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Great Canadian Gaming Numbers for First Quarter
US Land Casinos Would Score Big IF
Niagara's New Casino Joins World Poker Tour
Only $750,000 in total handle for Fort Erie on Tuesday. Smoking ban looms as well. Memorial Day Monday, handle was less than $700,000.
30 May 2006
26 May 2006
May 26th Headlines
Ontario Border Towns Seeking Assistance From Province As Smoking Ban Set To Begin
Janet Gretzky may sue over wiretap leak
Racing Exemption Intact as Internet Wagering Bill Passes in USA
Internet Gambling Expected To Become More Regulated
Vernon Downs July 1st Opening Most Likely Delayed
John Leblanc Wins 2006 Avelino Gomez Award
Janet Gretzky may sue over wiretap leak
Racing Exemption Intact as Internet Wagering Bill Passes in USA
Internet Gambling Expected To Become More Regulated
Vernon Downs July 1st Opening Most Likely Delayed
John Leblanc Wins 2006 Avelino Gomez Award
22 May 2006
20 May 2006
Batavia Downs on the Upswing
.....Still, all New York racetracks with VLTs have noticed improving profitability in recent months. And Batavia Downs, with 586 machines, still lags the state's most successful VLT tracks, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway and Finger Lakes.
Since its opening more than two years ago, Saratoga averages about $200 a day per machine in profit; Finger Lakes, $189; and Batavia Downs, $109. Both Buffalo Fairgrounds and Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway in the Catskills are slightly behind, based on data from the state Lottery Division.
After buying Batavia Downs out of bankruptcy in 1998, Western OTB pumped in more than $15 million to renovate it. The track reopened in 2002, but shut down less than two years later after debt piled up.....
Since its opening more than two years ago, Saratoga averages about $200 a day per machine in profit; Finger Lakes, $189; and Batavia Downs, $109. Both Buffalo Fairgrounds and Mighty M Gaming at Monticello Raceway in the Catskills are slightly behind, based on data from the state Lottery Division.
After buying Batavia Downs out of bankruptcy in 1998, Western OTB pumped in more than $15 million to renovate it. The track reopened in 2002, but shut down less than two years later after debt piled up.....
18 May 2006
May 18th Headlines
NY Senator wants to raise track take-out
Internet horse racing exemption in USA holds
Churchill axes some key employees
Jockey David Clark charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death
Woodbine asking to drop 9 dates during track make-over period
WHY RACETRACKS ARE LOSING THEIR BIGGEST BETTORS
Offshore sites taking away bettors from Woodbine: simple answer, LOWER YOUR TAKE-OUTS
Those gambler you are losing, won't play because they know better, they'll just go elsewhere. The industry needs to lower take-outs, or stop crying.
Baymount still committed to Brandon, but the idea of a racino there is looking dimmer each day
Off shore gambling bust by the the US
Campbellville Training Centre sold
Fort Erie does over 1.3 million in handle on Monday.
Internet horse racing exemption in USA holds
Churchill axes some key employees
Jockey David Clark charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death
Woodbine asking to drop 9 dates during track make-over period
WHY RACETRACKS ARE LOSING THEIR BIGGEST BETTORS
Offshore sites taking away bettors from Woodbine: simple answer, LOWER YOUR TAKE-OUTS
Those gambler you are losing, won't play because they know better, they'll just go elsewhere. The industry needs to lower take-outs, or stop crying.
Baymount still committed to Brandon, but the idea of a racino there is looking dimmer each day
Off shore gambling bust by the the US
Campbellville Training Centre sold
Fort Erie does over 1.3 million in handle on Monday.
15 May 2006
May 15th News
Great Canadian Gaming reports first quarter profit of .02 per share.
