CRIST: Sets the NY facts straight

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Back in the 70's the Grand Union chain in the northeast ran a simliar promotion. The races were from Hialeah I believe, my Dad won $50 from the game and somewhere I still have the "play at home" game that they made from the show.

I remember those well and always watched. I believe they were from Tropical Park.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I remember those well and always watched. I believe they were from Tropical Park.

Your right, I knew it was in Florida somehere...the guy who hosted it did auto commericals in my area.
I can remember the "old ladies" in my town would have a "fit" if the cashier didn't give them their playing ticket!

[whorstman]

Slot machines on the premises will attract and convert the masses into racing fans.

I feel that most of those slot heads will not even know that there is horses racing. That would just be another place to go to feed the machine. Probably an additional money maker, but nothin to do w/ horse racing.