Trainer Cliff Sise confirmed May 18 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) pacesetter Danzing Candy has been transferred to the barn of Bob Baffert.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Andrea Domingo named new head of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp
The new leader of the Philippines has selected a member of his election campaign team to serve as the new head of the country’s gambling regulatory body.
On Tuesday, president-elect Rodrigo Duterte announced that he was appointing Andrea Domingo (pictured) as head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Domingo will replace Cristino Naguiat Jr., who was appointed by outgoing president Benigno Aquino.
Domingo helped organize volunteer groups for Duterte’s election campaign and she’s no political novice, having previously served as head of the Bureau of Immigration, as a congresswoman from Pampanga in the mid-1990s and as CEO of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (a branch of the Public Works Department) during the administration of former president Gloria Arroyo.
Domingo will take over at a critical juncture of the Philippines gaming industry, with two more integrated resorts set to open in the Entertainment City Manila zone as well as Bloomberry Resorts’ controversial second Manila casino outside Entertainment City.
Andrea Domingo named new head of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp
The new leader of the Philippines has selected a member of his election campaign team to serve as the new head of the country’s gambling regulatory body.
On Tuesday, president-elect Rodrigo Duterte announced that he was appointing Andrea Domingo (pictured) as head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Domingo will replace Cristino Naguiat Jr., who was appointed by outgoing president Benigno Aquino.
Domingo helped organize volunteer groups for Duterte’s election campaign and she’s no political novice, having previously served as head of the Bureau of Immigration, as a congresswoman from Pampanga in the mid-1990s and as CEO of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (a branch of the Public Works Department) during the administration of former president Gloria Arroyo.
Domingo will take over at a critical juncture of the Philippines gaming industry, with two more integrated resorts set to open in the Entertainment City Manila zone as well as Bloomberry Resorts’ controversial second Manila casino outside Entertainment City.
888poker Promotion for WSOP Event Entry Highlights Move Towards Recreational Players
888poker, one of the top online poker websites in the world and a World Series of Poker sponsor, is currently running a promotion that will be of interest to WSOP fans. New players receive an $88 signup bonus. But that’s not all. From May 22 until June 12, a new user will also get a […]
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Nyquist 'Fit, Happy, Ready' Nearing Preakness
Trainer Doug O’Neill and Nyquist’s connections were happy with what they saw during the colt’s two-mile jog May 18 at Pimlico Race Course.
Nyquist 'Fit, Happy, Ready' Nearing Preakness
Trainer Doug O’Neill and Nyquist’s connections were happy with what they saw during the colt’s two-mile jog May 18 at Pimlico Race Course.
Lani Breezes in Advance of Preakness
Koji Maeda’s Lani took his time on the Belmont Park main track the morning of May 18, before turning in his final breeze ahead of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Saturday, May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.
Lani Breezes in Advance of Preakness
Koji Maeda’s Lani took his time on the Belmont Park main track the morning of May 18, before turning in his final breeze ahead of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Saturday, May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.
Desormeaux, Baffert Trying to Defeat Nyquist
Trainer Keith Desormeaux has had two horses who are combined 0-for-8 against undefeated champion Nyquist but that isn’t stopping him from taking another shot May 21 with Exaggerator in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Desormeaux, Baffert Trying to Defeat Nyquist
Trainer Keith Desormeaux has had two horses who are combined 0-for-8 against undefeated champion Nyquist but that isn’t stopping him from taking another shot May 21 with Exaggerator in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.
Brennan Got Nyquist Through 'Kindergarten'
Florida horseman Niall Brennan, along with Mike Ryan, purchased Nyquist as a yearling, then broke, trained, and sold the Derby winner as a 2-year-old.
Brennan Got Nyquist Through 'Kindergarten'
Florida horseman Niall Brennan, along with Mike Ryan, purchased Nyquist as a yearling, then broke, trained, and sold the Derby winner as a 2-year-old.
Hong Kong digital currency exchange loses $2M in bitcoins, ether in hack attack
Another digital currency exchange has fallen victim to a cyberattack.
Hong Kong-based Gatecoin was forced to shut down the exchange and its ports last May 9 after discovering a “potential leak” on its hot wallets, CoinDesk reported.
“On Monday night HKT [Hong Kong time], May 9, we experienced a disruption of our service caused by a server reboot and so far, we strongly believe that the breach is linked to this event,” Gatecoin announced in its website.
The breach in system caused the digital currency exchange to lose as much as 185,000 ethers and 250 bitcoins, worth an estimated $2.14 million. The missing cryptocurrency makes up 15 percent of the total crypto-assets held by Gatecoin.
Hong Kong digital currency exchange loses $2M in bitcoins, ether in hack attack
Another digital currency exchange has fallen victim to a cyberattack.
Hong Kong-based Gatecoin was forced to shut down the exchange and its ports last May 9 after discovering a “potential leak” on its hot wallets, CoinDesk reported.
“On Monday night HKT [Hong Kong time], May 9, we experienced a disruption of our service caused by a server reboot and so far, we strongly believe that the breach is linked to this event,” Gatecoin announced in its website.
The breach in system caused the digital currency exchange to lose as much as 185,000 ethers and 250 bitcoins, worth an estimated $2.14 million. The missing cryptocurrency makes up 15 percent of the total crypto-assets held by Gatecoin.
G2E Asia Raises the Bar as the Premier Trade Event in Asia’s Gaming Industry
Macau, May 18, 2016 – Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), Asia’s one-stop destination for gaming and entertainment decision makers and suppliers, co-organized by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, continues to demonstrate its commitment to serving industry needs and propelling forward the development of Asia’s gaming industry. World-class speakers, a powerful conference program, extensive government engagement and diverse onsite activities number among event highlights as it celebrates a decade of success and growth in Macau and Asia.
