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Split Verdict in Magna Simulcast Fees Case

A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that simulcast providers owed money from tracks operated by bankrupt Magna Entertainment are entitled to funds they paid bettors but not reimbursement for fees and commissions.

 Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Compromise Reached on California Bill

A compromise has apparently been reached that would forestall the implementation of exchange betting until at least 2012, according to the Pasadena Star-News.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2010
$5.5 Million Bonus Program Tied to Preakness

$5.5 Million Bonus Program Tied to Preakness

MI Developments Inc. announced Aug. 27 a bonus program involving tracks owned by the company that could result in a $5.5 million bonus for the winner of the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Friday, August 27, 2010
Magna Two-Month Loss at $6.2 Million

Magna Two-Month Loss at $6.2 Million

During the first two months of MI Development's ownership of the previous Magna Entertainment assets, the racing and gambling operations lost $6.2 million, according to the latest quarterly report.

 Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Magna Reorganization Plan Implemented

The bankruptcy reorganization plan for Magna Entertainment that includes the transfer of Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Golden Gate to MID Developments has been implemented, effective at 5:01 p.m. (EDT) April 30.

 Saturday, May 01, 2010

MID's CEO Still Supports Magna

Despite the earlier announcement that Magna Entertainment Corp. had a quarterly loss of $48.4 million and is seeking to sell core assets, including one or more of its top racetracks, management of the company that holds 60% equity interest in MEC continues to be optimistic of a turnaround.

 Friday, November 07, 2008
Magna Losses Drag Down MID

Magna Losses Drag Down MID

Due primarily to losses by Magna Entertainment racetracks, MI Developments, the property arm of Canadian auto-parts empire Magna International, reported lower first-quarter profit May 7.

 Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Magna Loss Soars in First Quarter

Magna Loss Soars in First Quarter

Despite mounting losses and lack of investor confidence, executives of racetrack operator Magna Entertainment remain confident the company's fortunes can be reversed.

 Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Magna Developments Board Opposes Two Proposals

Based on the recommendations of a special committee of independent directors, the board of Magna Developments has come out against proposals from Greenlight Capital Inc.

 Monday, April 04, 2005

Racetrack Losses Impact MI Developments' Bottom Line

Losses sustained during 2004 and the fourth quarter by racetrack operator Magna Entertainment had a negative impact on the financial results for MI Developments during the same periods.

 Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Stronach Comments on Magna Developments

Magna Entertainment and MI Developments chairman Frank Stronach Monday commented on recent developments at the companies, which included the resignation of Brian Tobin as CEO of MID.

 Monday, August 23, 2004