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PatCummings 04-07-2009 02:54 PM

Best simulcast facilities ever...
 
In Omaha on business and stopped by Horsemen's Park today. They run three days a year on a five furlong bull ring but have a cracking simulcast facility.

Just an overwhelming number of TVs, personal work stations, high tables, low tables, long flat table space, restaurants, bars, cheap good food, drink specials, and friendly folks working there...I was blown away.

Oh...and clean as anything. Probably the cleanest on or off-track facility I've ever encountered.

Ever been? Any other preferences?

Indian Charlie 04-07-2009 03:04 PM

I prefer my office.

MaTH716 04-07-2009 03:05 PM

Warren T's basement.

Coach Pants 04-07-2009 03:13 PM

pg1985's back yard.

parsixfarms 04-07-2009 03:18 PM

I don't remember what they call it, but when I was at Lone Star for the Breeders' Cup, I thought their separate simulcasting facility was very nice.

Habersham000 04-07-2009 03:23 PM

When I was at college I used to love to go to Prarie Meadows to simulcast...when there wasn't live racing the place would be pretty dead and I would go in the clubhouse resturant and grab a loveseat with my own 32 inch TV and a wagering machine about 5 feet away....it was quite and my favorite place to bet from

blackthroatedwind 04-07-2009 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatCummings
In Omaha on business and stopped by Horsemen's Park today. They run three days a year on a five furlong bull ring but have a cracking simulcast facility.

Just an overwhelming number of TVs, personal work stations, high tables, low tables, long flat table space, restaurants, bars, cheap good food, drink specials, and friendly folks working there...I was blown away.

Oh...and clean as anything. Probably the cleanest on or off-track facility I've ever encountered.

Ever been? Any other preferences?

I was there a couple of months ago and agree. It's a great place run by people who really care about the game.

TheSpyder 04-07-2009 03:29 PM

The place next to Arlington is very good. A bunch of us DT'ers went there after Sumwon's race...gosh, almost two years ago....time flys!

Travis Stone 04-07-2009 03:50 PM

I've been to most of the above except Horsemen's. Lone Star's facility is very nice, much like a sportsbook. Arlington's is nice, more restaurant-like than "simulcast facility"... at least on the first floor.

I'm glad to hear there are some nice facilities out there...

Left Bank 04-07-2009 04:53 PM

Churchill Downs!!!! You get a twin spires card and put some money on it,pick out a spot,and your wagering terminal/TV is right at your private desk.Just slide your card.You only have to get up to eat or piss.Eight huge big screen TV's are right in front of you also with all the big tracks.Awesome!!!

-BT- 04-07-2009 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpyder
The place next to Arlington is very good. A bunch of us DT'ers went there after Sumwon's race...gosh, almost two years ago....time flys!


good call, thats the only time i was ever at an OTB was after her race, but it was a lot nicer then i expected. there are a few otb's in MD, but i've never been to any

-bt-

2MinsToPost 04-07-2009 05:56 PM

Daytona Beach Kennel Club was not bad at all when I was there in December of last year. New building, facilities etc.

brianwspencer 04-07-2009 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone
I've been to most of the above except Horsemen's. Lone Star's facility is very nice, much like a sportsbook. Arlington's is nice, more restaurant-like than "simulcast facility"... at least on the first floor.

I'm glad to hear there are some nice facilities out there...

Upstairs is a bit more like an OTB you'd expect, though I do like the restaurant downstairs every now and then.

Bogey 04-07-2009 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by parsixfarms
I don't remember what they call it, but when I was at Lone Star for the Breeders' Cup, I thought their separate simulcasting facility was very nice.

I was there as well for the BC '04 and spent plenty of time there after the live racing - above avg food - felt like a race book in Vegas. Arlington Trackside runs a close 2nd.

pgardn 04-07-2009 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatCummings
In Omaha on business and stopped by Horsemen's Park today. They run three days a year on a five furlong bull ring but have a cracking simulcast facility.

Just an overwhelming number of TVs, personal work stations, high tables, low tables, long flat table space, restaurants, bars, cheap good food, drink specials, and friendly folks working there...I was blown away.

Oh...and clean as anything. Probably the cleanest on or off-track facility I've ever encountered.

Ever been? Any other preferences?

People will probably not believe this but Retama
is a very nice little place. Its also clean, the food
is bad, but cheap. And you can find a nice table
with a comfy chair in front of numerous screens
and just spread out.

I love it. After seeing some of the places in California...
its a hell of a lot better. Hollywood just su cks.

sdjcom 04-07-2009 08:33 PM

Tri-state greyhound park
 
very large simicast parlor big screens and tons of smaller tv's. pick-up voucher and bet @ your booth with personal teller unit. very nice surroundings reminds me a little of mohegan sun just a little smaller. outside of Charleston Wv about 8 miles on i-64 exit 47

sdjcom 04-07-2009 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgardn
People will probably not believe this but Retama
is a very nice little place. Its also clean, the food
is bad, but cheap. And you can find a nice table
with a comfy chair in front of numerous screens
and just spread out.

I love it. After seeing some of the places in California...
its a hell of a lot better. Hollywood just su cks.

retama is quaint and comfy but was crowded when i was there and had to watch getting shut-out not enough room for lines with tellers or self betting machines unless it's change

pgardn 04-07-2009 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdjcom
retama is quaint and comfy but was crowded when i was there and had to watch getting shut-out not enough room for lines with tellers or self betting machines unless it's change

It was crowded?
Wow.

Was this a live racing night during a meet?

Suffolk Shippers 04-07-2009 09:13 PM

1) My office, all my amenities at my finger tips.

2) Clubhouse Raynham Taunton Greyhound Park...bring the DRF, slip the host $10 for a good table, order some Wachusett Blueberry Ales, order the sirloin burger.


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