Monthly Archives: May 2016
Merkur Names Latin American Sales Chief
Merkur Names Latin American
Interblock Names Omohundro Product Manager
Exaggerator, Nyquist Set for Belmont Rematch
There may not be a Triple Crown on the line June 11 at Belmont Park, but a budding rivalry between the top two 3-year-old colts in the country is probably the next-best option.
So Far, Seven Pointing for Belmont Park
The New York Racing Association May 22 listed seven 3-year-olds, including the top three finishers in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), as pointing toward the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
THE AMERICAS
Sportsbook operator CG Technology’s failure to address known software bugs could jeopardize its Nevada gaming license; sports betting whale Billy Walters was charged with insider trading; the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma launched its free-play online poker site; Pennsylvania suggested requiring daily fantasy sports operators to partner with brick-and-mortar casinos and FanDuel’s auditors expressed “significant doubt” over the company’s future; court documents showed Florida’s Seminole Tribe’s casino operations made $2.2b in 2015; Delaware set a new online gambling revenue record; the Stronach Group announced the world’s priciest horserace; Caesars Entertainment offered creditors a couple billion more; California regulators revoked the gaming license of a former regulatory boss; Narsus Advisors’ Chris Grove said US online gambling needed a “broader base of support” and Howard Lederer offered a too-little-too-late apology to Full Tilt Poker customers.
EUROPE
Amaya Gaming’s new casino and sports verticals continued to erode poker revenue while PokerStars partnered with eSports stars Team Liquid; UK competition watchdogs gave conditional approval to the Ladbrokes-Coral merger; Poland’s deputy prime minister proposed legalizing online poker; Betsafe launched Apple TV’s first gambling app; Playtech cut 3/4 of the staff at its Xwise digital marketing division; Intralot revenue fell despite lottery growth; Nektan picked Leigh Nissim as its new CEO; UK advertising watchdogs spanked Boylesports for a crucifixion-themed promo; Russia backed away from plans to ban Bitcoin; the privatization of Holland Casino could be worth $1b; VegasMaster’s Julie Anderson pondered the future of virtual reality online casinos; Fast Track’s Simon Lidzen pushed customer service as the key to sustainable growth; NetEnt CEO Per Eriksson revealed the secrets behind his company’s runaway success; Jonas Wahlander said the acquisition of ComeOn Malta would boost Cherry AB’s sports betting presence; Rafi Farber said the recent share sell-off by 888 Holdings’ co-founders was much ado about nothing and Rebecca Liggero recapped the inaugural eSports Betting Summit.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
THE AMERICAS
Sportsbook operator CG Technology’s failure to address known software bugs could jeopardize its Nevada gaming license; sports betting whale Billy Walters was charged with insider trading; the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma launched its free-play online poker site; Pennsylvania suggested requiring daily fantasy sports operators to partner with brick-and-mortar casinos and FanDuel’s auditors expressed “significant doubt” over the company’s future; court documents showed Florida’s Seminole Tribe’s casino operations made $2.2b in 2015; Delaware set a new online gambling revenue record; the Stronach Group announced the world’s priciest horserace; Caesars Entertainment offered creditors a couple billion more; California regulators revoked the gaming license of a former regulatory boss; Narsus Advisors’ Chris Grove said US online gambling needed a “broader base of support” and Howard Lederer offered a too-little-too-late apology to Full Tilt Poker customers.
EUROPE
Amaya Gaming’s new casino and sports verticals continued to erode poker revenue while PokerStars partnered with eSports stars Team Liquid; UK competition watchdogs gave conditional approval to the Ladbrokes-Coral merger; Poland’s deputy prime minister proposed legalizing online poker; Betsafe launched Apple TV’s first gambling app; Playtech cut 3/4 of the staff at its Xwise digital marketing division; Intralot revenue fell despite lottery growth; Nektan picked Leigh Nissim as its new CEO; UK advertising watchdogs spanked Boylesports for a crucifixion-themed promo; Russia backed away from plans to ban Bitcoin; the privatization of Holland Casino could be worth $1b; VegasMaster’s Julie Anderson pondered the future of virtual reality online casinos; Fast Track’s Simon Lidzen pushed customer service as the key to sustainable growth; NetEnt CEO Per Eriksson revealed the secrets behind his company’s runaway success; Jonas Wahlander said the acquisition of ComeOn Malta would boost Cherry AB’s sports betting presence; Rafi Farber said the recent share sell-off by 888 Holdings’ co-founders was much ado about nothing and Rebecca Liggero recapped the inaugural eSports Betting Summit.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Raptors end Cavaliers’ post season winning streak
The underrated Toronto Raptors had their revenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers at a 99-84 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Has the Raptors finally found its rhythm to beat the Cleveland like what they did during the regular season, or was it just tough luck for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love?
It wasn’t good for the Raptors in Game 1 and Game 2, but it was a total turn around as the Raptors beat the Cavs on home turf cutting their series deficit to 2-1.
DeRozan hit the shots he needed and led the Raptors with 34 points. Kyle Lowry, after two bad games in Cleveland is back with 20 points. Cory Joseph added 14, and Patrick Patterson and DeMarre Carroll each had 10 for the Raptors.
Wild Dude Rallies to Kona Gold Victory
Two-time grade I-winning sprinter Wild Dude secured a graded stakes win in a third straight season May 21 when he rallied from fifth to score a clear victory in the $201,035 Kona Gold Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park.
Wild Dude Rallies to Kona Gold Victory
Two-time grade I-winning sprinter Wild Dude secured a graded stakes win in a third straight season May 21 when he rallied from fifth to score a clear victory in the $201,035 Kona Gold Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park.
MJC: Preakness Set Handle, Attendance Records
The Maryland Jockey Club reported attendance and total pari-mutuel handle records for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) program at Pimlico Race Course.
MJC: Preakness Set Handle, Attendance Records
The Maryland Jockey Club reported attendance and total pari-mutuel handle records for the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) program at Pimlico Race Course.
Paulassilverlining Delivers in Vagrancy
Vincent Scuderi’s homebred Paulassilverlining picked up her second graded stakes victory of the year with a win in the grade III, $150,000 Vagrancy Handicap May 21 at Belmont Park.
Trace Creek Pulls Hanshin Cup Upset
Shortleaf Stable’s homebred Trace Creek made his Polytrack debut a success when capturing the grade III $100,000 Hanshin Cup May 21 at Arlington International Racecourse,
Trace Creek Pulls Hanshin Cup Upset
Shortleaf Stable’s homebred Trace Creek made his Polytrack debut a success when capturing the grade III $100,000 Hanshin Cup May 21 at Arlington International Racecourse,
Takeover Target Closes for Dixie
Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Takeover Target overcame a wide trip and trailed in last turning for home, but found the highest gear in the final sixteenth May 21 to capture the $250,000 Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
Takeover Target Closes for Dixie
Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence’s Takeover Target overcame a wide trip and trailed in last turning for home, but found the highest gear in the final sixteenth May 21 to capture the $250,000 Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
Unbeaten Lightstream Takes Soaring Softly
A first try on turf proved no problem for undefeated Lightstream as she rallied to victory in the $100,000 Soaring Softly Stakes May 21 at Belmont Park.
Unbeaten Lightstream Takes Soaring Softly
A first try on turf proved no problem for undefeated Lightstream as she rallied to victory in the $100,000 Soaring Softly Stakes May 21 at Belmont Park.
Exaggerator Turns the Tables, Wins Preakness
After four losses to undefeated Nyquist, Exaggerator turned the tables with an off-the-pace victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.