP.
Mubtaahij Scores Easiest of Wins in UAE Derby
Mubtaahij drew off to an easy victory in the $2 million Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group UAE Derby (UAE-II) Saturday, March 28 at Meydan.
Tamarkuz Takes Godolphin Mile Thriller
Sheikh Hamdan’s Tamarkuz fought out the finish with Sloane Avenue and won the $2 million Meydan Sobha $1 million Godolphin Mile (UAE-II) March 28 at Meydan.
Lottery scholarship facing $20 million shortfall
Anthony Rodriguez, a senior at the University of New Mexico, is one of 7,749 students attending UNM on the lottery scholarship. “I think especially in a state like New Mexico, where we have educational problems and poverty problems, I think it’s important.
Champion Groupie Doll Delivers Premature Foal
Champion Groupie Doll delivered her first foal on March 5, about a week before her original March 11 due date. The premature colt was rushed immediately to Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington.
MENA game developers urged to cooperate
BEIRUT: Game developers in the region must cooperate and share data in order to increase production and reach a wider audience, an industry expert said. “Sharing data among game developers would allow them to collect common patterns for all games including downloads and payment habits for all customers,” Joseph Shomali, co-founder and CEO of Play 3arabi, told The Daily Star.
Sale lottery winners help spruce up flats for homeless young people
NATIONAL Lottery winners from across the North West – including Sale’s Nigel and Sharon Mather – have been helping to bring a smile to the faces of homeless young people. The winners donned their painting overalls to help transform flats at Barnardo’s Rachel House in Bury which looks after homeless young people, supporting them to lead independent lives.
Muir teacher wins – Excellence in Education' award
Muir teacher wins ‘Excellence in Education’ award Eric Williams uses field trips, other activities to prepare special ed students for life Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/milford/2015/03/27/muir-teacher-honored/70382006/ Muir Middle School special education teacher Eric Williams poses for a photo with his nephews, Nick Dodge , Jack Dodge , and Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo, after accepting his Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan Lottery.
Bradford will use 49 million lottery grant to develop 'early years pathway' for young children
BRADFORD will use a A 49 million lottery grant to develop an integrated “early years pathway” for babies and young children in some of the city’s most deprived areas. The Better Start Bradford partnership, led by Bradford Trident, shared their ideas this week during a two-day conference at the Kala Sangam Arts Centre.
Are You the Lottery Winner Who Bought Your Ticket in Woodland Hills?
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in tonight’s SuperLotto Plus drawing and the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing will grow to $20 million. But one of three tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Woodland Hills.
Jerry Lewis nabs NAB honor; – Pin Up' marks anniversary by doubling up the bombshells
Notes from across the scene in VegasVille, in a week topped by a comment from a gentleman who seemed about 70 years old, sitting next to me with a his wife at Thursday’s early performance of “Zumanity” at New York-New York. As the show’s expertly choreographed cage-fight scene between characters wearing black briefs and red pumps kissed to culminate the scene, the guy turned to his wife and said, “Did they have to do that?” I turned to them both and said, “Yes.