Tag Archives: Kentucky

WatchandWager has its Kentucky licence

SBC News WatchandWager has its Kentucky licence

In December WatchandWager received a licence approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. This means the company commenced taking live registrations, deposits and wagering from residents of the State from 14th December. The licence comes conditional on a $100,000 (£81,000) Bond being lodged with the Commission and this is expected to be in place early in this month. Kentucky is known as …

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Ellis Park Kentucky upgrades tote system with Sportech Racing and Digital

SBC News Ellis Park Kentucky upgrades tote system with Sportech Racing and Digital

Ellis Park (Henderson – Kentucky) has selected Sportech Racing and Digital (subsidiary of Sportech Plc) as its new provider of pari-mutuel betting systems and provisions. The contract will see Sportech integrate its new QuantumTM system within Ellis Park stadia this January 2017. Ellis Parkone of the US’ oldest race tracks will be further supported by QuantumTM data provisions and the firm’s …

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Churchill Downs commits $38 million to Kentucky Derby luxury suite

SBC News Churchill Downs commits $38 million to Kentucky Derby luxury suite

The Governance of US racing operator Churchill Downs has committed $38 million to expanding its marquee Louisville racetrack, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Starting construction in January 2017, Churchill Downs plans to build a seven-story ‘Starting Gate Suite’, which will sit besides its existing ‘Jockey Club Suite’. Announcing  the construction of its new suite, Churchill Downs governance detailed that …

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Baazov leads PokerStars into New Jersey

SBC News Baazov leads PokerStars into New Jersey

Amaya Inc has earmarked 21 March as the date it will finally launch its PokerStars brand in New Jersey.  The launch quickly follows the September 2015 authorisation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to operate the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands in the State. Amaya currently expects to conduct an interim testing period with the DGE and a …

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Kentucky triples compensation claim against PokerStars to $870 million

SBC News Kentucky triples compensation claim against PokerStars to $870 million

Toronto listed Amaya Inc’s ongoing Kentucky compensation dispute has hit Christmas headlines as Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate ups the operators fine to $870 million. Ruling in favour of the state’s compensation claim against Amaya subsidiary PokerStars, in relation to online gambling services offered to Kentucky consumers between 2006 and 2011. Judge Wingate allowed Kentucky State to triple its damages claim …

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PETA asks New York Gaming Commission to change equine doping regulations

SBC News PETA asks New York Gaming Commission to change equine doping regulations

The New York State Gaming Commission is reported to be considering new equine drug testing regulations following its fines against race trainer Steve Asmussen. US animal rights organisation PETA had undertaken a probe investigating Asmussen’s training methods. The investigation points the finger at the trainer and his assistant, Scott Blasi, with 14 allegations of equine doping during the 2013 Saratoga …

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