The model is the World Series of Poker TV coverage

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I guess the possibilities could be endless. But I just feel like there is a big obstacle besides the lack of coverage that racing would have to get over for this to work. Mostly the education of the possible new fan base would be number one on the list. But then I think, if there was a way to educate this new group, wouldn't you rather that they were using there new knowledge by putting money into betting pools then wasting their time playing some sort of fantasy game? Or am I putting the cart before the horse and people are thinking that the fantasy game will draw people into playing for real?

Educating the new players is a big problem. Drf, sheets, and video replays can price most people out of the market.

You would have so many hands in the pot and that would raise the takeout to a level that wouldn't keep it a competitive product.

Many sacrifices would have to be made in order for it to work. Good luck with any being made.

[Split Rock]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Educating the new players is a big problem. Drf, sheets, and video replays can price most people out of the market.

You would have so many hands in the pot and that would raise the takeout to a level that wouldn't keep it a competitive product.

Many sacrifices would have to be made in order for it to work. Good luck with any being made.

Very good point. I agree totally with this. As much as I love the Daily Racing Form, I believe they are costing the game future players due to their greed. They are charging WAAYY too much for their product simply because there isn't any competition. (You could argue about BRIS, etc but the DRF PP's are unique).

I buy the Formulator PP's and pay $149.99 per month for unlimited tracks. This is about 3 times what it really should cost.