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Old 12-27-2016, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind View Post
I'm confused how offering opportunities to large bettors to make gigantic show wagers is an investment in the future.
from the OP's article:

“Songbird is the draw,” Morris said. “And then to take the big draw and tell newcomers they can’t make a bet on her is not a good decision. … We’re in the wagering business, so it should be difficult to a make a decision to not take a wager.”
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