Following the June 23 referendum in which Great Britain voted to leave the European Union, stakeholders in the Thoroughbred industry are working to ensure its interests are represented as the nation enters a time of transition and uncertainty.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Del Mar Decreases Overnight Purses
Del Mar will drop overnight purses for a second consecutive year, according to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club vice president of racing and industry relations Tom Robbins.
Del Mar Decreases Overnight Purses
Del Mar will drop overnight purses for a second consecutive year, according to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club vice president of racing and industry relations Tom Robbins.
Too Early to Gauge Brexit Effect on Sales
Management of two major U.S. equine sales companies say it is too early to tell if the 52%-48% vote in favor of Great Britain exiting the European Union and the resulting drop in currency values will impact upcoming North American yearling sales.
Too Early to Gauge Brexit Effect on Sales
Management of two major U.S. equine sales companies say it is too early to tell if the 52%-48% vote in favor of Great Britain exiting the European Union and the resulting drop in currency values will impact upcoming North American yearling sales.
Thistledown to Lower Pick 5, Pick 4 Takeout
JACK Thistledown Racino will lower its takeout rate on multi-race pools for the remainder of the season, starting June 25, which is $500,000 Ohio Derby day.
Thistledown to Lower Pick 5, Pick 4 Takeout
JACK Thistledown Racino will lower its takeout rate on multi-race pools for the remainder of the season, starting June 25, which is $500,000 Ohio Derby day.
EIA Positive Leads to Arapahoe Quarantine
Arapahoe Park in Colorado said has enacted a quarantine in response to a positive test for equine infectious anemia discovered in a non-racing horse in the track’s barn area.
EIA Positive Leads to Arapahoe Quarantine
Arapahoe Park in Colorado said has enacted a quarantine in response to a positive test for equine infectious anemia discovered in a non-racing horse in the track’s barn area.
How a Sire Line Develops
There are two overriding theories of how breeders decide on a mating for racing, and possible future breeding success: Paper Pedigree Analysis and Physical Analysis.
How a Sire Line Develops
There are two overriding theories of how breeders decide on a mating for racing, and possible future breeding success: Paper Pedigree Analysis and Physical Analysis.
WSOP Day 23 Recap: Awad Takes One for the Oldsters, HU Play in Summer Solstice, Gathy Wins Six-Handed $5k
Heading into the final day of Event #36, the $2,500 Mixed Omaha/Stud Hi-Low 8 or Better on Thursday, big name players such as Fabrice Soulier, Jason Mercier, and Per Hildebrand are still in contention. But it wasn’t a pro taking down this event. Instead, it was Hani Awad, a 65-year recreational Las Vegas high stakes […]
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WSOP Day 23 Recap: Awad Takes One for the Oldsters, HU Play in Summer Solstice, Gathy Wins Six-Handed $5k
Heading into the final day of Event #36, the $2,500 Mixed Omaha/Stud Hi-Low 8 or Better on Thursday, big name players such as Fabrice Soulier, Jason Mercier, and Per Hildebrand are still in contention. But it wasn’t a pro taking down this event. Instead, it was Hani Awad, a 65-year recreational Las Vegas high stakes […]
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Eutrophia to Reduce Thoroughbred Holdings
Ohio breeder/owner Elisabeth “Betty” Alexander will disperse most of her Thoroughbred holdings at the Fasig-Tipton July selected sale of horses of racing age sale July 11.
Will Brexit Impact Online Poker?
UK Brexit voters have narrowly chosen to leave the European Union in the referendum heard round the world on Thursday. The unexpected “Leave” outcome sent the pound plunging, and wiped a billion dollars off of the British equivalent of the Dow Jones. The FTSE 100 Index plummeted within hours of the announcement. Markets don’t like […]
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Legends: Joe Hirsch, Racing Ambassador
He received numerous awards and accolades, and was dedicated to the future of the sport and mentoring upcoming journalists in the racing industry.
Legends: Joe Hirsch, Racing Ambassador
He received numerous awards and accolades, and was dedicated to the future of the sport and mentoring upcoming journalists in the racing industry.
Gulfstream, Tampa Bay Support Equine Research
Two of Florida’s premier Thoroughbred racing tracks, Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park, have each donated $10,000 in support of the Ocala Initiative, a Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation project to advance equine medical research in Florida.
Phantom Dollars Flood Track's Double Pool
A computer glitch linked to United Tote resulted in more than $100,000 in bogus wagers pouring into a daily double pool in late April at Plainridge Park, a Massachusetts Standardbred track.
I-lotto Products Could Be Key To Cashing In On Global Lottery Growth
According to Research and Markets, the global lottery market is expanding at a CAGR of about 8% per annum – but gambling platforms will need ever more innovative ideas to make the most of this boom. One new business providing the type of disruptive technology that can provide a competitive edge is Link2Win. We asked their Chief Operating Officer, Richard Clarke – who has a track record of delivering successful products and gaming operations around the globe for bookmakers such as Ladbrokes and GalaCoral, and in the B2B sector with Iforium and Vermantia – to give us three reasons why he thinks i-lotto or numbers orientated products could be the key needed to unlock this growth market.
Huge jackpots
It’s a fact, large numerical based numbers attract attention. They can stand out amongst the information overload that characterises our digital media consumed lives. Jackpots are everywhere to be won, from betting on the outcomes of lotteries, to sports predictions, the list is endless. Just look at how successful progressive slots have become. The record-breaking Mega Moolah jackpot of £13.2million, won in October 2015 by British soldier Jonathon Heywood from the United Kingdom, is just one example. You can even win €1million for this year’s UEFA Euros 2016 football tournament by correctly predicting the match results of the entire tournament. It’s no surprise really, the allure of life-changing wins from a single spin, bet, or ticket captures the imagination of us all at some time.
Mass market appeal