Dennis Ward, father of Kentucky-based trainer Wesley Ward, celebrated his 1,000th victory as a trainer Aug. 9, when Greely Is Back won the fifth race at Gulfstream Park.
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Anonymity Takes on Skye Diamonds in Rancho Bernardo
The next up-and-coming filly in the Southern California sprint division, LNJ Foxwoods’ Anonymity, will look to spoil Skye Diamonds’ repeat in the 6 1/2-furlong Rancho Bernardo.
Dual DDoS Attacks Force Partypoker to Cancel Tournaments as Americas Cardroom Mocks Them
Partypoker suffered a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on its server last Saturday and then again Thursday evening, causing the poker site to cancel some tournaments already in progress, […]
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Melmich Set to Defend Seagram Cup Title
Stephen Chesney and Cory Hoffman’s Melmich will return to racing at Woodbine Aug. 12 to defend his title in the $125,000 Seagram Cup Stakes (G3).
Gunnevera Impresses in Return, Woodward Next
Returning from nearly a 4 1/2-month layoff, Margoth’s Gunnevera scored by 6 1/2 lengths in the fourth race Aug. 10 at Gulfstream Park, showing he hasn’t lost a step after recovering from a hoof injury.
Litfin At Large: What Can Brown Do For You?
As far as the day’s four grade 1 turf races go, it pays to ask what Brown can do for you, because trainer Chad Brown will be represented by nine runners, including four in the Beverly D. and three in the Million.
Pletcher, Asmussen Each Send Duo for Saratoga Special
Trainer Todd Pletcher will send a pair of debut winners into their first stakes start Aug. 12, as Meade and Spinoff comprise one-third of a six-horse field of juveniles in the $200,000 Saratoga Special Stakes presented by Miller Lite (G2).
Consistent Lottie Seeks First Stakes Victory in Waya
Jack Swain III’s multiple graded stakes-placed Lottie will go after her first stakes win in the $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Waya Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 12.
New York-Bred Sale Poised to Build on Record Year
Based on the selected sale outcome and the recent successes of New York-breds, the Fasig-Tipton NY Bred Sale is poised to improve on its record-setting renewal a year ago.
The Jockey Club Round Table Available Via Live Stream
The Jockey Club will provide a live video stream for the Aug. 12 Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on jockeyclub.com.
Hall of Famer Lava Man on Road to Recovery
Lava Man is now recovering at San Luis Rey Equine Clinic in Bonsall, Calif., and trainer Doug O’Neill said he and his team are optimistic about his recovery.
Ireland's Only Breeze-Up Sale to Move to Fairyhouse
Tattersalls Ireland and Goresbridge Horse Sales are to join forces in staging Ireland’s only breeze-up sale next year, to build on progress made by Goresbridge in establishing the sale as a key date in the European breeze-up calendar.
Inauguaral Women’s Poker Summit to Address Gender Inequality, Toxic Table Behavior
Angelica Hael has heard enough talk about making the world of poker a more hospitable place for women. Now she’s taking action, and invites others to join her at the […]
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Godolphin Purchases Group 2 Winner Dark Vision
Impressive Qatar Vintage Stakes (G2) winner Dark Vision, who earned quotes of 16-1 for next year’s QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (G1) after extending his unbeaten record to three, has been purchased by Godolphin.
City of Light to Lane's End Upon Retirement
Multiple grade 1 winner City of Light will join his sire Quality Road at Lane’s End Farm upon the conclusion of his racing career, Will Farish’s operation announced Aug. 10.
Wonder Gadot Fires Bullet in Preparation for Travers
In her first workout in preparation for her expected start in the Aug. 25 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, Wonder Gadot showed her readiness to take on male rivals once more when she fired a bullet four-furlong breeze Aug. 10.
