A rough counting with a calendar shows we are now 98 days from the Derby. So we expect the hard-headed attitude to evaporate in another 90 or so days when they've been entrenched for the first 83?

Then the figures will come out on handle and expenses and, surprise surprise, they will have a huge loss for the year. They will blame the unpopularity of racing and whatever deal they ultimately do make with TrackNet.

The economy will be the villian.

Good point, and of course that did have a legitimate effect, on everything. But wow, did they add to our woes with this impasse.

The Economy takes away the accountability of the negotiators not getting the job done.

Don't think that is involved in the equation.

While we haven't had to endure one like this in more than 2 years, "signal blackout" periods have always been included and cited when reports on handle are made.

this is getting rediculous though Steve. NJBETS product is severely dimished from what it normally is. I like NJBETS the bst (normally) because it offers the same betting options as the host track in regards to wagering amounts.

NYC OTB, which is where i have to play the Gulfstream/Fairgrounds/Santa Anita races doesn't allow betting with the reduced denominations, like the $0.50 Pick $4

And not being able to watch the races on my computer live during the week is just brutal.

Mid-Atlantic is so greedy. I really can't fault Track Net for this mess. They deserve a fair cut...after all it is their product.

Lowest takeout in the nation is NY, that's where you should send your money and that isn't blocked. That's who I am supporting.

i do bet NY (when the card isn't horrifyingly bad, like Sunday), but i can't watch it because NJBETS doesn't carry the NYRA signal.

I thought that you could see the replay of the race as soon as it went official. Have they changed that to not showing the races at all?

I subscribed to HRTV.Com which carries the live HRTV feed. Can watch AQU SA GSP.

That's why I got TVG added to my cable.

I think they signed!
 

Delaware Park just turned on Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and the Fair Grounds

Just spoke to someone at NJBETS and according to him, buisness should be back to usual tomorrow as far as the previously banned tracks go.

Thanks for the heads up. I just logged out of and back into my Philly Park Phonebet account, and I am seeing GP, FG and OP. Awesome.

Whoo-Hooooo

I have not made a bet this year because of that bulls**t

Mid-Atlantic simulcast dispute is settled
By Marty McGee

http://www.drf.com/news/article/110317.html

An agreement has been reached in the months-long stalemate that precluded racing fans in seven Mid-Atlantic states from wagering on signals from major North American tracks, it was announced Friday by representatives of the companies on both sides of the dispute.

TrackNet Media, which controls the rights to simulcast signals from tracks such as Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, and Oaklawn Park, has agreed to terms with the MidAtlantic Cooperative, a coalition of simulcast sites. A contract between the two groups had expired on Oct. 31, and the failure to reach a new deal prior to Friday had prevented the simulcast sites from offering the TrackNet signals, including that of the entire Churchill Downs fall meet.

Marty Lieberman, executive director of MidAtlantic, said the two sides had agreed to withhold terms of the deal, including the length of the new agreement. Previously, officials involved in the negotiations had said that TrackNet was seeking an increase in the rate for the signals, and was also seeking a one-year term.

"It's been a difficult time for everyone," Lieberman said.

Scott Daruty, chief executive of TrackNet, also declined to provide terms of the deal, and said that TrackNet wanted to "apologize to racing fans for the inconvenience."

"We now have an agreement that makes sense to TrackNet, and makes sense to the MidAtlantic," Daruty said. "Hopefully the fans will reacquaint themselves with what we think are quality racing products."

Well that is good news. Both sides have lost a lot of money in this. Good to see it's finally settled.

I'm glad it's settled. And that I'll be able to play the Magna 5 again next week.