Q1 Revenue up for Fun Technologies
Niagara Falls New York Casino results
Good article on on-line horse race gambling
Buffalo Raceway sells signal for 1% to get more exposure; concern for horse population with new harness tracks popping up
Mountaineer revenues up
Penn National trying to reduce dates because slots construction has been delayed
Q1 Revenue up for Fun Technologies
Niagara Falls New York Casino results
Good article on on-line horse race gambling
Buffalo Raceway sells signal for 1% to get more exposure; concern for horse population with new harness tracks popping up
Mountaineer revenues up
Penn National trying to reduce dates because slots construction has been delayed
9 May 2006
May 9th Headlines
Recently deceased Steve Stavro a nominee to Canadian Racing Hall of Fame
Wagering on Kentucky Shatters Record
Ontario teacher wins 1.3 million in Niagara Falls, NY casino playing slots
Pompano to get world class casino
4,000 fans show up for Assiniboia opening day
ORC To Launch Medication Task Force
American Gamblers Find Internet Gambling Convenient
Wagering on Kentucky Shatters Record
Ontario teacher wins 1.3 million in Niagara Falls, NY casino playing slots
Pompano to get world class casino
4,000 fans show up for Assiniboia opening day
ORC To Launch Medication Task Force
American Gamblers Find Internet Gambling Convenient
6 May 2006
ORC HALTS PLANS TO REMOVE FLAMBORO BACKSTRETCH
May 5, 2006
This afternoon the Ontario Racing Commission released a ruling that orders the suspension of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation's plans to close the backstretch at Flamboro Downs.
The ruling states that John Blakney, executive director of the ORC, has determined that the closure may be prejudicial to the best interests of racing and has ordered an investigation into the matter.
"Until such time that the executive director has made a final determination into the matter, GCGC cannot implement its decision, which would have required the horsepeople to remove themselves and the horses from the facilities at Flamboro on or before July 31, 2006," the ruling states.
Further, the ORC has indicated that any costs associated with the investigation shall be the responsibility of GCGC.
This afternoon the Ontario Racing Commission released a ruling that orders the suspension of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation's plans to close the backstretch at Flamboro Downs.
The ruling states that John Blakney, executive director of the ORC, has determined that the closure may be prejudicial to the best interests of racing and has ordered an investigation into the matter.
"Until such time that the executive director has made a final determination into the matter, GCGC cannot implement its decision, which would have required the horsepeople to remove themselves and the horses from the facilities at Flamboro on or before July 31, 2006," the ruling states.
Further, the ORC has indicated that any costs associated with the investigation shall be the responsibility of GCGC.
Woman in Brantford Hits It Big for a Quarter
Twenty dollars returns $566,995
(May 5, 2006)
It's the best $20 she ever invested - a Guelph woman hit a $566,995 jackpot on a 25 cent slot machine last Friday at Brantford Charity Casino.
"I won on the first $20 I put into the machine. I couldn't believe it," said Cindy Tessier.
Tessier and her husband, who have five children and work for Engel Canada, will take a week off work to catch up on sleep. They haven't decided what to do with the cheque.
"We're like most of the world, living paycheque to paycheque," she said. Tessier was the first big winner on the recently installed 25-cent QuarterMillions slot machine.
(May 5, 2006)
It's the best $20 she ever invested - a Guelph woman hit a $566,995 jackpot on a 25 cent slot machine last Friday at Brantford Charity Casino.
"I won on the first $20 I put into the machine. I couldn't believe it," said Cindy Tessier.
Tessier and her husband, who have five children and work for Engel Canada, will take a week off work to catch up on sleep. They haven't decided what to do with the cheque.
"We're like most of the world, living paycheque to paycheque," she said. Tessier was the first big winner on the recently installed 25-cent QuarterMillions slot machine.
KENTUCKY DERBY TODAY
Here is a free PDF for today's Kentucky Derby via Equidaily.
I like going against the favorites. That being said, my picks are as follow:
A.P. Warrior
Sinister Minister
Sweetnothernsaint
Keyed Entry
I like going against the favorites. That being said, my picks are as follow:
A.P. Warrior
Sinister Minister
Sweetnothernsaint
Keyed Entry
Paragon Looking To Run Vancouver Casino
BRITISH COLUMBIA – As reported by the Vancouver Sun: "Vancouver's financially troubled Edgewater Casino could be run by a Las Vegas casino operator by this summer -- making it the first foreign-owned casino in B.C.
