Wow. Andy used an emoticon. I feel a weight lifted off my shoulder as I assume that is a pass for me to use them too without feeling his wrath!

I didn't want to get accused of being mean to poor Greg.

It really isnt a bad comparison. There is no perfect match but lets not act like you waltz into the Borgata with $200 and they start comping you rooms and dinner at the 5 start restaurants.

The post was to simply put into context how insanely expensive sporting events are.

rather you just be mean than see you stooping to that level, now I have to take some of the blame for your lapse in judgement.

When you put a million through the horse races what are your comps?

Let's not pretend that high dollar players in horseracing arent getting something back.

What constitutes a high roller?

Freddy Mo and up

Should we need to have to know the secret handshake to get comps or have to Risk going offshore and having the feds freeze our money? 25 Cent Slot players get rooms in AC.

AC is so empty homeless people are getting comps for panhandling excellence

That's not a big exaggeration.

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

I think it is a very fair price considering the event

Back in the day, the first turn was called the turf terrace. It was general admission, and a great place to watch the race. I think they also have Section 228. I think this is a new area they've designed, it's the mezzanine or 2nd floor of the clubhouse. Bang for the buck, not a bad deal. I've sat just about everywhere at CD. Honestly, there's not many "good" seats. Most are a limited view, etc.

A lot of those Oaks day tickets will find their way to ebay or craigslist at decent prices.

These looked to be at the top of the stretch. The same view I get from the OTB parking lot at Arlington.