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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
Huh? Have you ever been to Saratoga or the Derby? There are plenty of people pumping money into the sport that aren't "fans". The gamblers certainly exist.
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I grew up north of Saratoga, been more times than I have pieces of hair on my head.
And I disagree. Why would a "gambler" spend time going to a racetrack when they can satisfy their need to gamble via easier means? The simple fact they get in their car and drive to the track, walk in and become a part of the atmosphere means they have some fan in them, even though it might be a fraction of a percent.
Horse racing requires a lot in terms of the gambler...
Our races are not structured so they go off every few minutes. There are often dead times between races.
Not every race is a playable race.
Gambles can payoff, only to be yanked away by a DQ.
etc. etc. etc.
Whereas a slot machine, a lottery scratch-off or even blackjack and other casino games, the results are quicker, definitive and there is often no barrier to entry in terms of knowledge or skill (sans the table games).