Monthly Archives: September 2015

David Paredes Wins the World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open

David Paredes has won the World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open after defeating James Gilbert in heads-up action for the largest score in his professional career.

David Paredes likes playing poker in the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Two seasons ago, the man from Massachusetts finished runner-up in the Season XII World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Winter Poker Open, but he has exorcised those demons with victory in the Season XIV event held at the same venue.

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1,027 entrants were attracted to the $3m guarantee, during 20-25 September. The $3,500 buy-in meant $3,287,427 in prize money was collected. David Paredes took $723,227 of that – his biggest prize to date – meaning he has now taken over $1.2m away from the Borgata in the past three seasons. His current live tournament earnings now tops $2.2m.

Alert Bay Rallies to Take City of Hope Mile

Alert Bay, owned by Peter Redekop B.C., rallied late to capture the $200,000 City of Hope Mile (gr. IIT) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.

PokerStars Team SportStar Neymar Jr Shaves his Head Amid Tax Evasion Controversy

PokerStars Team SportStar, Neymar Jr., has shaven off his locks in the midst of a tax evasion scandal that has resulted in a Brazilian judge freezing assets worth £31m.

PokerStars Team SportsStar Neymar Jr. has been in the news this week. I’m not talking about his new look Samson hairstyle, but the £31m in frozen assets that a Brazilian judge has ordered over alleged tax evasion.

The 23-year old Barcelona and Brazilian star joined PokerStars in May; a signing that even eclipsed that of Grand Slam tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Neymar Jr. is a young man who love poker, a point proven when he turned up at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), to show some support for his friend Felipe Ramos, and also played in the main event and side event at the recent European Poker Tour (EPT) Festival in Barcelona.

According to press reports circulating the globe, Brazilian Judge Carlos Muta, has allegedly frozen assets belonging to the PokerStars Team SportStar to the tune of £31m. This includes property and vehicles, although it’s believed he has access to his bank accounts and other liquid assets.

OK-Bred Shotgun Kowboy Takes Oklahoma Derby

Raring to go in his second start off a long layoff, Oklahoma-bred Shotgun Kowboy won the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (gr. III) for the home team Sept. 27 at Remington Park.

$267M Powerball Jackpot Waiting For Lucky Winner

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Tin Type Gal Just Up in Miss Grillo Stakes

My Meadowview Farm’s homebred Tin Type Gal went from maiden winner in her previous start to grade III winner in the Sept. 27 Miss Grillo Stakes on the grass at Belmont Park.

NZ Sire No Excuse Needed Dies at 17

New Zealand sire No Excuse Needed was fatally injured in a paddock accident Sept. 25, Wakaito Stud announced. He was 17.

Tonalist Fires Bullet for Second Gold Cup Bid

Reigning Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) winner Tonalist drilled a bullet five furlongs Sept. 26 at Belmont Park in preparation for this year’s edition of the race Oct. 3.

Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed

THE AMERICAS

Sands gave up on Florida casino dreams, new target Georgia. Steve Wynn withdraws its license application to conduct Internet gambling in New Jersey. The state of Illinois reported a 5.8% drop in gambling revenue to $1.23b. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved Mashpee Wampanoag’s application to hold over 300 acres land in trust for its $500m casino in Massachusetts. Connecticut asked a federal court to dismiss MGM Resorts’ lawsuit. The founder of Bitcoin Savings & Trust Trendon Shavers pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. Rep. Frank Pallone wants sports betting to go “out of the shadows.” Massachusetts AG Maura Healey has initiated a review on the legality of DFS site DraftKings. NCAA has warned players of a one-year ban if caught playing fantasy sports. DraftKings to offer fantasy eSports on Oct. 1; FanDuel refused to be left behind. Shaquille O’Neal and Dynamic Gaming Systems to release a new slot at Parx Casino.

EUROPE

Julien Sitbon has won the Unibet Open in Cannes after beating the Swede Karl Stark in heads-up action at the Casino Barriere. Betfair has signed rugby legends Lawrence Dallaglio and Keith Wood to head their coverage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Novomatic has acquired amusement machine operator, Playnation.

Retirement for Bayern 'Being Evaluated'

Plans to retire 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Bayern are still to be determined following the colt’s third-place finish as the 6-5 favorite in the Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

Group's new headquarters expands services for teen parents

Monique Harris, founder and executive director of Southern Nevada Children First, is shown in her office at the nonprofit’s new headquarters at 3755 W. Lake Mead Blvd. in North Las Vegas. The classroom inside Southern Nevada Children First, 3755 W. Lake Mead Blvd., is set to teach young parents about safe sex and prepare them with job training and resume workshops.

Mississippi Grind Opens to Positive Reviews

Mississippi Grind, the new poker road movie with echoes of The Gambler and California Split, opened at movie theaters across America this weekend, largely to positive reviews. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Ben Mendelsohn as two haunted, dissolute soulmates, gambling their way across the South, and comes courtesy of the writer-director team Anna Boden […]

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Is NY-Bred Sudden Surprise Headed to BC?

Repole Stable’s homebred Sudden Surprise remained undefeated in three starts after he grabbed the early lead and held off Get Jets in the $150,000 Bertram F. Bongard Stakes for New York-bred 2-year-olds Sept. 27 at Belmont.

Morgan Advanced Materials PLC Rating Reiterated by Barclays

‘s stock had its “equal weight” rating reiterated by Barclays in a research note issued on Monday, AnalystRatingsNetwork.com reports. They currently have a GBX 350 target price on the stock.

Red Dubawi Last to First at San Siro

German-trained Red Dubawi came from last place to get the lead in the closing stages and win Premio Vittorio di Capua (Ity-I) Sept. 27 at San Siro in Milan.

Barretts October Sale Catalog Online

The auction of 270 horses, including 210 yearlings, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 starting at 11:00 a.m. PDT on the grounds of Del Mar.

Powerball Jackpot $267 Million: Odds Of Winning Jackpot Are About To Get Harder

What are the odds that your ticket has the winning numbers for the September 26 Powerball jackpot drawing? Although the odds are slim – 175 million to 1 – that you will be the sole winner of $267 million jackpot on Saturday night, it’s about to get even harder to win the top prize in the popular lottery game. According to USA Today , the odds will increase to 1 in almost 293 million starting on October 7 by adding more numbers to pick from.

$301 MILLION: Huge Powerball jackpot on tap for this week

This week Powerball will be the hot ticket, featuring a jackpot larger than any other United States lottery drawing in more than seven months.Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game

Nightflower Blossoms in Cologne's Europa

Stall Nizza’s homebred 3-year-old filly Nightflower scored a convincing triumph older over males in the Preis von Europa (Ger-I) Sept. 27 at Cologne.

Allergy Therapeutics plc's "Buy" Rating Reiterated at Panmure Gordon

‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by analysts at Panmure Gordon in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Marketbeat reports. They presently have a GBX 47 price objective on the stock.

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