Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh won’t propose his bill to allow a statewide vote on a lottery and casinos during the second special session. According to Al.com the bill Marsh introduced during the regular session and first special session was a proposed constitutional amendment to allow a lottery and casinos at the state’s four greyhound tracks.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
It's Official: American Pharoah to Travers
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah will head to Saratoga Race Course for the Aug. 29 Travers Stakes (gr. I), his connections announced Aug. 23 after the colt worked at Del Mar.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre Premieres New Musical ACE in Concert This Weekend
The Nevada Conservatory Theatre will present the new musical “ACE” in a fully-staged concert setting for two performances only today and tomorrow, August 22 and 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Judy Bayley Theatre. This special concert presentation is a benefit for the NCT with all proceeds going to help fund the ongoing work of the prestigious cultural institution.
The Record: Playing the lottery
THE COMPANY that runs New Jersey’s lottery system took responsibility for the technical issue that kept almost half the stores in the state from selling printed tickets for games like Pick-3 and Mega Millions for multiple days. So while that’s good, state officials should still be concerned about this arrangement.
Three new track records in OSS at Northfield
Three new track records in OSS at Northfield Saturday, August 22, 2015 – by Kimberly A. Rinker, Administrator, Ohio Standardbred Development Fund Elena colt, who now has $85,250 in his career coffers for partner Wilbur Lang, who also bred the youngster. Kanthaka won his previous OSS tests on July 4 at Scioto Downs by nearly eight lengths in 1:58.3 and on July 24 at Northfield in 1:58 triumph.
N.C. legislators look to expand lottery
Lawmakers in Raleigh are looking to place bets on the state lottery — once again — as a source of more money for education programs across North Carolina.Financials, Advertising, North Carolina, Technology, Online Ticket Sales, Keno, Budget
GA Wow Houses: $2.7M French Country, $2.3M 'Ultimate Privacy,' $2M Waterfront
Some top posts in Ga., including naming rights sold for Falcons Stadium and GE considering Atlanta move. Plus, how to share your local news.
Clock is ticking for mystery millionarie
It has been almost one year since the winning ticket was purchased at Pam’s Corner Dairy in Glenfield on September 6. Photo / NZ Herald It has been almost one year since the winning ticket was purchased at Pam’s Corner Dairy in Glenfield on September 6. All tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of the draw – meaning the lucky Kiwi has just two weeks to claim the cash. Anyone who bought a ticket from the Glenfield dairy for the 2014 draw should check it immediately at any Lotto outlet, Lotto said.
Caesars fixes money-laundering charges, convinces bankers to join restructuring
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp (CEC) has reportedly reached a deal to resolve Department of Justice claims of slipshod anti-money laundering (AML) protocols.
On Saturday, Reuters reported that CEC had reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ, under which it will pay $20m to satisfy criminal charges and parallel civil investigations by the US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
In October 2013, CEC announced it was under investigation for AML lapses at its Caesars Palace property in Las Vegas. The activity in question reportedly related to wagers placed at the property’s sportsbook by illegal betting rings.
Reuters’ sources claimed that FinCEN had been pushing the DOJ to resolve its investigation and had threatened to unilaterally pursue its civil action if the matter wasn’t resolved quickly. FinCEN’s pushiness reportedly caused some tension between it and the DOJ.
Wynn Resorts, Limited Downgraded by Vetr Inc. to Buy
They currently have a $115.66 target price on the casino operator’s stock. Vetr ‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 41.45% from the stock’s previous close.
Residents warned about postcode lottery scam RESIDENTS across…
RESIDENTS across Hampshire are being urged to dismiss a letter they receive claiming they have won a prize in an international postcode lottery. Trading Standards officers are warning people to “exercise caution” if they receive a letter in the post from overseas and is normally signed by a “vice president”.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
THE AMERICAS
Hopes faded for any US state approving online gambling in 2015; a Michigan tribe stopped sharing casino revenue with the state because the Michigan Lottery went online; a right-wing group sued the Department of Justice over its 2011 Wire Act opinion; a new study said slots revenue was declining due to record low payout ratios; Massachusetts’ first gaming venue generated $18m revenue in its first month; Caesars Entertainment broke off then resumed negotiations with its bankers; Atlantic City’s Borgata casino attempted to explain why it destroyed the cards at the heart of the Phil Ivey edge-sorting lawsuit; Alex Fletcher detailed the developing bromance between eSports and online betting and Rebecca Liggero examined eSports affiliate opportunities; Stephanie Racquel offered tips on modern methods for crisis management and Tatjana Pasalic welcomed Alex Dreyfus in her latest installment of Chats With Tats.
