Gulfstream Screws the Bettors

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

At some point,this becomes a situation of simple courtesy to your customer.Can you instantly change track surface (legally) from turf to dirt? Yes,but if you don't take that race out of previously bet multi-race wagers,then you'll upset a good portion of your customers.Now,right here is the point where (traditionally) track owners and management have often stated (amongst themselves) that it doesn't matter.It doesn't matter,because gamblers are addicted,and won't leave.I simply disagree.I haven't made more than 3 or 4 bets this whole Gulfstream meet.The reasons for that are varied,but the fact is that gamblers can(and do) bet elsewhere when they don't like the way a track does things.

I couldn't agree more.