Best simulcast facilities ever...

[cakes44]

I live in Omaha. Horsemen's Park takes a back seat to nobody.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

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

this is the first i have heard of someone talking good about that place. I went to school in Huntington so i shot up there all the time, used to sit upstairs the majority of the time but the smoke got unbearable so i confined myself to the 21 seat hyperbaric chamber that doesn't allow smoking down stairs. But i haven't been there in a couple years, things could have changed


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[Antitrust32]

the Lehigh Valley Downs... decent place but they would serve me alcohol when I was 17!

Lone Star's simulcast facility is Very nice!

The worst ones are in Tucson, AZ.... located in random DIVE bars and you are only allowed to bet certain races, and not very many of them, its weird... the governments fault though.

[57rick]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

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.

Hey Suffolk,
I live in Hull and enjoy going to Plainridge. Have you been?

[Gate Dancer]

While working for a couple years in Lincolnshire, Ill it was nice to head to lunch at the Waukegan Trackside OTB (affiliated with Arlington Park). Good food and a comfy surrounding for your Daily Double plays. Very similar to Arlington Trackside which has been mentioned.

Totally agree with the comments regarding Horseman's Park. As salty and surly as some of the folks were at Ak-Sar-Ben (right up until it's demise) the people here treat you great. There is still a great core of horse-racing fans in Omaha.

Great alternatives for post racing dinners also!!

[onebadbeast]

Nothing Beats Surfside Race Place At Del Mar. Tons Of Betting Machines, Own Tv. Riff Raff, And I Am Known Like Norm.

[ALostTexan]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

the Lehigh Valley Downs... decent place but they would serve me alcohol when I was 17!

Lone Star's simulcast facility is Very nice!

The worst ones are in Tucson, AZ.... located in random DIVE bars and you are only allowed to bet certain races, and not very many of them, its weird... the governments fault though.

You have something against Famous Sam's?

Just kidding. The OTB's in Tucson are horrible, with the exception of Touchdown's (only slightly above horrible) and Jeff's Pub (actually not that bad, but they did just complete a renovation of the place).

Worst part is that you can't make your office an OTB because of the lack of ADW in Arizona (will never let that one go).

Only 255 days left...

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

You have something against Famous Sam's?

Just kidding. The OTB's in Tucson are horrible, with the exception of Touchdown's (only slightly above horrible) and Jeff's Pub (actually not that bad, but they did just complete a renovation of the place).

Worst part is that you can't make your office an OTB because of the lack of ADW in Arizona (will never let that one go).

Only 255 days left...

I used to go to an OTB in Green Valley at the bowling alley...at least they called it an OTB....holy cow

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by 57rick

Hey Suffolk,
I live in Hull and enjoy going to Plainridge. Have you been?

Nice, I live down in Plymouth. I do like Plainridge. I don't wager the live product, but the simulcast room is very nice.

[Oaklawnfan]

The reasonably new Simulcast Facility at the Tulsa Fairgrounds was a pleasant suprise. Located next to Fair Meadows one half is smoking and the other is non-smoking. Plenty of carrels, long tables, high tables, full bar service (Oklahoma) and decent prices. I enjoyed the Rags to Riches Belmont there. Took a chance on going there, versus the tiny facility at Wil Rogers Downs and like I said, surpassed expectations.

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

While working for a couple years in Lincolnshire, Ill it was nice to head to lunch at the Waukegan Trackside OTB (affiliated with Arlington Park). Good food and a comfy surrounding for your Daily Double plays. Very similar to Arlington Trackside which has been mentioned.

Totally agree with the comments regarding Horseman's Park. As salty and surly as some of the folks were at Ak-Sar-Ben (right up until it's demise) the people here treat you great. There is still a great core of horse-racing fans in Omaha.

Great alternatives for post racing dinners also!!

I work in Mettawa, a hop skip jump away from Lincolnshire, but I live South, my local OTB is the one in Oakbrook Terrace - nothing to write home about there.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

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

My personal favorite OTB. Just wish they had a few more chairs as it gets quite crowded on a busy Saturday. Pretty decent with the player rewards, considering most casinos could give a sh1t about horseplayers.

[rontheman1964]

Totally agree about Horseman's Park. We usually do Derby Day there. Last year went to one of the casinos for Derby Day and I was really disappointed. (The usual complaints: not enough tables or tv's or betting windows.) Plus as mentioned the food is actually good at Horseman's.

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by philcski

My personal favorite OTB. Just wish they had a few more chairs as it gets quite crowded on a busy Saturday. Pretty decent with the player rewards, considering most casinos could give a sh1t about horseplayers.

Mohegan Sun is a great spot for simulcasting. Like you said though, can get tight in there on a busy day. I've played a few Hollywood Fri night cards there and it's pretty relaxing all in all with the free booze.

[Zaf]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Warren T's basement.

I Laughed.

[Zaf]

I really like the Borgata in AC. Clean, lots of big screens, premium spirits & wines, pretty waitresses
Unfortunately, I only get down there on average twice a year.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Zaf

I really like the Borgata in AC. Clean, lots of big screens, premium spirits & wines, pretty waitresses
Unfortunately, I only get down there on average twice a year.

Zaf, I agree. Borgata is great. Nice atmosphere. I also only get there a couple of times a year though.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

While working for a couple years in Lincolnshire, Ill it was nice to head to lunch at the Waukegan Trackside OTB (affiliated with Arlington Park). Good food and a comfy surrounding for your Daily Double plays. Very similar to Arlington Trackside which has been mentioned.

Totally agree with the comments regarding Horseman's Park. As salty and surly as some of the folks were at Ak-Sar-Ben (right up until it's demise) the people here treat you great. There is still a great core of horse-racing fans in Omaha.

Great alternatives for post racing dinners also!!

Waukegan has obviousy changed. My absolute favorite was a OTB within a dog track in Delavan WI. 50 cent beer fridays and a huge buffet Sundays unfortunately it closed several years ago but word is an offshoot of the Potawatami's is considering a casino/dog track/OTB which, would be AWESOME.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

Mohegan Sun is a great spot for simulcasting. Like you said though, can get tight in there on a busy day. I've played a few Hollywood Fri night cards there and it's pretty relaxing all in all with the free booze.

if i don't go to Aqueduct i'll be there this weekend for the blue grass/ark derby.

Originally Posted by Zaf

I really like the Borgata in AC. Clean, lots of big screens, premium spirits & wines, pretty waitresses
Unfortunately, I only get down there on average twice a year.

YES- good call, one of the only racebooks that will give you top shelf with the tickets.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I can't believe no one has mentioned the OTB in downtown Troy, NY. It's like they use piss scented air freshener in the air and it's 1-9 someone will either ask you for a cigarette or a $1 within your first 5 minutes of being there. Why play from home when you can go there?

Is it actually worse than the Wolf Road OTB?