David Gruskos’ Chublicious, whose previous success had come mostly in New Jersey-bred company, rallied in the stretch to capture the $75,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes June 26 at Monmouth Park.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
THE AMERICAS
California prepped for its first Assembly floor vote on online poker legislation while Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to online gambling and DFS legislation; GAN inked another mystery social casino deal and was fined $25k by New Jersey regulators for a half-baked Android app; DraftKings inked a marketing deal with the Canadian Football League; the Michigan Lottery’s online site quadrupled users since its launch; the NHL downplayed the role betting will play in its new Las Vegas franchise; Caesars Entertainment received the okay to hold a creditor vote on its restructuring; BetConstruct’s Vahe Baloulian talked up the vast potential of Latin America; MGM Resorts’ Lovell Walker explained how millennials are changing the dynamic of gaming and Lee Davy recapped all the goings-on at the 2016 World Series of Poker.
EUROPE
The online gambling industry pondered (a) the fallout from the UK’s Brexit vote and (b) how the bookmakers got the vote so wrong; William Hill shook up its online division’s senior management; Russia blocked access to Amazon Cloud service over an 888poker advert; DDOS attacks against online gambling sites are on the rise; DraftKings acquired UK fantasy operator TransferKings; PokerStars eliminated microstakes games in Belgium; Roo Wright offered tips on how to successfully sell an affiliate business; Win Technologies’ Adam Savinson explained why communication in eSports betting was absolutely essential and Rebecca Liggero recapped the GamCrowd-organized online gambling sessions at London Technology Week.
Gaming Industry News Weekly Recap – Stories You Might Have Missed
THE AMERICAS
California prepped for its first Assembly floor vote on online poker legislation while Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to online gambling and DFS legislation; GAN inked another mystery social casino deal and was fined $25k by New Jersey regulators for a half-baked Android app; DraftKings inked a marketing deal with the Canadian Football League; the Michigan Lottery’s online site quadrupled users since its launch; the NHL downplayed the role betting will play in its new Las Vegas franchise; Caesars Entertainment received the okay to hold a creditor vote on its restructuring; BetConstruct’s Vahe Baloulian talked up the vast potential of Latin America; MGM Resorts’ Lovell Walker explained how millennials are changing the dynamic of gaming and Lee Davy recapped all the goings-on at the 2016 World Series of Poker.
EUROPE
The online gambling industry pondered (a) the fallout from the UK’s Brexit vote and (b) how the bookmakers got the vote so wrong; William Hill shook up its online division’s senior management; Russia blocked access to Amazon Cloud service over an 888poker advert; DDOS attacks against online gambling sites are on the rise; DraftKings acquired UK fantasy operator TransferKings; PokerStars eliminated microstakes games in Belgium; Roo Wright offered tips on how to successfully sell an affiliate business; Win Technologies’ Adam Savinson explained why communication in eSports betting was absolutely essential and Rebecca Liggero recapped the GamCrowd-organized online gambling sessions at London Technology Week.
Former EPT Grand Final Champ Glen Chorny in Million Dollar Legal Battle
Glenn Chorny, the 2008 European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final Champion, is looking to recoup some of his bankroll after taking out a lawsuit against a failed poker company. The Canadian pro Chorny first the attention of the poker community after he overcame the likes of Antonio Esfandiari, Luca Pagano and Isaac Baron to win […]
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Former EPT Grand Final Champ Glen Chorny in Million Dollar Legal Battle
Glenn Chorny, the 2008 European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final Champion, is looking to recoup some of his bankroll after taking out a lawsuit against a failed poker company. The Canadian pro Chorny first the attention of the poker community after he overcame the likes of Antonio Esfandiari, Luca Pagano and Isaac Baron to win […]
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Europeans Set for Belmont Derby, Oaks
Thoroughbreds from Ireland, Great Britain, and France will be traveling to Belmont Park to face some of the top 3-year-old turf colts and fillies in the United States in the Belmont Derby (gr. IT) and the Belmont Oaks (gr. IT) July 9.
Europeans Set for Belmont Derby, Oaks
Thoroughbreds from Ireland, Great Britain, and France will be traveling to Belmont Park to face some of the top 3-year-old turf colts and fillies in the United States in the Belmont Derby (gr. IT) and the Belmont Oaks (gr. IT) July 9.
Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup
Tarabilla Farms’ Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.
Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup
Tarabilla Farms’ Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.
Sheer Drama On Fence for 'Summit of Speed'
Harold Queen’s homebred Sheer Drama galloped at Gulfstream Park the morning of June 26, but remains on the fence for the $250,000 Princess Rooney Stakes (gr. II) July 2 at the Florida racetrack.
Sheer Drama On Fence for 'Summit of Speed'
Harold Queen’s homebred Sheer Drama galloped at Gulfstream Park the morning of June 26, but remains on the fence for the $250,000 Princess Rooney Stakes (gr. II) July 2 at the Florida racetrack.
Minding Coasts Clear in Pretty Polly
Coolmore and partners’ dual English classic winner Minding ran down pacesetter Bocca Baciata and scored a easy win in the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly Stakes (Ire-I) June 26 at the Curragh.
Minding Coasts Clear in Pretty Polly
Coolmore and partners’ dual English classic winner Minding ran down pacesetter Bocca Baciata and scored a easy win in the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly Stakes (Ire-I) June 26 at the Curragh.
Marialite Upsets Favorites at Hanshin
U. Carrot Farm’s Marialite upstaged heavy favorite Duramente and became just the third female to capture the Japan Racing Association’s spring all-star race, the Takarazuka Kinen (Jpn-I), June 26 at Hanshin Racecourse.
Marialite Upsets Favorites at Hanshin
U. Carrot Farm’s Marialite upstaged heavy favorite Duramente and became just the third female to capture the Japan Racing Association’s spring all-star race, the Takarazuka Kinen (Jpn-I), June 26 at Hanshin Racecourse.
Night Racing Debuts at Albuquerque; Handle Up
A switch to night racing helped produce large business gains for Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino in New Mexico for the first program of its 2016 meet June 25.
Night Racing Debuts at Albuquerque; Handle Up
A switch to night racing helped produce large business gains for Albuquerque Downs Racetrack & Casino in New Mexico for the first program of its 2016 meet June 25.
WSOP Day 25 Recap: Jesus Gets Booed, Kozlov and Vitch Snare Bracelets
Chris Ferguson, a tad less adored than his nickname namesake Jesus, received most of the attention at the Rio in Las Vegas on WSOP Day 25. The 2000 Main Event champion made his deepest run in a World Series of Poker event since finishing 2nd in a $5,000 Stud Hi-Low tournament in 2008. Ferguson busted in […]
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WSOP Day 25 Recap: Jesus Gets Booed, Kozlov and Vitch Snare Bracelets
Chris Ferguson, a tad less adored than his nickname namesake Jesus, received most of the attention at the Rio in Las Vegas on WSOP Day 25. The 2000 Main Event champion made his deepest run in a World Series of Poker event since finishing 2nd in a $5,000 Stud Hi-Low tournament in 2008. Ferguson busted in […]
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