MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calder Casino & Race Course (“Calder”) officials have announced a 5-percent purse increase beginning with today’s racing program.
The increase is applied evenly to base overnight purses, excluding overnight stakes, Florida Owners Awards (FOAs), and maiden special weight races; the latter two were both increased last month.
“Purse contributions from slot machine gaming offered through the Calder Casino have been better than expected,” said Calder Vice President & General Manager John Marshall.���”As always, we’ll continue to manage the purse account responsibly.”�
Thoroughbred owner Phil Combest, who assumed the role of Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association president late last week, said, “We’re pleased to see that Calder is implementing this five percent increase after the initial purse bump last month.��� Hopefully, we’ll be able to build on this momentum and see further increases going forward into the meet.”
Calder announced a 7.5-percent purse increase to base overnight purses on June 3.� Today’s increase brings�Calder’s average daily purses, including stakes, up to 0,000 in 2011 from 9,000 in 2010 and 7,000 in 2009.�
The 2011 Calder Meet began on April 25 and runs through Sept. 30.� The Tropical Meet will be held from Oct. 1 through Dec. 2
Calder Casino & Race Course, located on South Florida’s Miami-Dade / Broward county line, offers gaming action with over 1,200 slot machines in the Calder Casino, Thoroughbred horse racing during two consecutive meets, year-round simulcasting, and live poker games in Studz Poker Club.�Calder is a wholly owned property of Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq:CHDN).�Information about Calder Casino & Race Course can be found on the Internet at www.calderracecourse.com and www.caldercasino.com.
CONTACT: Michele Blanco
(305) 625-1311, ext. 3352
Publicity fax: (305) 624-6284
blanco@calderracecourse.com
P.O. Box 1808, Miami, FL 33055
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