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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the National Thoroughbred League (NTL) announced that St. Louis native and multi-diamond, award winning artist Nelly has taken a significant ownership in an NTL team that will move to St. Louis. The league is relocating the Seattle franchise to St. Louis and will name the team the Nellies, after the famous horse term (“Whoa Nellie”) and in honor of its newest owner, Nelly. As part of the announcement, Nelly will also serve as host of the National Thoroughbred...

ATHENS, Greece & PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intralot S.A. (ATSE: INLOT) (“Intralot”) and Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s”) today announced that their respective Boards of Directors approved their entry into a definitive transaction agreement (“Transaction Agreement”) pursuant to which Intralot will acquire Bally’s International Interactive business (the “International Interactive Business”) in a cash-and-shares transaction that values the International Interactive Business at...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affinity Interactive, through its flagship brand, Daily Racing Form (DRF), is partnering with Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino to introduce a cutting-edge suite of artificial intelligence and data-driven handicapping tools. The collaboration will debut an industry-first virtual AI handicapper, “A.I. Alan”, and expand DRF’s leading-edge analytics, offering fans deeper insight and engagement throughout the meet. A pioneer in horse racing analytics sin...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Thoroughbred League (NTL) continued its record-breaking 2025 campaign with Sunday’s Philadelphia Cup at Parx Racing, drawing more than 6,000 fans, an NTL record, and generating a $1.55 daily million handle—a 65% increase over last year’s Father’s Day card at Parx. The event, hosted by the Philadelphia Stallions, co-owned by local icon Julius “Dr. J” Erving, demonstrates the what’s the “NTL Effect”—a measurable and unbroken surge in attendance, engage...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the National Thoroughbred League (NTL) reported that the opening event of its third season–the NTL Pimlico Cup generated record returns, both in terms of attendance and betting totals. With a crowd of more than 5,500 on hand in support of Baltimore Community Day, in partnership with Lamar Jackson’s Forever Dreamers Foundation, Pimlico Race Course generated a $3.9 million handle, which outpaced the track’s year-over-year handle from the same race weekend by 30%...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 and Recent Highlights Completed previously announced transactions with Standard General and The Queen Casino & Entertainment (“Queen”) Company-wide revenue of $589.2 million, a decrease of 4.7% year over year Casinos & Resorts revenue of $351.2 million, up 2.6% year over year U.K. online revenue g...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A consortium of South Florida business leaders and celebrities has purchased the National Thoroughbred League (NTL) franchise in Miami, with a goal of expanding the team’s operations and influence. As part of the purchase, the team, led by Jason Wiesenfeld, has been rechristened as the Miami Thunderbolts. The Thunderbolts consortium also includes: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Jarobi White from A Tribe Called Quest; Tony Award winner, poet, spoken word artist, and...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), the Scalesciani family, owner of Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and the David family, Mendoza entrepreneurs, today announced plans for Casa Duhau, a new-build luxury hotel – with 52 villas and suites – in Mendoza. As the only hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Argentina, Casa Duhau will be part of Reserva Alto Agrelo, a new development project spanning nearly 1,000 acres that will also feature a premium winery and...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sentient Jet, leading private aviation company and inventor of the jet card, proudly returns for its ninth consecutive year as the preferred private aviation partner of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby®. As a strong supporter of the thoroughbred racing community, Sentient Jet continues to deepen its presence at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events, delivering experiences and access to its Card Owners. Sentient Jet will also sponsor the $600,000 Twin Spi...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced it has successfully integrated pari-mutuel horse race wagering into the Caesars Sportsbook app in two U.S. jurisdictions ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby. Now, horse racing fans in Kentucky and Colorado can conveniently toggle between the elevated sports wagering experience on the Caesars Sportsbook app and the Caesars Racebook wagering interface, powered by NYRA Bets. The seamless shared wallet experience...