HEGARTY: November handle down 9.7%

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I think that number is somewhat skewed by offshore wagering. Many of the horseplayers I know, bet through Diamond Sports or some other offshore book. As a resident of the great state of Missouri, I have no choice but to go offshore, but I know of several guys who play $10k to $15k a week in states where they could use TwinSpires or Xpressbet, but don't because of the rebates and no taxes.