Penn National could become the largest gaming operator in the United States, but the Federal Trade Commission has reportedly made a second request for additional information about the merger.
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez Saddles 1,000th winner
Trainer Rudy Rodriguez saddled the 1,000th winner of his career March 30 at Aqueduct Racetrack, sending out Woundwithhereyes to lead a Rodriguez-trained exacta as the 8-5 favorite in race 9.
Three Things To Watch: Is This The Year for UAE Derby?
As the Road to the Kentucky Derby heats up, each week we will take a look at three things to watch from the 3-year-old division as they head into that weekend’s respective prep races.
Card Maker Gemaco Found Liable in $10.1 Million Phil Ivey-Borgata Case, for $27
The maker of the cards Phil Ivey used to help win $10 million in a series of baccarat sessions in 2012 at Borgata in Atlantic City is only liable for […]
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Sadler's Joy Favored in Gulfstream's Pan American
Grade 1 winner Sadler’s Joy will head a field of nine as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in the $250,000 Pan American Stakes (G2T), going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park March 31.
Top Assistant Mora Trusted Presence in Dubai
The top barns in America need to have a trusted ally on the ground to not only communicate what is going on, but also make crucial decisions on the fly.
Always Dreaming Set for Seasonal Bow in Hardacre Mile
With his health on track, the process of getting Always Dreaming back to his old self begins March 31 when he makes his return off a seven-month layoff against five other challengers in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Hardacre Mile Stakes (G2).
Litfin At Large: Reride, Holding Gold Worth a Look
The $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) and the $1.1 million Xpressbet Florida Derby (G1) highlight a bountiful holiday weekend of action.
Ari Engel Wins His 26th Live Tournament Title at Bike Mega Millions for $315,142
Ari Engel entered the final table at the Bicycle Casino’s Mega Millions on Thursday with the second biggest stack and the most impressive tournament resume, and left the Bike with […]
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Gronkowski Punches Kentucky Derby Ticket in Burradon
A late change in racing plans didn’t bother Gronkowski as the Kentucky-bred son of Lonhro rallied to a clear victory in the Burradon Stakes March 30 at Newcastle.
Bombay High Court says poker involves no skill whatsoever
A court in India has ruled that poker is a game of chance that involves no skill whatsoever, dealing a major blow to efforts at expanding legal poker’s reach in the Asian subcontinent.
On Friday, a division bench of the Bombay High Court refused to torpedo a police complaint against Nasir Patel, head of operations for Spartan Poker. Patel had been hit with numerous charges under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act for hosting a poker game for 29 individuals in a private apartment in Mumbai in 2016.
Patel petitioned the court to scrub the charges, arguing that the poker activity was taking place in a private residence among friends, and wasn’t being played for money or any other stakes than bragging rights. Patel also argued that poker, as a recognized game of skill, was exempt from the chance-based Maharashtra gambling laws.
Bollocks, said Bombay Justices RM Sawant and Sarang Kotwal, according to DNA India. Their exact retort couldn’t have been more unequivocal: “We have perused the description of the game, we find that it is not a game of skill but of pure chance. Prima facie we find that a case under the gambling act has been made out.”
As Usual, Dubai Broadcast Will Be Something to See
More than one billion TV viewers across 150 territories will have access to a truly world-class and innovative broadcast of the $30 million Dubai World Cup day—the world’s richest raceday—from Meydan March 31.
Shareholders Approve Penn National, Pinnacle Merge
If approved, Penn National would become the largest U.S. gaming operator. Federal Trade Commission has reportedly made a second request for additional information about the merger.
PDJF Holding First Telethon on TVG April 8
Hall of Fame jockeys will be answering the phones, raising money for disabled riders.
Forever Unbridled Set for Toughest Test in World Cup
Breeder/owner Chuck Fipke and trainer Dallas Stewart are confident Forever Unbridled will run her best against males in the Dubai World Cup (G1), where she could become the first female to win the $10 million race.
O'Brien Has Eye On Louisville With UAE Derby Trio
Should things go well for them in Dubai, trainer Aidan O’Brien’s 3-year-olds are poised for an all-out assault on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
West Coast Getting His Time to Shine in Dubai World Cup
He has been the understudy in the stable and this is West Coast’s chance to step into the spotlight in a starring role in the March 31 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1).
Teen buys first lottery ticket on her 18th birthday and wins $1,000 a week for life
On her 18th birthday earlier this month, a Canadian teenager bought a bottle of sparkling wine and a $4 scratch lottery ticket at a nearby convenience store in Quebec — and, just like that, her future was off to a very nice start.Winner Stories, International, Scratch Games, Canada, Quebec, Annuity, Win For Life
Villanova vs. Kansas final four betting preview
Odds courtesy of OddsShark.com
It’s a nice little opening matchup in the Final Four on Saturday from the Alamodome in San Antonio as Cinderella story and No. 11 seed Loyola-Chicago takes on No. 3 seed Michigan. Frankly, that’s just the appetizer.
What many are calling the de facto national championship game is the nightcap as No. 1 Villanova faces No. 1 Kansas, with the Wildcats as 5-point favorites. The Nova/KU winner will be favored Monday (barring injury) in the national title game regardless of the first game’s result.
Since 1985 when the NCAA Tournament first expanded to 64 teams, Villanova and Kansas are the Nos. 55 and 56 top seeds to reach the Final Four. Then 32 of those have reached the championship game and 20 have won it all.
HRRN to Broadcast Florida Derby
Horse Racing Radio Network announced March 29, their schedule for Saturday’s major Triple Crown preps, the Florida Derby (G1).