why is so much money bet in on cali

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

east coast tracks bel.aq ect do ok when talking about the play in the pick 6
but sa gets such a huge boost in the pick 6 pools why is that .i dont get the attraction the racing is not as good as a whole.so why do the pools get pounded..it takes gulftream 6 carrys aq 2/3 to get what sa would get in 1 day..? must be zenyatta

Matt...couple of reasons:

IMO, the lure of taking the risk and hitting the big one, goes hand in hand with the lifestyle of Southern CA. Sort of that "free spirited" west coast attitude. Showing up to tinsel town and making your mark. The bet is relatively new, and provides the hope, for some, of a life changing score. Most people's grandparents and generations beyond were living in the east or midwest. I would assume that the more traditonal values were inherited by those who still live in these areas.

There are 10 to 15 groups, that I know of (probably more) between LA and Las Vegas that get heavily involved in this wager. Especially if there is a carryover that reaches a 3rd day. Tickets can go north of 15k. It makes you think whether or not it makes sense to play when there is a carryover.

The third reason is that the Southern Cal tracks do a phenomonial job of marketing carryovers. They really blitz the different media outlets when there there is a carry. Similar to that of powerball or mega millions.