"B.C. Lottery Corp. vice-president Kevin Gass said Wednesday that Paragon Gaming is seeking provincial approval to manage Edgewater Casino, located at the Plaza of Nations.
"Edgewater Casino owners Gary Jackson and Len Libin filed for court protection from creditors this week, listing about $30 million in liabilities. Gass confirmed they have reached a purchase agreement with Paragon after months of discussions.
"…Gass said Paragon has applied to be registered by the provincial gaming policy and enforcement branch in order to buy Edgewater.
"…Paragon is a developer and operator of several casinos in the western U.S. and has often developed projects on First Nations properties. It is currently developing two major casino projects in Alberta -- a $180-million resort on Enoch Cree Nation reserve land near Edmonton and a $50-million project near Whitecourt…"
"B.C. Lottery Corp. vice-president Kevin Gass said Wednesday that Paragon Gaming is seeking provincial approval to manage Edgewater Casino, located at the Plaza of Nations.
"Edgewater Casino owners Gary Jackson and Len Libin filed for court protection from creditors this week, listing about $30 million in liabilities. Gass confirmed they have reached a purchase agreement with Paragon after months of discussions.
"…Gass said Paragon has applied to be registered by the provincial gaming policy and enforcement branch in order to buy Edgewater.
"…Paragon is a developer and operator of several casinos in the western U.S. and has often developed projects on First Nations properties. It is currently developing two major casino projects in Alberta -- a $180-million resort on Enoch Cree Nation reserve land near Edmonton and a $50-million project near Whitecourt…"
World Poker Tour Comes To Canada
LOS ANGELES, California – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Daniel Negreanu, Gavin Smith, Bill Edler and Evelyn Ng may be the most illustrious Canadian poker players on the world stage, but come October the World Poker Tour(R) will offer a look at who else might be Canadian stars-in-the-making when the Tour inaugurates its first stop north of the border at the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. The WPT has selected Canada's luxurious new gaming mecca, overlooking the famous Niagara Falls, as the site of its third annual North American Poker Championship, October 25-29....
Betfair Says US Racing Could Make Millions
Betfair, the rapidly growing exchange-wagering provider based in Great Britain, believes it could provide up to $50 million in new revenue for itself, racetracks, and horsemen by 2008 should it be permitted to operate in the United States.
The company, which now generates about $250 million in revenue a year, has cultivated 500,000 members in four years. It allows players to wager on horses to lose, and offers other "peer-to-peer" bets on just about anything.
The U.S. racing industry has resisted exchange betting. Officials believe Betfair accepts wagers from U.S. residents even though the company said it "does not accept bets from U.S. debit or credit cards."
Christian Hellmers, director of U.S. business development for Betfair, said the service could increase the $134-million annual win wagering market in the U.S. up to 59% if exchange betting was offered to U.S. customers. He said gross revenue could hit $30 million by 2007, and $50 million by 2008.....
The company, which now generates about $250 million in revenue a year, has cultivated 500,000 members in four years. It allows players to wager on horses to lose, and offers other "peer-to-peer" bets on just about anything.
The U.S. racing industry has resisted exchange betting. Officials believe Betfair accepts wagers from U.S. residents even though the company said it "does not accept bets from U.S. debit or credit cards."
Christian Hellmers, director of U.S. business development for Betfair, said the service could increase the $134-million annual win wagering market in the U.S. up to 59% if exchange betting was offered to U.S. customers. He said gross revenue could hit $30 million by 2007, and $50 million by 2008.....
3 May 2006
May 3rd Headlines
Baymount signs license agreement with Woodbine Entertainment Group
Fun Technologies Expands To Europe For Fantasy Sports
Complaint Against Oaklawn Electronic Game Dismissed
TVG Launches 11 New Shows
Major Meeting Set For Potential Brandon Track
Racing Dates To Be Cut At Flamboro and Georgian Downs
Vernon Downs Sale Done
Fun Technologies Expands To Europe For Fantasy Sports
Complaint Against Oaklawn Electronic Game Dismissed
TVG Launches 11 New Shows
Major Meeting Set For Potential Brandon Track
Racing Dates To Be Cut At Flamboro and Georgian Downs
Vernon Downs Sale Done
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