Israel Flores Horses’ Pound for Pound edged Trevilion to take the Louisiana Champions Day Classic, giving trainer Andrea Ancil Ali his first stakes win and jockey Aubrie Green her first black-type win Dec. 14 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Vanzzy Wires Field to Win Display Stakes
Vanzzy led all the way in the CA$105,800 (US$80,348) Display Stakes for 2-year-olds Dec. 14 during the abbreviated penultimate program of the 2019 Thoroughbred meet at Woodbine.
War Story Wins Harlan's Holiday; Prince Lucky Injured
Making his first start for trainer Elizabeth Dobles, War Story ran himself back into the winner’s circle in the $100,000 Harlan’s Holiday Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream and potentially into the starting gate for the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1).
Bank On Shea Takes $500,000 NY Stallion Series Stakes
Owner Danny Shea has a rather simple formula for success that paid off rather handsomely in one of the two richest races this winter at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Mitchell Road Returns to Winning Ways in My Charmer
Mitchell Road enjoyed a bit of class relief and used her natural speed to establish control early in the $100,000 My Charmer Stakes Dec. 14 at Gulfstream Park, factors that combined to guide her to the winner’s circle.
Pink Sands Rallies Last to First in Rampart Stakes
Gainesway Stable and Andrew Rosen’s Pink Sands rallied from last and ran down frontrunning Cookie Dough to capture her first graded score in the $100,000 Rampart Stakes (G3) Dec. 14 at Gulfstream Park.
Gaming Innovation Group signs with Mr Green in Latvia
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has today signed a long-term agreement with SIA Mr Green Latvia (Mr Green) for the provision of its software platform licence, online casino, sportsbook and front end services for Mr Green’s brand entry into the Latvian market. Mr Green, part of William Hill plc, is one of GiG’s existing partners.
This new agreement further strengthens GiG’s presence in the Latvian market where the Company already supports the sportsbook solution of the 11.lv brand (75% owned by Mr Green). It proves the strength of GiG’s services and collaborative partnership model, supporting the growth of online gambling with new brands and markets. Mr Green will, with GiG’s services, be able to offer its end users a competitive online casino and sportsbook with a unique front end where user experience and differentiation as key.
Mr Janis Tregers, CEO Mr Green Latvia, says: “This is an exciting moment for the William Hill Group business in Latvia, where we move forward with our strategy to introduce a global brand such as Mr Green to the market. We see it as the perfect compliment to the locally well established 11.lv brand, also hosted on the GIG platform. By working closely with GIG and leveraging their technology from product, compliance and other aspects we have been able to propel 11.lv to second position among leading brands in the market. It is now time to make Mr Green a similar success.”
Richard Brown, Chief Executive Officer in GiG says: “I am pleased to announce this expansion of our collaboration and partnership with Mr Green. Latvia is an interesting market for online gambling, we are looking forward to support Mr Green’s growth with a strong, safe and entertaining product.”
SBC and GLMS unveil strategic partnership deal for 2020
SBC’s plans to expand into new markets have taken a major step forward with the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with one of the most respected organisations in the gaming industry, the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS).
The relationship will see an increased focus on the state lotteries sector at SBC’s portfolio of market-leading events in 2020, including a Lottery Forum at both Betting on Sports Europe and SBC Summit.
GLMS will have a prominent role in this offer, providing invaluable expert input into the new specialist lottery content at the conferences.
For GLMS, involvement in events such as Betting on Sports America, Betting on Sports Europe and SBC Summit provides the perfect stage from which to deliver its key messages and to discuss the main issues shaping the future of the lottery sector with major players from around the world.
SKS365: Alexander Martin is the new CEO, Andrew McIver appointed Non- Executive Chairman
A solid experience in betting & gaming to strengthen its market position and customer experience
Andrew McIver, SKS365’s Chairman
Malta, December 14, 2019 – SKS365 continues its journey of strengthening its regulatory and market operations by announcing the appointment of two new executive hires: Alexander Martin will take up the role of Chief Executive Officer, whilst Andrew McIver assumes the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of SKS365. Both roles are fundamental to the next phase of growth and evolution of SKS365.
