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McPeek Racing Developing Mobile Application

McPeek Racing Developing Mobile Application

Trainer Ken McPeek and his wife Sue are in the process of developing a horse racing mobile application for iPhones and the Android that will funnel some revenues into purses.

 Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Iowa Track, Horsemen Partner on ADW System

Iowa Track, Horsemen Partner on ADW System

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have announced they are collaborating on the development of the state's first legal online wagering platform.

 Monday, November 28, 2011
Youbet: 2007 Loss Now $28.4 Million

Youbet: 2007 Loss Now $28.4 Million

Youbet.com has restated its earnings for 2007 due to a recalculation of an earn-out payment to the former owners of defunct subsidiary International Racing Group, increasing its annual loss for the year to $28.4 million.

 Friday, July 11, 2008
Youbet Regains NASDAQ Compliance

Youbet Regains NASDAQ Compliance

Youbet.com announced May 21 it had regained compliance with NASDAQ trading requirements after its stock price traded above $1 for 10 consecutive business days.

 Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Youbet: Restructuring Plan in Place

Youbet: Restructuring Plan in Place

Youbet.com said April 1 it had put a restructuring plan in place to recover from last year's $27.4-million loss, and is looking forward to a turnaround in 2008.

 Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Youbet Incurs Fourth-Quarter Losses

Youbet.com reported March 31 it lost $28.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 on the same day it was notified by NASDAQ it faces delisting from the stock exchange.

 Monday, March 31, 2008
Youbet 'Resolves' Part in IRG Inquiry

Youbet 'Resolves' Part in IRG Inquiry

Youbet.com said March 18 it had resolved its part in a federal investigation into its former International Racing Group subsidiary, and will not be charged in return for continued cooperation with officials.

 Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Youbet Settles Lawsuit in Virginia

Youbet Settles Lawsuit in Virginia

A federal lawsuit between Youbet.com and several entities associated with Virginia racing has been settled, resulting in a renewed effort by the advance deposit wagering company to become licensed in the state.

 Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Wanted: A Better Pari-Mutuel Model

The head of the National Horsemen?s Benevolent and Protective Association has suggested the horseracing industry create an entity to assist in the marketing and distribution of its product, in this case racing signals.

 Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Champion Resigns Youbet Posts

Champion Resigns Youbet Posts

Chuck Champion has resigned his executive positions with Youbet.com, ending a five-year tenure that featured bouts of growth and turmoil for the advance deposit wagering entity.

 Friday, November 30, 2007
Youbet.com Announces Key Personnel Moves

Youbet.com Announces Key Personnel Moves

James Burk and Gary Sproule have been named chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Youbet.com, the company announced July 9.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2007

TrackNet Takes Another Shot from Youbet

Youbet.com directed more criticism at the controversial content alliance of Churchill Downs and Magna Entertainment May 8, with one executive telling analysts during an earnings conference that the partners in TrackNet Media Group "ended up shooting not only themselves, but an entire industry."

 Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Youbet.com Hires Exec Away from Disney

Youbet.com has hired Gary Sproule, a former Disney executive, as its chief financial officer. The California online racing and wagering company also announced a marketing agreement with California fairs.

 Thursday, June 06, 2002