Best simulcast facilities ever...

[gales0678]

Palm beach Dog track - cards , dogs , and plenty of simulcasting

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

!!!!

It's much worse, if you can believe that. Imagine all of the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of beautiful downtown Troy all condensed into a stuffy room.

icky

[Bigsmc]

Surprised Kev hasn't paid this thread a visit to tout the patio at Derby Lane. Deep into a weeknight card, it's awesome....

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

!!!!

It's much worse, if you can believe that. Imagine all of the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of beautiful downtown Troy all condensed into a stuffy room.

Sounds like the old OTB on State St in Chicago - the bottom level anyways. Went there with the wife and it was like taking a piece of meat thru a zoo full of hungry lions

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

Sounds like the old OTB on State St in Chicago - the bottom level anyways. Went there with the wife and it was like taking a piece of meat thru a zoo full of hungry lions

luckily you didn't get held up leaving the place. Robbers just jump on the El.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Surprised Kev hasn't paid this thread a visit to tout the patio at Derby Lane. Deep into a weeknight card, it's awesome....

Some of Florida's finest hanging there...

[The Indomitable DrugS]

That's where all the smokers are. I take off sprinting through there when I need to cross it.

[Max Caidy]

I prefer the OTB on Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn. There are Rastas with Pit Bulls outside and the most delightful bulletproof glass inside. To place a bet and watch race is a two man operation as someone has to drive the getaway car, which must remain running, should you get out alive.

The thrill of wagering on a race and an indiana jones like escape. Ahh yes....
B

[Zaf]

Thread is titled "Best" Simulcast Facilities, I think we need a new thread , Most Detestable Simulcast Facilities

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Zaf

Thread is titled "Best" Simulcast Facilities, I think we need a new thread , Most Detestable Simulcast Facilities

My bottom 5:

5. Mckinley Pkwy OTB, Buffalo, NY
4. Norwalk OTB, Norwalk, CT (was #1 until they actually added TV's... 6 months ago)
3. Broadway OTB, Astoria, NY
2. Hudson Ave OTB, Rochester, NY
1. Williamsbridge OTB, Bronx, NY

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I was there a couple of months ago and agree. It's a great place run by people who really care about the game.

You were in Nebraska? What the fcuk were you doing there? Are you and Warren hanging again?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by philcski

My bottom 5:

5. Mckinley Pkwy OTB, Buffalo, NY
4. Norwalk OTB, Norwalk, CT (was #1 until they actually added TV's... 6 months ago)
3. Broadway OTB, Astoria, NY
2. Hudson Ave OTB, Rochester, NY
1. Williamsbridge OTB, Bronx, NY

You have a gambling problem

[herkhorse]

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?

I've been there it's awesome.

Some of my favorites:

Friar Tuck's in the Catskills- you get the whole place to yourself.

Hinsdale NH, was great in it's prime, but we all know how that worked out.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

I've been there it's awesome.

Some of my favorites:

Friar Tuck's in the Catskills- you get the whole place to yourself.

Hinsdale NH, was great in it's prime, but we all know how that worked out.

I guess you'd have Hinsdale all to yourself too these days...LOL

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I guess you'd have Hinsdale all to yourself too these days...LOL

Correct, all to us, but they still have our money.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by freddymo

You have a gambling problem

LOL!

On a similar note of abundance, I can note a few of quality from personal attendance.

There's one by the Hartford CT airport that is almost like a sports theater. Institutional food quality though.

I used to love an OTB in Aurora IL.......Chicago southwest suburbs "sticks." If felt more like a bar than an OTB, in a good way.

Downtown Indianapolis IN. Nice lounge chairs like living room furniture

Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico. I guess the facility isn't all that great, but the drive up from either direction is beautiful.....as is the overall setting. Plus full Native American casinos a stone's throw away.

Pleasanton CA. I've stopped in a few times each month for going on 8 years now. One of the things that amazes me is that the supporting personnel has had little if any turnover in that time. Absolutely amazing in the Bay Area. The same ticket sellers, program sellers, bartender, custodian and food providers. It's really a nice friendly atmosphere normally with exactly enough seats on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular attendees all know each other and at minimum recognize with a nod. Food quality is good to great, especially when the grill is fired up on the outside patio on special days. And, the NFL Sunday Ticket on personal TV's available during football season. I really love the place, and it is my fave of my all my OTB experiences.