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LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) (“CDI”) announced today it is investing approximately $60 million to construct a state-of-the-art historical racing machine (“HRM”) facility in Louisville. The 85,000-square-foot facility will be built at 4520 Poplar Level Road—Churchill Downs’ former Trackside (also known as the former Sports Spectrum) site, and conveniently located less than half a mile from the Poplar Level Road exit off the Henry Watterson Expressway (I-264). CDI’s request to offer exotic wagering on historical racing was conditionally approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission this afternoon.

Betsafe becomes the first brand within the Betsson Group to launch horse racing as part of their sportsbook portfolio and customers can now enjoy a highly competitive offering across horse racing. The acquisition of niche operator RaceBets in 2016 complemented Betsson’s sportsbook offering with a proprietary horse racing product and an experienced horse betting trading team. “Horse racing is an essential part of a competitive sportsbook offering if you want to be a strong competitor in market

With MyWallet embedded in the brand’s “Hello Rewards” loyalty app, guests can book rooms faster via stored payment methods

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ:KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, announced the opening of its newest restaurant at the Scottsdale Quarter in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 12, 2017.

MONTREAL, June 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, LangFest Montreal will be showcasing its second edition from August 25 to 27. LangFest is a multilingual gathering for all language lovers, regardless of how many they speak or what their levels are. The program will include talks by local and international polyglots and language experts, interactive workshops and various social activities focused on language learning and diversity. In order to introduce this next edition, LangFest organizers Tetsu Yung and Joey Perugino invite you to join them and friends of the festival to a Press Conference on June 22nd. It will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Anticafe (294 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, QC H2X 2A1); there will be complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. The event will feature a short talk by Georges Awaad, a local 18 year-old boasting an impressive 16 languages and Tetsu Yung, organizer of LangFest and a loving father dedicated to raising multilingual children. Attendees will be given a media promo code which offers up to 67% off on festival tickets. Details on this, how to request an interview with one our polyglot guests, and on the festival itself will all be announced during the Press Conference. We sincerely hope you can join us!Georges Awaad English: CBC - Can you say 'hyperpolyglot'? French: Journal de Montréal - À 17 ans, il parle 16 langues Tetsu Yung English: CTV - Many tongues mixing at Concordia's polyglot symposium French: Radio Canada - Le plaisir des langues (Remue-Ménage)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minor League Baseball today announced its list of Top 25 teams in licensed merchandise sales for 2016, with the combined totals of all 160 teams setting a Minor League Baseball record with more than $68.3 million in retail sales.

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Performing at RockHouse Live Memphis and Partners with VNUE and DiscLive to Give Fans the Concert “On The Night” and to Raise Money for ChildFund International

HOUSTON, June 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Eileen J. Morris, announces the theatre's 2017-2018 Season that will include three regional premieres, and a variety of comedies, drama, and musical productions.

Airline partnered with customers for June fundraising campaign

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (NASDAQ:CHDN) announced that it has repurchased 1,000,000 shares of its common stock for $158.78 per share from an affiliate of The Duchossois Group, Inc. (TDG) in a privately negotiated transaction.  The aggregate purchase price was $158.8 million.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:BJRI) held its Annual Meeting of shareholders on June 7, 2017. At the meeting, shareholders elected Gregory A. Trojan, Gerald W. Deitchle, Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts, James A. Dal Pozzo, Noah A. Elbogen, Wesley A. Nichols, Lea Anne S. Ottinger and Patrick D. Walsh to the Board of Directors to serve for one-year terms until the next Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors has reappointed Mr. Deitchle as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

TORONTO, June 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portuguese people the world over celebrate Portugal Day on Saturday, June 10, commemorating the death of the national literary icon Luis do Camoes in 1580.  Portugal’s national airline is celebrating Portugal Day with new nonstop service between Toronto and Lisbon.

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) today reported May and year-to-date 2017 traffic results.

The Lithuanian subsidiaries of OEG, Olympic Casino Group Baltija UAB and Orakulas UAB have concluded a merger agreement on 7.06.2017. The merger will be finalised within the current year and during the course of the merger Orakulas UAB will merge with Olympic Casino Group Baltija UAB. After the merger has been completed the group will carry on operating the casinos and betting shops in Lithuania only through Olympic Casino Group Baltija UAB. The aim of the merger is the adjustment of the group’s

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Obtains Waiver Agreement for Credit Agreement

Customers can now receive fresh, ready-to-bake pizza delivered to their door

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of Juneteenth, an event honoring the emancipation of slaves in America, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is hosting a Gospel Concert at its iconic Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater on June 24th.  The African American duo, Au’Niece will perform backed by the Flag Band (the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization’s band).  The members of Au’Niece are the daughter and granddaughter of famous living legend and classical pianist Lillette Jenkins Wisner also known as “The Queen of the Keys”.

Family Health & Fitness Day is Saturday, June 10

Culver City hotel opens its doors to professionals attending business meetings in its 11 modern, versatile event spaces

Restamax Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 8 JUNE 2017 at 16:00FLAGGING NOTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 9, SECTION 10 OF THE FINNISH SECURITIES MARKETS ACT Restamax Plc has on 7 June 2017 received a flagging notification in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act concerning Restamax Plc's shares. According to the flagging notification, the proportion of Laine Capital Oy and Mr Max Oy fully owned by Timo Laine from the total number of Restamax Plc's shares has decreased from 4,705,994 shares to 4,205,994 shares, or 25.31 per cent of Restamax Plc's share capital and votes. Timo Laine owns 100 per cent of Laine Capital Oy. As of 7 June 2017, Timo Laine owns 100 per cent of the outstanding shares in Mr Max Oy, after which Timo Laine alone controls Mr Max Oy and has the power to take decisions with the Restamax Plc shares owned by Mr Max Oy. On the day of submitting the flagging notification, Laine Capital Oy owns 3,036,000 Restamax Plc shares, or 18.27 per cent of Restamax Plc's share capital and votes; and Mr Max Oy owns 1,169,994 Restamax Plc shares, or 7.04 per cent of Restamax Plc's share capital and votes. Restamax Plc's share capital consists of 16,619,620 shares and votes. Restamax Plc has one series of shares, and each share carries one vote.Additional information:  Jarno Suominen, temporary CEO, CFO, Restamax Plc, tel. +358 40 721 5655Distribution: NASDAQ Helsinki Major media www.restamax.fi

Luxury hotel in Doha honors Mr. Tom Scheidel, a long-staying guest of the property

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