Average daily pari-mutuel handle for the recent Laurel Park meet increased 34.6% from the comparable meet in 2015, the Maryland Jockey Club reported May 10.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Potential Breeders' Cup Tax Break Debated
Breeders’ Cup intends to legislatively pursue a pari-mutuel tax break for its 2018 World Championships at Churchill Downs, but the form it takes could hinge on input from members of the Kentucky General Assembly.
Sagamore Spirit to Sponsor Two Pimlico Stakes
Sagamore Spirit will sponsor the $300,000 Pimlico Special (gr. III) May 20 and $150,000 Maryland Sprint (gr. III) May 21, according to the Maryland Jockey Club.
New Documentary Depicts Horse Ownership Joys
Director Louise Osmond’s interviews and story-telling capture the joys and pains of horse ownership, as well as the fun and challenges of being involved in a partnership.
Monmouth Park Set for Ground-Breaking Meet
When Monmouth Park begins a new season of racing Saturday, May 14, fans will notice a few new items around the racetrack, including a banner for Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah, this year’s inductee into the Oceanport, N.J. track’s Hall of Champions.
Russia wants to fine online gamblers, ban bookies’ international subsidiaries
A Russian state legislature has proposed fines for customers of unauthorized gambling sites, while a federal deputy wants to force bookies to shed all international ties.
On Tuesday, RT News reported that politicians in the central Russian republic of Tatarstan has introduced a bill that says anyone caught gambling online will face fines of between RUB 10k and 20k ($150-$300). The bill would also impose fines of between RUB 5k and 10k on parents or guardians who allow youths to gamble online.
Tatarstan State Council rep Rafil Nugumanov, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bill was necessary because it was impossible to address the issue of illegal online gambling without some kind of sanction on the end user.
However, a member of the Media Guards project associated with the governing United Russia party insisted that there were already robust site-blocking efforts underway, making Tatarstan’s proposed legislation redundant.
Spendthrift Australia Offering 'Breed Secure'
The breeder incentive program has a six-year history in the U.S.
Spendthrift Australia Offering 'Breed Secure'
The breeder incentive program has a six-year history in the U.S.
Jan Bendik Wins EPT Grand Final Main Event, as Justin Bonomo Snubs PokerStars
Jan Bendik topped a record field at the EPT Grand Final Main Event on Friday, defeating Adrien Allain heads-up for just over $1 million. And with 1,098 runners, this was the biggest EPT Grand Final in the event’s twelve-year history. The 51-year-old Slovakian is a well-suited Grand Final winner, having blazed a trail through the […]
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Jan Bendik Wins EPT Grand Final Main Event, as Justin Bonomo Snubs PokerStars
Jan Bendik topped a record field at the EPT Grand Final Main Event on Friday, defeating Adrien Allain heads-up for just over $1 million. And with 1,098 runners, this was the biggest EPT Grand Final in the event’s twelve-year history. The 51-year-old Slovakian is a well-suited Grand Final winner, having blazed a trail through the […]
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Derby Coverage Averages 15 Million Viewers
NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) averaged 15.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen Company data released May 10.
Derby Coverage Averages 15 Million Viewers
NBC Sports Group’s coverage of the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) averaged 15.5 million viewers, according to Nielsen Company data released May 10.
Idris Elba to Put on a Poker Face for Molly’s Game Role
Idris Elba is set to bring a touch of electricity to Aaron Sorkin’s highly anticipated poker movie, Molly’s Game. Announced back in 2015, Molly’s Game will be the directorial debut for Sorkin and so far he’s bringing in an all-star cast to ensure the movie doesn’t go the same way as cinematic poker flops like […]
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Women in Poker Hall of Fame Asks Fans to Cast Votes for 2016 Class
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame wants you to help determine who will be inducted into its class of 2016. Yes, you. This will be the seventh WIPHOF class, but the first time fans are allowed to vote. You have until May 13 to place a vote for one of the seven finalists: Jennifer […]
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Women in Poker Hall of Fame Asks Fans to Cast Votes for 2016 Class
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame wants you to help determine who will be inducted into its class of 2016. Yes, you. This will be the seventh WIPHOF class, but the first time fans are allowed to vote. You have until May 13 to place a vote for one of the seven finalists: Jennifer […]
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Police track down burglary suspects by tracing stolen lottery tickets
Stolen lottery tickets, worth $6, led to the arrest of two men caught on camera burglarizing a home.Insider Buzz, New Jersey, Legal, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime
Police track down burglary suspects by tracing stolen lottery tickets
Stolen lottery tickets, worth $6, led to the arrest of two men caught on camera burglarizing a home.Insider Buzz, New Jersey, Legal, Scratch Games, Theft, Law Enforcement, Arrest, Crime
Mass Acceptance of Bitcoin. How to Make Cryptocurrencies and Credit Cards Familiar with Each Other
Despite the growing number of crypo wallets and transactions, Bitcoin remains a niche product. To become a popular means of payment, it must be accepted by large trading networks and payment systems. Widespread use of Bitcoins depends on the ability of people to pay their bills and purchases in cryptocurrencies.
This means that we need to combine Bitcoin and credit cards. Using cryptocurrencies based on card infrastructure, users will have an access to nearly 30 million retail outlets around the world.
How to combine the card infrastructure and Bitcoin?
Wirex Limited founder Pavel Matveev, who will speak at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague, will cover this topic.
Mass Acceptance of Bitcoin. How to Make Cryptocurrencies and Credit Cards Familiar with Each Other
Despite the growing number of crypo wallets and transactions, Bitcoin remains a niche product. To become a popular means of payment, it must be accepted by large trading networks and payment systems. Widespread use of Bitcoins depends on the ability of people to pay their bills and purchases in cryptocurrencies.
This means that we need to combine Bitcoin and credit cards. Using cryptocurrencies based on card infrastructure, users will have an access to nearly 30 million retail outlets around the world.
How to combine the card infrastructure and Bitcoin?
Wirex Limited founder Pavel Matveev, who will speak at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague, will cover this topic.
(EEG)EEGaming announces own conference – CEEGC 2016 Budapest
May 10, 2016 – EEG(Eastern European Gaming), the main source of information about the online gambling industry in Eastern and Central Europe has announced their own conference which will be held in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.
The conference is titled CEEGC 2016 Budapest – Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference 2016 Budapest, and the organizers promise to bring together the top names of the industry which all have assets in the Central, Eastern and Northern European regions. Among the mentioned regional panels, the conference will feature a special panel dedicated for the Balkans, the Hungarian online gambling market and will conclude with a special CEEGAwards Dinner.
The first edition of the Central and Eastern European Gambling Conference and Awards and will be held in the hip area of Budapest, at the Hilton Budapest City Hotel.
This brand new conference in the igaming events calendar been specially created to bring together delegates from all over Europe and target their informational needs about emerging markets, new legislation amendments and regional analysis reports.