British Champions Day: Prize money cut by £1.8m at Ascot meeting
Prize money for Britain's richest raceday has been cut by 40% as the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit racing.
Month: August 2020
Baccarat Tips
Baccarat is one of the easiest casino games to play and is very popular with high rollers online and big gamblers at online and land based casinos around the world. It is simple to master your skills, fun and easy to play.
Comparing to other casino card games Baccarat has clear advantage for players because of the low house edge, so the odds to win for players are higher. It is a game of guessing, therefore no real strategy will work in this game.
In the Baccarat gambling game there are three possible betting options available- on the player, on the banker and on the tie. Betting on the player and on the banker both have about the same house edge percentage, so you have almost a 50% chance of picking the right outcome and in the event of a tie winning you get your initial bet back. Your odds are slightly better for betting on the banker. Sometimes the game offers a commission on the banker bet (usually 4-5%) which reduce the advantage of this method. Above all avoid betting on the tie, the the house edge is the highest for that.
You should not waste your time trying to spot a pattern of the game and then to chase it pointlessly. There can not be a pattern in the Baccarat gambling game simply because one hand has no bearing on the next, and is never influenced by the preceding hands. Same as trying to guess how the previous slots spin will affect the next one.
Usually Baccarat gambling game is played with eight decks of cards. The less number of decks you play with, the higher your odds for betting on the banker.
Mini-BaccaratBaccarat and mini-Baccarat have the same rules except they have lower table limits and less players around the table. Mini-baccarat is good for beginners.
Try your luck, hope for the best and have fun!
BC Announces Guests for Cocktails and Conversation Broadcast
Trainer Simon Callaghan and Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano are the special guests for this week’s installment of the Breeders’ Cup’s Cocktails & Conversation. The broadcast is a recurring virtual happy hour series designed to rally the industry into raising funds for communities that have been profoundly impacted by COVID-19.
It airs Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. ET via Breeders’ Cup’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The episode will be hosted by Nick Luck and Britney Eurton of NBC Sports and 21 Club mixologist and creator of Breeders’ Cup’s official cocktails Mark Tubridy.
All proceeds generated from Cocktails & Conversation are wholly donated to the following organizations benefitting the horse racing and hospitality industries: Race Track Chaplaincy of America, USBG National Charity Foundation and Restaurant Workers Relief Program.
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Expanded Viewing for Golden Gate Owners
Owners were previously limited to attend Golden Gate Fields on Sunday mornings for workouts, but may now attend morning workouts any day. They must check in at the main horsemen’s gate, provide their CHRB owners license, and undergo a COVID-19 health screening. Masks will be required to be worn at all times, and owners must respect social distancing.
Owners may now attend to watch their horses race in the afternoons. At this time, there will be a limit of two owners per horse. Unfortunately, non-licensed guests will not be permitted.
When attending the races, owners will be required to provide their CHRB owners license and undergo a COVID-19 health screening. Masks will be required to be worn at all times, and owners must respect social distancing guidelines. Owners must check in at the main horsemen’s gate as all other gates remain closed. At this time, owners will not be allowed access to the paddock, winners circle, or barn area.
Seating will be in a dedicated area adjacent to the winners circle to watch racing live, and there will be additional TVs located there. At this time Golden Gate Fields cannot offer refreshments of any kind (however owners may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages if desired), and there are no on-track betting facilities available.
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