Last year’s winner and runner-up return for another go in the Dec. 6 Champions Cup (G1) on the Chukyo Racecourse dirt track with a guaranteed slot in February’s $20 million Saudi Cup at stake.
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Handicapping: Go For Wand, Demoiselle, Cigar Mile Views
Dave Litfin analyzes the Dec. 5 graded stakes action from Aqueduct.

Twitter Explodes: New GGPoker Ambassador Dan Bilzerian Calls Critic a “Hoe”
If the marketing team at GGPoker wanted to spark a reaction by signing Dan Bilzerian, they certainly got their wish. In fact, they may have already gotten more than they bargained for.
GGPoker’s deal with Dan Bilzerian hasn’t gone down well with some members of the poker community. (Image: GGPoker)
Just 24 hours after the news broke, members of the poker community have given their take on the partnership.
Given Bilzerian’s reputation for dividing opinion, it’s hardly surprising that people are split. One thing’s for certain though, the man himself hasn’t helped matters by calling one of his critics a “hoe.”

Sequential numbers drawn in South Africa Lottery stirs up suspicions of fraud
An unusually perfect series of sequential numbers that came up in South Africa’s most recent PowerBall drawing has led to accusations of fraud, while others jumped in to defend the integrity of a game based on pure luck and chance.International, Winning Ticket Announcement, Technology, Computerized Drawings

The purr-fect holiday gift arrives early for Illinois woman
The cat’s out of the bag — two kitties might have helped one woman win a $1,180 Illinois Lottery Pick 4 prize.Winner Stories, Illinois, Pick 4, Mystical

Indian Supreme Court declares GST on lotteries constitutional
Skill Lotto Solutions have been fighting against India’s GST on lotteries for some time now, and they have just received their final blow. The Supreme Court has ruled that the tax does not amount to hostile discrimination against them, nor does it violate their constitutional rights.
The December 3 ruling upholds the validity of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, allowing authorities to tax lotteries. Skill Lotto had hoped to set aside the definition of what “goods” are, saying it was “discriminatory and violative” against them. The court, headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan, declared:
“We are of the view that definition of goods under Section 2(52) of the Act..does not violate any constitutional provision nor it is in conflict with the definition of goods given under Article 366(12). Article 366 clause(12) as observed contains an inclusive definition and the definition given in Section 2(52) of Act, 2017 is not in conflict with definition given in Article 366(12).
“…The Parliament was fully empowered to make laws with respect to goods and services tax. Article 246A begins with non obstante clause that is ”Notwithstanding anything contained in Articles 246 and 254, which confers very wide power to make laws.”

Bally’s to Host Major-ish Poker Series During Las Vegas COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions
Bally’s, a Las Vegas poker room, is going forward with its upcoming poker tournament series despite the COVID-19 limited capacity restrictions. Businesses, including casinos, are currently limited to just 25% of the establishment’s maximum capacity. But the game of poker is still being dealt at card rooms all across town.
Bally’s is one Las Vegas poker room that isn’t shutting down due to COVID-19. (Image: KTNV)
Bally’s hosted a “Back in Action” poker series last month, its first since March when COVID-19 struck. There have been very few major poker events across the country, not just in Nevada, the past nine months. But one Las Vegas poker room is about to host an exciting event, global health pandemic be damned.
Las Vegas Poker Scene Still Going Strong
Archarcharch Euthanized Due to Severe Infection
The 12-year-old son of Arch has been standing in South Korea since 2018.
COVID-19 Keeps Golden Gate Suspended Through Dec. 26
Golden Gate Fields announced Dec. 3 that live racing at the track would remain suspended through the start of its winter meet on Dec. 26 following an outbreak that was first discovered there in mid-November.
Princess Noor to Battle Astute in Starlet Stakes
Racing in the Dec. 4 $300,000 Starlet Stakes (G1) at Los Alamitos Race Course, Princess Noor has an opportunity to prove she isn’t merely the most accomplished 2-year-old in California, but also the best.
COVID-19 Cases Keeps Golden Gate Suspended Thru Dec. 26
Golden Gate Fields announced Dec. 3 that live racing at the track would remain suspended through the start of its winter meet on Dec. 26 following an outbreak that was first discovered there in mid-November.
Shadwell Releases Fees for Nunnery Stud Roster
Shadwell have unveiled fees for their four-strong Nunnery Stud stallion roster, with exciting new recruit Mohaather introduced at £20,000.
Jesus' Team Headlines Claiming Crown at Gulfstream
Jesus’ Team is eligible for the Claiming Crown Jewel Stakes on the berth of a victory in a $30,000-$32,000 maiden claiming event in March at Gulfstream Park.
Dreamer's Disease, Laobanonaprayer Top Aqueduct Stakes
Dreamer’s Disease will make his Empire State debut in the $250,000 New York Stallion Stakes Series Great White Way Division while Laobanonaprayer headlines the $250,000 NYSSS Fifth Avenue Division.
Known Agenda Favored vs. Four Rivals in Remsen
Five juvenile colts hoping to put their names on the 2021 Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard will meet Nov. 5 in the $150,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Tattersalls December Mares Sale Concludes
The first three days of the Tattersalls December Mares Sale saw 114 lots fetch six figures or more, a list headed by the 2,200,000 guineas (US$3,077,806) Beach Frolic bought by M.V. Magnier.
Golden Gate Racing On Hold After More COVID-19 Cases
No timetable has yet been established for a resumption of racing at Golden Gate Fields following a COVID-19 outbreak there that halted racing in mid-November.
Gulfstream Park Ends Its Post-Time Drag
Opening day of the Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park Dec. 2 enjoyed a fast start, as the South Florida track started its races close to the listed post times on the program or as updated throughout the day.
Asmussen Chosen for KTO Horseman of the Year Award
Steve Asmussen—Churchill Downs’ all-time win leader and only the second trainer to achieve 9,000 career victories—is the 2020 recipient of the Louisville-based Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners’ Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award.

Social Media Playboy Dan Bilzerian Joins Team GGPoker, Gives Poker Site Additional Star Power
Dan Bilzerian, the bad boy of Instagram who claims to have won $50 million playing poker, in a surprising move, has signed with GGPoker as an ambassador. He adds another celebrity figure to the poker site’s growing list of team members.
Dan Bilzerian signing with GGPoker came totally out of left field. (Image: marijuanaretailreport.com)
Daniel Negreanu is still the face of the poker site. But “Blitz” gives GGPoker some non-poker celebrity star power. Although Bilzerian claims he’s made his money through playing cards, many have questioned that claim. That includes Doug Polk, who cracked a joke about the shocking news.
Dan Bilzerian becoming a GG poker ambassador is the equivalent of me becoming an ambassador for GQ