Wynn Resorts completes probe on Steve Wynn, but stays mum on findings
After Steve Wynn, then-CEO and founder of Wynn Resorts, was accused of egregious sexual misconduct, the casino operator found itself putting out fires everywhere—Las Vegas, Macau, Massachusetts and even with federal authorities. It agreed to conduct an internal investigation into the “numerous sexual harassment allegations” and has now completed its investigation. However, the company said that it’s not going to disclose—at least for now—the findings of the probe.
The information was presented in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week. The company’s new executive VP, Ellen Whittemore stated, “In deference to the ongoing regulatory investigations, the Board and the Company will have no further public statement on the results until the regulatory investigations are completed.”
After the news of the sexual misconduct was first broken by the Wall Street Journal in January, a number of regulatory agencies began to investigate the company and Steve Wynn. That led to the decision by Wynn Resorts to lead its own special investigation.
Since Wynn stepped down from the company in February, casino company has repeatedly attempted to disown the disgraced executive. Wynn, more than likely under pressure, decided to sell his entire stake in the company after he resigned, estimated at around $2.2 billion.
The World Blockchain Congress Malta 2018
We TraiCon Events will be hosting The World Blockchain Congress Malta which will be held at the Hotel Hilton in Valletta, Malta on the 26th & 27th September 2018. This forum will be attended by over Top 250 Participants, Key Stakeholders and Blockchain enthusiast from across the Globe.
The World Blockchain Congress Malta 2018 will be inaugurated by Hon. Prof Edward Scicluna, Minister of Finance Malta ensuring the objective is met collectively.
The World Blockchain Congress Malta 2018 will be held under the theme “Reshaping Digital Businesses by Disrupting and Transforming the World of Money, Business, and Society” and would be featuring a host of very interesting case study presentations from global experts such as Joseph Cuschieri CEO – Malta Financial Services Authority, Mirko De Malde – President of Rome Chapter Government Blockchain Association Italy, Aleksandr Fedotov – Blockchain Marketer & ICO Adviser at Olshansky & Partner, Dr Max Ganado – Senior Partner GANADO Advocates, amongst many others.
Malta has witnessed an exponential worldwide interest from exchanges seeking to relocate to Malta and issuers of ICOs wishing to launch from Malta. The proposed bills issued by the governments looks at strengthening Malta’s position on the DLT front and solidify its reputation as a “Blockchain Island”.
Philippine gov’t lawyers eye Landing international land lease contract review
The Philippine’s Department of Justice will scrutinize the “flawed” casino land lease deal that the government entered with Hong Kong-listed casino operator Landing International Development Ltd (LIDL), the Philippine Star reported.
Philippine Justice Secretary Menardo Guevara has reportedly tapped the country’s Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) to conduct a review on the controversial $1.5 billion agreement, including the re-evaluation of other documents related to the project. Guevera’s own legal staff will also conduct its parallel investigation, according to justice secretary.
“I have instructed the OGCC to immediately review all the relevant facts and re-evaluate and examine all contracts, agreements and other documents pertaining to this questioned transaction, including the legal opinions previously rendered by the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel to its client, Nayong Pilipino Foundation Inc.,” Guevarra said in a statement, according to the news outlet.
Meanwhile, state regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) warned that LIDL’s provisional gaming license may be revoked if the land lease deal will be proven anomalous.
New Jersey regulated mobile wagering makes its debut at Browns-Giants game
Sports fans got their first taste of regulated mobile wagering while watching the new-and-improved Cleveland Browns demolished the New York Giants during their NFL preseason debut at MetLife Stadium on Thursday.
The Browns-Giants clash was one for the books for two reasons. First, NFL’s top two overall picks in the 2018 draft, Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley, made their league debut on Thursday. Second, the match was also considered to be the first NFL game to provide an opportunity for New Jersey’s regulated mobile sports wagering.
ESPN’s Ben Fawkes described the atmosphere inside the Meadowlands Racetracks, located a stone’s throw away from MetLife, to be festive as punters watched the duration of the Giants-Browns match in one of the six big televisions inside the FanDuel sportsbook at Meadowlands.
Punters are allowed to place their bets before the game, along with a halftime line, according to FanDuel.