Not the first time this has happened at Louisiana Downs

Originally Posted by FGFan

In my backward state's general fund. You got me to look it up. I'm not surprised it goes to the general fund, that's our politicians happy fund, lots' of taxes go there too. Hmm guess I'm not too happy with our legislative session this year. Much ado about cockfighting, raising taxes but nothing about how the LRA screwed many of the citizens that were flooded.
Here's the link to the LSRC http://horseracing.la.gov/index.html it's around pages 150 ish.
I didn't see where it said they don't have to pay, but it says something about having to transmit to the host track. I'm glad Harrah's decided to pay him. Good for Harrah's.

Sorry. I dont need to bash Louisiana too bad but my brother-in-law worked in the oil business and he said the payola to Govt. officials in the state was absolutely incredible and accepted. I did not believe this could go on in the U.S. when I heard some of the stories.

I love the drive over I-10 swamps though. I love the green tree frogs. I love all the swamp wildlife. Im serious. Some of the coolest stuff. Now the Yankees up in Shreveport... thats not serious enough wild for me.

[DaTruth]

This gentleman was paid, but the holder of the $100,000+ Pick 6 ticket that I referred to in my original post was not paid, and soon thereafter, the State Racing Commission adopted the rule that Travis referred to. That situation cannot be blamed on Harrah's as the Debartolo Corporation owned LaD at the time.

It is interesting to know that bets not being transmitted to the host pool is more common than we think. I cannot remember one instance where I have reviewed my daily online or telephone wagering records and have seen that I have been refunded a bet for a reason other than a scratch or the races being cancelled.

[saratoga guy]

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

[jpops757]

Originally Posted by saratoga guy

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

I agree Harrahs did the right thing with this one winner. How about the action for all the other action on this race?LaD has some rose colered glasses if they think they did the right thing.

Originally Posted by saratoga guy

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

You are asking way too much. You are asking for some standardization in a sport that is fractured in so many ways. Good luck.

[FGFan]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Sorry. I dont need to bash Louisiana too bad but my brother-in-law worked in the oil business and he said the payola to Govt. officials in the state was absolutely incredible and accepted. I did not believe this could go on in the U.S. when I heard some of the stories.

I love the drive over I-10 swamps though. I love the green tree frogs. I love all the swamp wildlife. Im serious. Some of the coolest stuff. Now the Yankees up in Shreveport... thats not serious enough wild for me.

Hey we have the very best politicians that MONEY CAN BUY. They even keep 90,000.00 in the freezer, under FBI investigation and get re-elected. Maybe this belongs in the OT threads. Since Katrina I have lost all of the little faith I did have in our politicians.
But this has brought up a something I never really thought about. On occasion I have not cashed some little win tickets (just kept forgetting to bring them to the track or OTB, like little 2.00 win tickets, never forget my substantial tickets) I don't know where I thought it went but certainly doesn't belong in our states' infamous gen. fund.
And as far as the post about the rule changing when Debartolo co. owned it well as you can see deep pockets get legislation in my state. The average joe has little to no impact. Sad.
I'm going to read more about the rules @ lsrc. I am south LA, so I don't go to LaDowns, I go to the Fairgrounds. But this has brought up some interesting stuff.