How Many Of You Wager Online?

[joeydb]

I have been a racing fan since I was a kid. When I was 18, I used to buy the form the night before and do the handicapping for hours on the kitchen table, then drive to Garden State Park (RIP) and place bets and watch the races. It was great, and I still plan to hit local tracks (I should say track - Philly Park) once in a while.

I go to OTB's and the casinos that have racebooks, and I would only use the electronic devices for account wagering there. I never again want the feeling of being in line, two people away from the teller when that bell rings and I am locked out.

That said, I believe the true power and appeal of simulcasting can only be reached by giving complete access to the bettor. I love the online wagering, because it allows me to play more often without the commute or disrupting other necessary things I need to do at home. And I still have the advantage of not being locked out and by having more time to see the odds impact of my proposed wagers.