A Saginaw County man was not having a good day, but winning $2 million in a Michigan Lottery scratch-off game can change that around pretty fast.Winner Stories, Michigan, Scratch Games, Anonymous
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Taxpayers pay millions in bonuses to outgoing lottery firm's staff
Illinois taxpayers have funded about $2 million in “retention” bonuses for employees of a private firm managing the lottery despite the firm performing so poorly Illinois is working to replace it.Financials, Illinois, Administration, Contract, Fired, Privatize Lottery, Operations, Northstar Lottery Group
Massachusetts Lottery battling to stay viable against online gambling
As a Massachusetts commission looking into online gaming and online gambling presses ahead in its study of ways to regulate and possibly make money from the developing industries, the state’s lottery is concerned that it could be left behind.Massachusetts, Online Gambling, Technology, Study, Online Ticket Sales, Government
Tequilita Hopes to Go Distance in Gulfstream Oaks
Overlooked prior to her 14-1 upset of the Forward Gal Stakes (G2) six weeks ago, Dorothy Alexander Matz’s homebred Tequilita figures to be one of the horses to beat when she returns to Gulfstream Park April 1.
Celestine Seeks Honey Fox Repeat
After dispatching fellow grade 1 winner Catch a Glimpse in her 2017 debut, Moyglare Stud Farm’s Celestine will look to continue her roll by defending her title in the $300,000 Honey Fox Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park April 1.
Mario Lopez to Host Charity Poker Tournament on June 10th
Celebrity Mario Lopez will host a charity poker tournament on June 10 in Los Angeles. The event, the Lucky Baldwin Poker Tournament, will take place at the L.A. Arboretum, a […]
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Downs at Albuquerque Releases 2017 Stakes Schedule
The Downs at Albuquerque has released its track-record 20-race, $2.5-million stakes schedule for its 2017 Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meet, which opens June 24.
Dortmund Looks to Regain Form in Santana Mile
Dortmund looked uncomfortable on the turf in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) and never seriously threatened, so he’ll go back to the surface where he’s won eight races in the $75,000 Santana Mile April 1 at Santa Anita.
Third Time’s the Charm for Will Berry, Who Took Down the WSOP Circuit Tulsa Main Event for $180,806
The World Series of Poker Circuit just wrapped up its first-ever stop at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. By all accounts the WSOP Circuit Tulsa was […]
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Sano's Faith in Gunnevera Unwavering for Florida Derby
Even as Sano considers the colt’s greatest challenge yet—a run in the April 1 Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) from a perilous outside post at Gulfstream Park—his confidence is unwavering.
Trainer, Racing Official Daniel Dufford Dies at 66
Longtime Thoroughbred trainer and Monmouth Park racing official Daniel Dufford died at his home March 28. He was 66.
Finger Lakes Gains State-Bred Incentive for Maidens
In 2017 New York-breds by New York stallions to gain $7,000 for MSW wins.
Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth Enter WSOP Europe One Drop High Roller
Even though it’s not until November, the star power keeps getting brighter for the World Series of Poker Europe’s (WSOPE) One Drop High Roller Tournament as several marquee players have […]
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Gunnevera Draws Outside for Florida Derby
Gunnevera, one of the top contenders on the 2017 Road to the Kentucky Derby, drew post 11 and was installed as the 9-5 morning line favorite March 29 for the April 1 Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Kentucky Horse Park to Celebrate Man 'o War
The Kentucky Horse Park, along with state and local officials, today launched a season-long celebration honoring the 100th birthday of Thoroughbred legend, Man o’ War, who was foaled on March 29, 1917.
Florida Governor appeals loss in lottery case
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is moving ahead in his legal battle with House Speaker Richard Corcoran over the state-run Florida Lottery.Florida, Legal, Politics, Contract, Government, Court, Lawsuit
Illinois Lottery private manager still on job after firing
When the Illinois Lottery determined in 2014 that it no longer wanted Northstar Lottery Group to run its operations, nobody anticipated that two years later the company would still be playing a critical role.Illinois, Administration, Contract, Fired, Privatize Lottery, Operations, Northstar Lottery Group
Las Vegas Poker Scene Experiencing a Decline in Available Poker Tables but Sky Isn’t Falling
The Las Vegas poker scene has drawn some national attention in recent days. Many major media outlets such as the Chicago Tribune and Las Vegas Review-Journal have tackled the issue […]
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McCraken, Gunnevera Top Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Two veterans of this year’s Road to the Kentucky Derby, Whitham Thoroughbreds’ unbeaten McCraken and Peacock Racing Stables’ Gunnevera, are the morning line co-favorites at 6-1 for the fourth and final pool of the 2017 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Oakland Raiders Officially Moving to Las Vegas No Thanks to Sheldon Adelson
The Oakland Raiders will soon be skipping town and heading south to the desert. NFL teams voted 31-1 on Monday to approve the team’s relocation to Las Vegas. Only 24 […]
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