signal losses coming to Vegas racebooks

[philcski]

Originally Posted by GBBob

These signals would not be available

If no deal is reached, Nevada casino bettors would not have access to simulcast wagering from TrackNet-affiliated tracks owned by Churchill Downs Inc. and Magna Entertainment Corp., which are partners in the joint venture. Currently, the TrackNet wagering lineup includes Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita Park, which are owned by MEC, and Fair Grounds, which is owned by CDI.

Wagering, not watching the signal- they can book the bets if they want to, but not sure they want to go that route with the majority of their play being exotic wagers...

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by philcski

Wagering, not watching the signal- they can book the bets if they want to, but not sure they want to go that route with the majority of their play being exotic wagers...

They would go back to the old day with limits on most wagers, I hope they just settle this thing. I go to Las Vegas 2 to 3 times a year and spend alot of my time in the sports book playing the ponies.

[lemoncrush]

A lot of the casinos that cater to local players would be drastically affected by this. Over the holidays, I was at Green Valley Ranch which is in Henderson, NV (15 minutes from the LV strip) and it was absolutely packed with horse players each day I went.
I've also been to places like Mandalay Bay during the middle of the week in June, and you can hear a pin drop, but for the most part on weekends, there is a lot of action on horse betting.

[deltagulf]

yes because of the casinos there is no betting on line with a adw service.

[slotdirt]

I didn't want to start a new thread to just ask this one question, but do folks have an opinion on the best Vegas sportsbook for horseplayers?

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I didn't want to start a new thread to just ask this one question, but do folks have an opinion on the best Vegas sportsbook for horseplayers?

i've always thought bally's was horseplayer friendly, ceasar and bellagio are both nice as well. depends on what kind of atmosphere you're looking for

-bt-

[NTamm1215]

The Hilton is absolutely gigantic and you are treated very well even if you're not a terribly "big" player.

If you're talking on the cheap with a lot of attention paid to horse folks, the Orleans is up there.

NT

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I didn't want to start a new thread to just ask this one question, but do folks have an opinion on the best Vegas sportsbook for horseplayers?

John,

Wynn Las Vegas is very horseplayer friendly as well and has the best Derby Future Book action. Book Director is John Avello... Tell him you're there at the suggestion of Richard Eng (Las Vegas Review-Journal) and because you heard him on from Saratoga on 'At the Races' on Sirius. He'll take good care of you.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Kasept

John,

Wynn Las Vegas is very horseplayer friendly as well and has the best Derby Future Book action. Book Director is John Avello... Tell him you're there at the suggestion of Richard Eng (Las Vegas Review-Journal) and because you heard him on from Saratoga on 'At the Races' on Sirius. He'll take good care of you.

Agree there... they have sent me many free room offers just for my horse action since I don't play anything else besides an occasional poker tourney... not many other casinos are even interested in getting your action.

It's also one of the nicest hotels in the world. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the atmosphere or decor (a little too Steve Wynn-over-the-top) you can't go wrong there.

Also, there isn't a better cafe in Vegas than Sugar and Spice.