Steve Wynn and Horse Racing

txshorns02 · #1 03-14-2009, 12:17 PM

I was reading an article for one of my classes and in it, it states that Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, LTD, is trying to expand into new markets including Horse Racing. Has anyone heard about this or anything on this and how would he be going about this? Openning a park like Gulfstream where it is a casino/shopping and horse racing or would it be more towards a Race Book?

Echo Farm · #2 03-14-2009, 01:39 PM

I couldn't find a link anywhere on line about it and am now curious. I have a local friend who worked for him a while back and who is/was involved with racing in a big way.

I did find this on a "fantasy racing" site.
http://www.horseracegame.com/communi...tor-steve-wynn

eajinabi · #3 03-14-2009, 04:22 PM

A Race Track in Vegas??? That would be awesome.

westcoastinvader · #4 03-14-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eajinabi

A Race Track in Vegas??? That would be awesome.

My humble is that a race track in Vegas would not work well.

I can't see immediate action gamblers leaving the tables or machines to wager on the ponies. Completely different gambling styles and adrenalin need satisfaction.

eajinabi · #5 03-14-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

My humble is that a race track in Vegas would not work well.

I can't see immediate action gamblers leaving the tables or machines to wager on the ponies. Completely different gambling styles and adrenalin need satisfaction.

Then why is Steve Wyn worried?

letswastemoney · #6 03-15-2009, 12:20 AM

I can't imagine horses would like Las Vegas weather.....it would have to be winter season or spring for sure if it ever happened

saratoga guy · #7 03-15-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by txshorns02

I was reading an article for one of my classes and in it, it states that Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, LTD, is trying to expand into new markets including Horse Racing.

Hw was part of one of the groups that bid for the NY frnchise -- and I would imagine that's what the article you read refers to... He'll be happy to expand into the horse-racing market -- as the operator of racetrack slots.

txshorns02 · #8 03-17-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by saratoga guy

Hw was part of one of the groups that bid for the NY frnchise -- and I would imagine that's what the article you read refers to... He'll be happy to expand into the horse-racing market -- as the operator of racetrack slots.

Do you know what the group name was and it was for NYRA correct?