Following a 4 1/2-length defeat to Preservationist in the July 6 Suburban Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park, Catholic Boy just hung on in the top 10 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Floyd, Givens Offer a Timely Update at The July Sale
The small consignment of Morris B. Floyd and Chuck Givens at The July Sale includes a Twirling Candy filly that is a half sister to recent impressive 2-year-old winner Shippy.
Soi Phet Arrives at Old Friends in Kentucky
Old Friends welcomed Soi Phet, the 11-year-old son of Tizbud who was retired following his 64th and final start June 29 at Los Alamitos Racecourse.
Technavio: Top 5 Vendors in the US Casino Gaming Market from 2017 to 2021
Gambling is one of the significant sources of revenue in the US because due to the high taxes attached to it in the country. This revenue is invested in public as well as private sectors that help in creating employment opportunities in the region. This is encouraging the government to legalize various forms of gambling that includes casino gaming. Thus, the easing of government regulations is expected to stimulate growth in the US casino gaming market during the forecast period. Furthermore, this industry research report also presents a competitive analysis of the market by platform (online and traditional), by type (commercial, tribal, limited stakes, and iGaming), and by game type (poker, blackjack, slot machines, roulette, and others).
Competitive vendor landscape
The casino gaming market in the US is highly competitive with major vendors such as Boyd Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, INTRALOT, Las Vegas Sands, MGM Resorts, Penn National Gaming, and Wynn Resorts competing based on price, quality, and market presence.
“The reconfigurable electronic gaming machines are gaining immense popularity owing to their benefits, such as easy to update, upgrade, and user-friendly. Unlike the conventional type of machines, electronic gaming machines can be reused, which reduces the inventory cost for vendors. Thus, the increasing popularity of reconfigurable electronic gaming machines will fuel the market growth during the next five years,” says a senior analyst at Technavio.
Top five US casino gaming market vendors
Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming has operations in about 25 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada and several other US states. Besides Nevada, the company has casinos in Illinois, Kansas, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, and Louisiana, among others. Boyd Gaming operates three main segments Midwest and South, Downtown Las Vegas, and Las Vegas Locals.
Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment owns and operates almost 50 casinos, majorly in the US under brand names that include Caesars, Harrah’s, and Horseshoe. Its major properties include Horseshoe, Harrah’s, Rio casinos, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood on the Vegas Strip, and Paris Las Vegas. The company’s operations comprise hotels, riverboat casinos, and gaming establishments.
INTRALOT
INTRALOT is an entertainment corporation that owns and operates gambling, lottery, and betting businesses. INTRALOT is a supplier of innovative game content, integrated gaming, interactive gaming services, racing management, sports betting, and transaction processing systems. It offers 400 types of games and has a presence in 57 jurisdictions in all five continents.
Las Vegas Sands
Las Vegas Sands owns and operates integrated resorts that feature celebrity chef restaurants, convention, and exhibition facilities, entertainment and retail centers, premium accommodation, gaming facilities, and other amenities. It generates revenue from gaming facilities, food and beverage services, and retail.
MGM Resorts
MGM Resorts International owns and operates integrated hotels, casinos and entertainment resorts in the United States and Macau. The company operates through three segments: MGM China, Las Vegas Strip Resorts, and Regional Operations. Its casino resorts offer convention, hotel, gaming, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities. The company’s casino operations include table games and race, slots and sports book wagering.
Colonial Downs Names Turf Course After Secretariat
Colonial Downs Group announced July 8 plans to name its turf course for 1973 Triple Crown winner. The Secretariat Turf Course will be ready when Colonial Downs opens for live racing Aug. 8
Durenberger Named The Jockey Club Steward at NYRA
Dr. Jennifer Durenberger, who is currently the chief examining veterinarian for the New York Racing Association, has been appointed as The Jockey Club steward at NYRA tracks.
Deep Impact Yearling Colt Leads JRHA Select Sale
A Deep Impact son of the smart former French-trained mare Musical Way set a new record price for a yearling colt at the JRHA Select Sale after a spectacular session of spending July 8.
Records Fall at South Africa's KZN Yearling Sale
The two-day sale held at the Sibaya Casino generated record gross sales of 21,505,000 rand.
'PDJF Day Across America' Set for July 27
Racetracks across the U.S. raise money for and awareness of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Abyssinian Seeks Stakes Win in Wide-Open Quick Call
Opening day at Saratoga Race Course is fast approaching, and the $100,000 Quick Call Stakes (G3T) is one of two stakes events on the July 11 card. Eleven 3-year-olds are entered for the 5 1/2-furlong sprint on the Mellon turf course.
Louisiana woman realized she had won $1 million on lottery after Facebook post from family member
A mother is celebrating her $1 million Louisiana Lottery prize after being completely unaware she had won.Powerball, Winner Stories, Louisiana, Multi-State Game, Social Media
Wisconsin bill allowing anonymity for lottery winners heading to committee
A bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous in Wisconsin will go before a State Assembly committee next week.Legislation, Wisconsin, Government, Anonymous
Massachusetts retailers resist Lottery's push for online sales
A group of retailers who sell lottery products are opposed to allowing the lottery to move online, arguing that brick-and-mortar retailers fuel the success of the Massachusetts Lottery and in turn benefit from foot traffic from players.Massachusetts, Retailer, Technology, Online Ticket Sales, Online, Government
Optimism in the Air as Yearling Sale Season Begins
Coming off a record juvenile sale season in which gross receipts topped $200 million for the first time and with the U.S. and world economies continuing to hum along, there is an air of optimism on the sale grounds at Fasig-Tipton this week.
Buxom Beast to Make Career Debut in Schuylerville
Trainer Gary Contessa will saddle Lee Pokoik’s Buxom Beast for her career debut in the six-furlong, $150,000 Schuylerville Stakes (G3) July 11, one of two stakes on opening day at The Spa.
Voodoo Song in Search of Forbidden Apple Repeat
Barry Schwartz’s Voodoo Song is entered to defend his title in the $150,000 Forbidden Apple Stakes (G3T) July 12 at Saratoga Race Course. The Friday feature for 4-year-olds and up going a mile on the turf will mark his first start since October.
Numbers Affirm Horses of Racing Age Sale Success
Numbers don’t lie. And for Fasig-Tipton’s July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, the numbers show that in a short period of time the auction has proven to be a source of equine athletes that generate positive results for their new owners.
Henley's Joy, Concrete Rose to Continue Turf Triple
Bloom Racing Stable’s Belmont Derby Invitational (G1T) winner Henley’s Joy is one of several horses reported to be doing well July 7, the day after competing in Belmont Park’s Stars & Stripes Racing Festival card.
Brown Earns Fourth Straight Belmont Spring/Summer Title
Trainer Chad Brown registered his fourth consecutive Belmont Park spring/summer individual meet title in runaway fashion with 38 wins, while Jose Lezcano captured his first New York riding title with 44 victories during the 48-day meet.
Laccario Proves Too Good in Deutsches Derby
An impressive performance from 2-1 favorite Laccario gave trainer Andreas Wohler a fifth win the Deutsches Derby (G1) July 7 at Hamburg, with the Joseph Tuite-trained Surrey Thunder back in fifth under Jason Watson.