The SKS365 Malta Holding Board says: “This is an exciting time for SKS365, where we see strength and momentum across all segments of the business and great opportunity for future growth”.
Bet.Works’ Jay Rood to join Betting on Sports America Sports Betting Hall of Fame
December 14, 2019 (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Bet.Works is delighted to announce that Jay Rood, the sportsbook platform supplier’s Chief Risk Officer, is to join an elite list of industry pioneers after being selected to join the Betting on Sports America Sports Betting Hall of Fame.
Rood will take his place alongside fellow industry leaders and pioneers after almost three decades in sports betting.
Having started his career as a ticket writer at Caesars in Lake Tahoe in 1992, Rood rose to become head of MGM’s sportsbooks across the US before switching to Bet.Works in 2019.
Rood will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a lavish ceremony during the Betting on Sports America 2020 event, organised by Sports Betting Community (SBC), in April 2020 in New Jersey.
Mindway AI hires Rasmus Kjærgaard as new CEO
The Danish-based software company, Mindway AI that specialises in innovative and advanced software solutions for the identification of at-risk gambling and problem gambling behaviour, has hired Rasmus Kjærgaard as new CEO.
As per December 1st, 2019, Rasmus Kjærgaard has taken the seat as new CEO in Mindway AI. The company is a university spin-off by scientists from the Institute for clinical medicine at Aarhus University and is specialised in software solutions that can identify at-risk gambling and problem gambling behaviour among online bettors.
Rasmus Kjærgaard comes from a position as Vice President Sales at the IT company Signaturgruppen A/S, where for a period, he was part of the board covering commercial aspects of the business. During his time at Signaturgruppen A/S, the company was in the same growth phase that Mindway AI now is entering. Rasmus Kjærgaard looks forward to utilizing this experience at Mindway AI:
“I’m very pleased to have joined the exciting journey Mindway AI is on. Responsible gambling is – for good reasons – a topic, which continues to be high on the agenda and I believe, we have innovative software solutions that truly can support the operators in their work to minimize problem gambling through early detection among their players. With a great team behind me and strong partners, I am confident we can utilize our solid foundation and steer Mindway AI into an even brighter future,” says Rasmus Kjærgaard, CEO of Mindway AI.
Woodbine Cancels Remainder of Dec. 14 Card
Following the first three races Dec. 14, Woodbine was forced to cancel the remainder of Saturday’s 12-race card due to inclement weather conditions in the Toronto area.
Former Claimer Lady's Island Wires Sugar Swirl Field
A claimer just last year, Lady’s Island now can be called something else—a graded stakes winner—after leading throughout in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 14.
Santa Anita Gets First-Ever Standing PET Scan Machine
The first-ever standing positron emission tomography scan machine has been installed at Santa Anita to aid in diagnosing equine lamenesses before they become catastrophic.
Maryland JC Pays Tribute to 'Backstretch Heroes'
The Maryland Jockey Club has launched a campaign to recognize the people whose passion and work behind the scenes play a large part in that success.
Taylor Made's Casting Crowns Wins Inaugural Pitons Cup
The Royal Saint Lucia Turf Club kicked off an ambitious program of international racing Dec. 13 at its new track on the south of the Caribbean Island as a horse representing Taylor Made Farm landed the inaugural running of the $150,000 Pitons Cup.
Veteran Stallion Peppered Cat Relocated to Louisiana
Peppered Cat has been purchased privately by Perry and Denise Martin of Martin Racing and relocated from California to stand at Val Murrell’s Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana for the 2020 breeding season.
Prosser to Serve as Saudi Cup Clerk of the Course
Preparations for the world’s most valuable horse race gathered pace this week, with news that Newmarket Head of Racing Michael Prosser will join the Saudi Cup project as clerk of the course.
Local Residents Want Vote on Any Great Barrington Plans
The return of live racing to shuttered Great Barrington Fairgrounds in Western Massachusetts hit another snag when local residents overwhelmingly voted at a special town meeting Dec. 11 to adopt a home rule petition to send to their legislators.
Copper Bullet Enters Stud With Unique Breeding Program
A qualification system based on physiology, anatomy, and genetics will be used to select mares for Copper Bullet’s first book. If a mare qualifies, the mare owner gets a complimentary season and $5,000.