EUROPE
GVC Holdings upped its bid for Bwin.party to £1.1b while a Canadian firm sued GVC over an aborted joint venture; Gala Coral Group’s online profits overcame new taxes and its Coral brand signed not one but two new football betting partnerships; Costa Rica-based online sportsbook 5Dimes exited the UK market; Malta announced it was revising its online gambling regime; fantasy sports operator DraftKings got its new UK gaming license but insisted it had no plans to launch a traditional sportsbook; Contagious Gaming confirmed its interest in acquiring Sportech, which saw its online operations take a dive in H1; a UK gaming industry group tightened its advertising code; a YouGov survey found online-only bookies had more favorable brand perception; Denmark’s regulated online market got a boost from the casino vertical; Unibet confirmed plans to apply for a new Romanian online license; that Turkish gambling ring fronting as a political party was raided yet again; Rank Group posted growth across all brands last year; bookmaker Geoff Banks sued the British Horseracing Authority over the Speculative Bid farce at Ascot; Paddy Power and Boylesports expanded their Irish retail presence and Full Tilt continued tinkering with its loyalty program.
Donaco, Heng Sheng Group ink junket deal for new Star Vegas VIP room
Casino operator Donaco International has enlisted the help of junket operator Heng Sheng Group to funnel VIP gamblers to Donaco’s Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia.
The two parties announced this week that they’d signed a three-year deal under which Heng Sheng will bring high-rollers to a new VIP gaming room at Star Vegas that will open in mid-September. The new room will feature up to 50 baccarat tables, which will be manned by Donaco-supplied dealers, while Heng Sheng will handle customer service.
The two parties have agreed to split the room’s profits, with the larger share going to Heng Sheng. In exchange, Heng Sheng will pay all junket commissions and Donaco will not face any liability from bad debts arising from insolvent VIPs.
Heng Sheng has also guaranteed a certain minimum win rate and a minimum turnover of THB 3b (US $84.3m) per month. The new room will cater entirely to new business for Donaco and will have no impact on Star Vegas’ existing Thai customer base.
$2 Million Powerball Ticket Purchased at Chester County Gas Station: Report
The retailer, 76, located at 3619 Lincoln Highway East in Thorndale, will receive $10,000 as a bonus for selling the winning ticket. 6ABC has reported that the retailer, 76, located at 3619 Lincoln Highway East in Thorndale, will receive $10,000 as a bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Lottery ticket worth $225K sold in Exeter
No one has claimed the prize yet, according to lottery spokesman Gary Miller and Marty Cirelli, owner of Cold Case Beverage. His business sold a Cash 5 ticket worth $655,000 last year, he said.
Big John B Repeats in Del Mar Handicap
Big John B powered past two rivals in the stretch to win the Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) by a widening 1 1/2 lengths, taking the 1 3/8-mile turf race for 3-year-olds and older a second straight year Saturday, Aug. 22.
CHRB Committee to Soon Discuss Lasix Issue
Two days after delaying steps to begin third-party administration of race-day furosemide, members of the California Horse Racing Board said they’re still in support — in concept — of the proposal.
Beholder Blows Away Pacific Classic Foes
The Spendthrift Farm runner toyed with the field of nine other males and pulled away to win by 8 1/4 lengths in her first start against males and her first start at 1 1/4 miles. She is the first female to win the race.
Bali busts online gambling ring, arrests 48 Chinese and Taiwanese
Indonesian authorities have broken up an illegal online gambling ring operating on the island of Bali.
On Friday, the Jakarta Post reported that the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office had detained 48 foreigners suspected of operating an illegal online gambling business out of a villa in Jimbaran, a tourist resort on the island.
Following a raid on Thursday, police detained 35 men and 13 women who hailed from Taiwan and China. Police said some of the suspects had attempted to escape but officers were confident they’d rounded up the entire gang. Some of those detained lacked proper documentation, while others had arrived on tourist visas but had overstayed their welcome.
Police also seized 35 laptops, 27 mobile phones, 59 modems, 85 WiFi routers and other technical tools of the trade. Immigration official Tieldwight Sabru said more investigation was needed to determine the scope of the operation but authorities are “quite sure” the group was accepting wagers from within Indonesia as well as from other countries.
Appealing Tale Holds Off Wild Dude in O'Brien
Grade I winner Wild Dude got within a head of front-running Appealing Tale in the stretch during the $250,000 Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar, but the pacesetter re-rallied on the rail to secure his first graded victory.