A public changing of the guard at MTR Gaming Group Inc. was experienced Oct. 31 during a conference call with analysts and shareholders, as the company bid farewell to longtime chief Ted Arneault and welcomed his successor Robert Griffin.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Colonial Downs in Virginia is on the market because of its inability to add other forms of gambling, track owner Jacobs Entertainment said in a Jan. 11 notice.
Saturday, January 12, 2008Ohio racetracks and a Cleveland developer are reportedly close to a deal on language for a November referendum on slot machines at the tracks and three non-track locations.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006By winning the first two legs of the inaugural Grand Slam of Grass, English Channel has instantaneously brought to life a demanding turf series that many thought far-fetched when it was first announced. The bonus series guarantees a $5 million payout to the exceptional horse that can sweep the four races.
Friday, August 12, 2005The owner of Colonial Downs hopes the new "Grand Slam of Grass" is eventually worth $10 million and said two turf stakes at the Virginia racetrack that are part of the series would each be worth $1 million in 2006.
Friday, May 20, 2005The purse for the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs could rise to as much as $500,000 from $200,000 based on a plan presented to the Virginia Racing Commission March 20.
Thursday, March 21, 2002Trainer Jeff Jacobs, 40, was found dead at his condominium in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Tuesday morning, apparently of natural causes. A press release from Oaklawn Park, where Jacobs had 22 horses at the time of his death, said there were no signs of foul play. According to the Associated Press, Jacobs suffered from diabetes, and a coroner said complications from the disease may have played a role.
Tuesday, February 13, 2001