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Old 02-18-2010, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DaTruth
Atlanta has a metro area population of 5 million, so some attempt to tap into that market is not unreasonable. Award a single racing license for the area after inviting bids. Require the winning entity to build a network of OTBS. Once certain thresholds for a purse account are met, then require the license holder to construct a track and operate a short meet. If the purse thresholds are not met within a certain period, then the exclusive license expires and others are allowed to enter the OTB market. Atlanta horseplayers get OTBs and Georgia gets its tax revenue.
We need another track in this country like we need more mares sent to Unbridled's Song.
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