The Pizza Man is riding a three-race winning streak into the $1 million Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) Oct. 3 during Fall Stars weekend at Keeneland.
Monthly Archives: September 2015
Stephanie's Kitten Seeks Flower Bowl Repeat
Trainer Chad Brown could have as many as four of the 10 possible runners in the Flower Bowl, but expected rain in the New York area will make this a challenging race to forecast.
Caesars testing ‘casino within a casino’ to attract millennial gamblers
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp is testing a ‘casino within a casino’ in a bid to convince slots-phobic millennials to try their hand at gambling.
Speaking Wednesday at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) conference in Las Vegas, new Caesars CEO Mark Frissora said “the time is now” for casino operators to embrace change to appeal to gamblers in the 18 to 35 demographic, who flock to Vegas to party but are far less interested in moving from dance floor to casino floor.
Frissora told the G2E audience that Caesars was installing a special gaming zone within one of its Las Vegas Strip properties in order to gauge the response from younger gamblers. Other than that, Frissora was cagey on specifics regarding the ‘top secret’ project, saying only that the zone’s walls were movable, allowing the operator to change the feel of the space. (Anyone else suspect that Caesars will be kidnapping all the millennials who enter this speakeasy, then using the ransom to help pay off its creditors?)
While waiting for the results of this experiment, Frissora said Caesars was attempting to boost interest in its traditional slot machines by incorporating social gaming features like leaderboards to track high-scoring players. Citing his personal experiences with his own children aged 29 to 35 years, Frissora said “these games need to change” if they want to attract younger demographics.
Powerball jackpot at $301 million for Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s lottery stood at $301 million early in the day, the game’s highest jackpot since February. The jackpot has been growing since a California man named Willie Nelson won $110 million in early August.
Two from Orange County Claim $1 Million Lottery Prizes
Gloria White of Goshen and Charles Kaune of Highland Mills are a lot richer after winning $1 million Lottery games. White, 74, won second prize playing CASH4LIFE, using the birth dates of her husband, daughter and three grandchildren to nail the first five numbers 5, 19, 21, 24 and 27. She just missed the cash ball, which would have given her first prize.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sets New 12-Month Low at $37.95
Las Vegas Sands Corp. ‘s share price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Tuesday , Market Beat Ratings reports. The company traded as low as $37.95 and last traded at $38.49, with a volume of 5,216,457 shares traded.
a I was in shocka : Henrico woman scratches $1 million lotto prize
When Amanda Spiller of Henrico saw that she’d won the $1 million prize in the Virginia Lottery’s $100 Million Cash Extravaganza game , she said it didn’t immediately sink in. Spiller bought the winning ticket at the 7-Eleven at 2750 Hungary Spring Road in Richmond.
Pearson plc Price Target Cut to GBX 1,200 by Analysts at Barclays
The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Barclays’ price target would indicate a potential upside of 9.19% from the company’s previous close.
Aaron Mermelstein Makes It Two WPT Titles In A Year With Maryland Win
Aaron Mermelstein took down the inaugural WPT Maryland Live! Stop this week to add a cool $250,000 to his career earnings. Amazingly, Aaron’s win came just eight months after he won his first WPT title, the WPT Borgata Winter Open. For his troubles, the American pro also bagged a seat in next year’s WPT World […]
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Tickets on Sale for 'BC Bash' at Red Mile
Breeders’ Cup and Red Mile have opened sales for the “Breeders’ Cup Bash,” to be held Oct. 30-31 at the simulcast facility at Red Mile.
Width Tagged as Favorite for Frizette
Width, a daughter of Blame, has been pegged as the 5-2 morning-line favorite in the one-turn mile Frizette Stakes (gr. I) for 2-year-old fillies Oct. 3 at Belmont.
Penn National Official Admits to Wire Fraud
A racing official with Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges after he allegedly accepted bribes in exchange for inside information about races.
11 Entered for Keeneland's First Lady on Turf
The $400,000 First Lady Stakes (gr. IT) at Keeneland Race Course Oct. 3 attracted 11 older fillies and mares, including grade I winner Tepin, Canadian champion Solid Appeal, and three European-based runners.
Three Ohio Tracks Granted 293 Days for 2016
Ohio’s three Thoroughbred racetracks have been approved for a total of 293 racing dates for 2016 as approved Sept. 29 by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
Spa Stars Vie for Breeders' Futurity
Two notable graded winners from Saratoga Race Course’s summer meet will head west for the Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity (gr. I) at Keeneland, with a spot in the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I) on the line.
Sky Betting & Gaming launch eSports betting; five factors for eSports growth
UK online gambling operator Sky Betting & Gaming has become the first operator to integrate Betgenius’ new eSports betting product.
This week, Sky Betting & Gaming launched its new eSports betting product thanks to a new partnership with Betgenius. Earlier this month, Betgenius claimed an industry first via the launch of its new comprehensive eSports betting product, which allows operators the ability to offer a multitude of pre-game and live betting markets on major eSports titles, including League of Legends, Counter Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2.
On Wednesday, eGaming Review quoted Sky Betting & Gaming’s head of sports trading Ben Wright saying the company saw “great potential” in the burgeoning eSports market. Wright said the partnership with Betgenius was a key plank of Sky Betting & Gaming’s vision of “making better better.” Betgenius CEO Mark Locke logrolled back, calling Sky Betting & Gaming “a critical partner in our journey to success.”
FIVE KEYS TO ESPORTS FUTURE GROWTH
Sons win lottery after listening to mom's advice
Two brothers who just hit the lotto jackpot have their mother to thank.Winner Stories, Ohio, Quinto
Handle Declined, Purses Rose at Churchill
Average daily all-sources and on-track pari-mutuel handle fell while average daily purses and field size rose during the 11-day September at Churchill Downs that ended Sept. 27.
Keeneland Catalogs 4,476 for November Sale
Keeneland has cataloged 4,476 horses for its 2015 November breeding stock sale, which will be held Nov. 2-13 and begin two days after the track hosts the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the first time.
Meadowlands Begins All-Turf Meeting Oct. 1
The Meadowlands kicks off the first of 13 all-turf race cards Thursday, Oct. 1, with 73 horses entered across the six-race program.