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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar
So you mean to tell me its only going to get worse then
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The game is on the verge of collapse.
The NY politicians are already trying to get their hands on the NYRA franchise (again) before the 1st slot machine is even plugged in
The KY politicians are completely on the take and the KHRA is trying its best to do as much internal damage as possible.
IL racing is getting a stay of execution but the Gov is an idiot and will probably kill the slots bill which means that after the current money runs out...CDI will be looking to sell
IN racing is a 6 month a year mirage that will soon see the state take more of their money. Unlike some other racino states the horseman/breeders aren't very strong polticially
MD racing is relying on Stronach...need I say more?
CA racing is dying a slow, contentious death.
NJ racing is on a 5 year lease with an openly hostile Gov who is firmly in the pocket of Atlantic City
How long can FL racing maintain? Racing at Calder is surely on the chopping block as soon as CDI can dump it. GP is a stronach track. Tampa is great for everyone but the people paying to put on the show. How much longer can that last?
TX racing is dead
LA racing is the definition of regional.
Racing in PA is run at 3 tracks owned by 3 different companies that are actively trying to marginalize racing as much as they can (and aren't even trying to hide it) and will move to eliminate it using the putrid growth as evidence why. Do you really think Penn National gaming (a billion dollar casino company) is stupid enough to not realize the takeout levels are ridiclous?
Racing in OH is beyond minor league and slipping
Racing in WV is fine as long until some libtard attacks the coal business again and the state loots the tracks slot money to pay for something that the reduction in tax revenues doesn't.
Racing in WA and OR is already fairly pointless
Racing in VA is hardly solid
Racing in MA is one step above the fairs which dont even exist anymore
Management at Delaware Park eliminated a $150k stake and didn't even bother to tell anyone. They would be very happy to close up shop and just be a casino/golf course
So the JClub commissions a $2 million dollar study and they tell us we need facebook, rebates and network tv.
Uh yeah it is going to get worse...because the only survivors will be the worst "spacing" offenders...maybe...