G2E Asia 2016 – Opening Day Recap
Day Two follows a successful opening of G2E Asia’s 10th anniversary edition at The Venetian Macao. The event kicked off with 180 exhibitors – 40% comprising newcomers, welcoming over 3,800 trade visitors from 79 countries and regions on the Opening Day, a number surpassed last year’s attendance by nearly 5%. Over 92% of Asian gaming operators attended to network and conduct business with gaming suppliers.
G2E Asia boasted support from key leaders of government, industry and the diplomatic community. Mr. Hu Wei, President of Reed Exhibitions Greater China officially opened the event – complete with a 10th anniversary timeline, followed by Mr. Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. The ceremony additionally featured G2E Asia congratulatory videos and ribbon-cutting. The occasion concluded with a traditional lion eye-dotting and dance – leading invited VIPs and guests directly onto the show floor.
G2E Asia Raises the Bar as the Premier Trade Event in Asia’s Gaming Industry
Macau, May 18, 2016 – Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia), Asia’s one-stop destination for gaming and entertainment decision makers and suppliers, co-organized by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, continues to demonstrate its commitment to serving industry needs and propelling forward the development of Asia’s gaming industry. World-class speakers, a powerful conference program, extensive government engagement and diverse onsite activities number among event highlights as it celebrates a decade of success and growth in Macau and Asia.
G2E Asia 2016 – Opening Day Recap
Day Two follows a successful opening of G2E Asia’s 10th anniversary edition at The Venetian Macao. The event kicked off with 180 exhibitors – 40% comprising newcomers, welcoming over 3,800 trade visitors from 79 countries and regions on the Opening Day, a number surpassed last year’s attendance by nearly 5%. Over 92% of Asian gaming operators attended to network and conduct business with gaming suppliers.
G2E Asia boasted support from key leaders of government, industry and the diplomatic community. Mr. Hu Wei, President of Reed Exhibitions Greater China officially opened the event – complete with a 10th anniversary timeline, followed by Mr. Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. The ceremony additionally featured G2E Asia congratulatory videos and ribbon-cutting. The occasion concluded with a traditional lion eye-dotting and dance – leading invited VIPs and guests directly onto the show floor.
Macau Legends Q1 earnings fall to $45.15M
High rollers in Macau fail to lift the first quarter earnings of casino services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd, which has dipped by as much as 3.7 percent to HK$350.6 million (US$ 45.15 million).
Macau Legend’s total revenue was dragged down by a 52.2 percent, year-on-year decline in adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to HKD35.8 million (US$4.6 million).
Reflecting the negative sentiment in the region, Macau gross gaming revenue for the first three months of 2016 declined by 13.3% year-on-year.
Gross gaming revenue of Macau Legend’s self-run VIP operation, New Legend rose by 58.3 percent, year-on-year to HK$80.6 (US$ 10.38 million), despite facing a challenging gaming landscape.
Macau Legends Q1 earnings fall to $45.15M
High rollers in Macau fail to lift the first quarter earnings of casino services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd, which has dipped by as much as 3.7 percent to HK$350.6 million (US$ 45.15 million).
Macau Legend’s total revenue was dragged down by a 52.2 percent, year-on-year decline in adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to HKD35.8 million (US$4.6 million).
Reflecting the negative sentiment in the region, Macau gross gaming revenue for the first three months of 2016 declined by 13.3% year-on-year.
Gross gaming revenue of Macau Legend’s self-run VIP operation, New Legend rose by 58.3 percent, year-on-year to HK$80.6 (US$ 10.38 million), despite facing a challenging gaming landscape.
Newly-formed WESA skinned over potential eSports regulatory flaws
eSports is already at its critical mass and ready to explode at any moment, according to Electronic Sports League (ESL) chairman Jen Hilgers. But it also can’t be denied that competitive gaming is still wildly inconsistent at times, with rules, prizes and schedules varying from league to league.
This is why ESL came up with a first-of-its-kind governing body called the World eSports Association (WESA), whose goal is to “professionalize eSports” by establishing regulations and standards for things such as revenue sharing, among other things.
WESA primary job involves coordinating tournament schedules and player contracts as well as preventing incidents of cheating, match-throwing and doping among players. Several teams have already signed on to WESA, including Fnatic, Natus Vincere, EnVyUs, Virtus.Pro, Gamers2, Faze, mousesports, and Ninjas in Pyjamas.
The launch of the self-appointed governing body, however, was met with many raised eyebrows, particularly from players, industry veterans and several media outfits who are doubtful of WESA’s capability to raise the profile of eSports using a framework based on “fairness, transparency and integrity,” especially since its founder, ESL, is one of the biggest eSports organizations out there.
Newly-formed WESA skinned over potential eSports regulatory flaws
eSports is already at its critical mass and ready to explode at any moment, according to Electronic Sports League (ESL) chairman Jen Hilgers. But it also can’t be denied that competitive gaming is still wildly inconsistent at times, with rules, prizes and schedules varying from league to league.
This is why ESL came up with a first-of-its-kind governing body called the World eSports Association (WESA), whose goal is to “professionalize eSports” by establishing regulations and standards for things such as revenue sharing, among other things.
WESA primary job involves coordinating tournament schedules and player contracts as well as preventing incidents of cheating, match-throwing and doping among players. Several teams have already signed on to WESA, including Fnatic, Natus Vincere, EnVyUs, Virtus.Pro, Gamers2, Faze, mousesports, and Ninjas in Pyjamas.
The launch of the self-appointed governing body, however, was met with many raised eyebrows, particularly from players, industry veterans and several media outfits who are doubtful of WESA’s capability to raise the profile of eSports using a framework based on “fairness, transparency and integrity,” especially since its founder, ESL, is one of the biggest eSports organizations out there.