Hotshot Anna poured it on and opened up to a 5 3/4-length victory margin in a track-record time of 1:20.93 on the all-weather surface.
Monthly Archives: June 2018
NYRA Steps Up Pest Control Efforts After Worker's Death
Tests on a backstretch worker at Belmont Park determined he did not die from a rare case of hanatavirus disease, though the situation has led the New York Racing Association to step up efforts to address a rodent infestation problem at the facility.
Betfred reports annual loss despite retail revenue rise
UK bookmaker Betfred swung to an eight-figure loss in its most recent fiscal year despite a significant revenue gain.
This week, the privately held Betfred released its results for the 12 months ending September 24, 2017, which showed revenue improving 9.6% to £634.5m while earnings rose 3% to £83.3m. Total gambling turnover across Betfred’s retail, online and Tote divisions was up 17.5% to £12.7b.
The revenue improvement came largely via the company’s October 2016 addition of 322 Ladbrokes Coral betting shops, its Totepoool business signing a commingling deal with the Hong Kong Jockey Club as well as an unspecified rise in its online customer base.
Regulus Partners analysts estimated that Betfred’s online revenue improved 3% year-on-year to £90m, while the Tote improved 12% to £329m, although some of that latter figure was shared with Betfred’s B2B partners.
Betfred reports annual loss despite retail revenue rise
UK bookmaker Betfred swung to an eight-figure loss in its most recent fiscal year despite a significant revenue gain.
This week, the privately held Betfred released its results for the 12 months ending September 24, 2017, which showed revenue improving 9.6% to £634.5m while earnings rose 3% to £83.3m. Total gambling turnover across Betfred’s retail, online and Tote divisions was up 17.5% to £12.7b.
The revenue improvement came largely via the company’s October 2016 addition of 322 Ladbrokes Coral betting shops, its Totepoool business signing a commingling deal with the Hong Kong Jockey Club as well as an unspecified rise in its online customer base.
Regulus Partners analysts estimated that Betfred’s online revenue improved 3% year-on-year to £90m, while the Tote improved 12% to £329m, although some of that latter figure was shared with Betfred’s B2B partners.
Core Beliefs Steps Up for Ohio Derby Win
Gary Broad’s Core Beliefs came with a late surge and spoiled the bid of favored Lone Sailor June 23 to win the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.
Shahroze Rallies From Last for Singspiel Victory
Only a winner by a neck May 11 in a first-level allowance last time out at Belmont Park, the result was clear as day for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Head of Plains Partners’ Shahroze (IRE) in his stakes debut at Woodbine June 23.
Breeders' Cup Berth on the Line in Takarazuka Kinen
Vivlos, Kiseki, and defending champion Satono Crown head a field of 16 for the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin Racecourse .
La Divina, Smart Choice Head Gran Premio Pamplona
Led by Stud Unicornio’s 3-year-old filly La Divina, a winner of her last four starts, 13 fillies and mares have been entered for Sunday’s 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Pamplona (G1) at Hipodromo Monterrico
Magnum Moon Sustains 'Career-Ending' Injury in Workout
Arkansas Derby (G1) and Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Magnum Moon sustained a “career-ending” injury during a workout June 23 at Belmont Park, according to Jacob West, the bloodstock agent and racing manager for owners Robert and Lawana Low.
Phil Ivey Having Forgettable WSOP but Still Has Time to Turn Things Around
In a game with high variance, even the great ones sometimes struggle. Phil Ivey is off to a rocky start this summer in his return to the US tournament circuit, having cashed […]
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Asian police vie for World Cup of Betting Crackdown trophy
Online gambling operator 12Bet has been linked to an operation by Vietnamese police targeting unapproved betting on the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Late Friday night, Vietnamese media reported that Ho Chi Minh City police had arrested four individuals linked to an online gambling ring that handled over BND600b (US$26.2m) in wagers since police began monitoring the ring’s activities last year.
While the ring reportedly handled its wagers through the Philippines-licensed 12Bet, its customers used online banking to purchase ‘virtual credits’ from the organizers, who then placed the wagers on the customers’ behalf.
In addition to the four principals, police searched the homes of another four suspects, seizing computers, phones and over VND300m in cash.
“Retired” Vanessa Selbst to Compete in WSOP Main Event (for Charity)
Vanessa Selbst is putting her money where her mouth is. While many speak out against social injustices but never do anything else to help the cause, the former PokerStars Team […]
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World Cup pushes China’s sports lottery to record sales
China’s sports lottery is getting a serious boost from the 2018 FIFA World Cup, even without state-approved online sales channels.
According to the official China Sports Lottery website, sales for the week of June 11-17 totaled RMB7.33b (US$1.13b). The results reflect proceeds from the first few days of World Cup action, which kicked off on June 14. The sales total is 126% higher than the same week in 2014, the most recent World Cup year.
Looking at the first three days of World Cup action shows a distinct upward trend. June 14’s sales totaled RMB1.6b, rising to RMB2b on the 15th and then RMB2.3b on the 16th. Each day’s total represents a new record since the sports lottery launched in 2009.
The growth in this year’s World Cup lottery sales is all the more impressive given that sales are now entirely land-based, as the government suspended all official online sales in early 2015. The suspension followed an audit which revealed that many provincial lottery administration centers weren’t reporting all online sales while pocketing the difference.
WV Lottery Commission establishes rules for sports betting
The West Virginia Lottery Commission has set its rules for sports betting in the state, following an emergency meeting Thursday.West Virginia, Gambling, Sports Betting
California Lottery issues new rules for retailers after rash of thefts
A rash of thefts of California Lottery tickets in San Jose prompted the state this week to roll out a new system aimed at preventing store owners from paying out purloined scratchers.California, Scratch Games, Retailer, Theft, Crime, Video
Jason Somerville Partners with PokerStars for Run It Up Twitch Studio Venture
Jason Somerville and PokerStars have joined forces to help build-up poker’s presence on the popular live streaming channel Twitch. As detailed in a June 14 press release, Jason Somerville’s Run […]
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e Five Racing Gearing Up for Second-Half Run
With champion Good Magic and Rushing Fall already well positioned for the second half of the year, New Money Honey rejoined the fray June 21 and signaled that she too was ready to get back to business.
Yuvetsi Wins First Stakes in Santa Lucia
The $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes featured a pair of horses who are going in different directions, and at the quarter pole, they were alongside each other.
Sophie P Dials Back for Wilshire Stakes
After she sprung a significant upset at odds of 14-1 in the May 26 Gamely Stakes (G1T), D P Racing’s Sophie P (GB) could play the role of favorite June 24 in the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
House Subcommittee Weighs Equine Drug Testing Bill
Supporters of federal legislation that aims to improve horse racing’s integrity and uniformity on medication rules reached a milestone June 22 when a Congressional subcommittee considered the legislation in Washington.