Best simulcast facilities ever...

[sdjcom]

very large simicast parlor big screens and tons of smaller tv's. pick-up voucher and bet @ your booth with personal teller unit. very nice surroundings reminds me a little of mohegan sun just a little smaller. outside of Charleston Wv about 8 miles on i-64 exit 47

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

very large simicast parlor big screens and tons of smaller tv's. pick-up voucher and bet @ your booth with personal teller unit. very nice surroundings reminds me a little of mohegan sun just a little smaller. outside of Charleston Wv about 8 miles on i-64 exit 47

this is the first i have heard of someone talking good about that place. I went to school in Huntington so i shot up there all the time, used to sit upstairs the majority of the time but the smoke got unbearable so i confined myself to the 21 seat hyperbaric chamber that doesn't allow smoking down stairs. But i haven't been there in a couple years, things could have changed


-bt-

[Antitrust32]

the Lehigh Valley Downs... decent place but they would serve me alcohol when I was 17!

Lone Star's simulcast facility is Very nice!

The worst ones are in Tucson, AZ.... located in random DIVE bars and you are only allowed to bet certain races, and not very many of them, its weird... the governments fault though.

[ALostTexan]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

the Lehigh Valley Downs... decent place but they would serve me alcohol when I was 17!

Lone Star's simulcast facility is Very nice!

The worst ones are in Tucson, AZ.... located in random DIVE bars and you are only allowed to bet certain races, and not very many of them, its weird... the governments fault though.

You have something against Famous Sam's?

Just kidding. The OTB's in Tucson are horrible, with the exception of Touchdown's (only slightly above horrible) and Jeff's Pub (actually not that bad, but they did just complete a renovation of the place).

Worst part is that you can't make your office an OTB because of the lack of ADW in Arizona (will never let that one go).

Only 255 days left...

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

You have something against Famous Sam's?

Just kidding. The OTB's in Tucson are horrible, with the exception of Touchdown's (only slightly above horrible) and Jeff's Pub (actually not that bad, but they did just complete a renovation of the place).

Worst part is that you can't make your office an OTB because of the lack of ADW in Arizona (will never let that one go).

Only 255 days left...

I used to go to an OTB in Green Valley at the bowling alley...at least they called it an OTB....holy cow

[philcski]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

very large simicast parlor big screens and tons of smaller tv's. pick-up voucher and bet @ your booth with personal teller unit. very nice surroundings reminds me a little of mohegan sun just a little smaller. outside of Charleston Wv about 8 miles on i-64 exit 47

My personal favorite OTB. Just wish they had a few more chairs as it gets quite crowded on a busy Saturday. Pretty decent with the player rewards, considering most casinos could give a sh1t about horseplayers.

[rontheman1964]

Totally agree about Horseman's Park. We usually do Derby Day there. Last year went to one of the casinos for Derby Day and I was really disappointed. (The usual complaints: not enough tables or tv's or betting windows.) Plus as mentioned the food is actually good at Horseman's.

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by philcski

My personal favorite OTB. Just wish they had a few more chairs as it gets quite crowded on a busy Saturday. Pretty decent with the player rewards, considering most casinos could give a sh1t about horseplayers.

Mohegan Sun is a great spot for simulcasting. Like you said though, can get tight in there on a busy day. I've played a few Hollywood Fri night cards there and it's pretty relaxing all in all with the free booze.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

Mohegan Sun is a great spot for simulcasting. Like you said though, can get tight in there on a busy day. I've played a few Hollywood Fri night cards there and it's pretty relaxing all in all with the free booze.

if i don't go to Aqueduct i'll be there this weekend for the blue grass/ark derby.

Originally Posted by Zaf

I really like the Borgata in AC. Clean, lots of big screens, premium spirits & wines, pretty waitresses
Unfortunately, I only get down there on average twice a year.

YES- good call, one of the only racebooks that will give you top shelf with the tickets.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I can't believe no one has mentioned the OTB in downtown Troy, NY. It's like they use piss scented air freshener in the air and it's 1-9 someone will either ask you for a cigarette or a $1 within your first 5 minutes of being there. Why play from home when you can go there?

Is it actually worse than the Wolf Road OTB?

[gales0678]

Palm beach Dog track - cards , dogs , and plenty of simulcasting

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

!!!!

It's much worse, if you can believe that. Imagine all of the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of beautiful downtown Troy all condensed into a stuffy room.

icky

[Bigsmc]

Surprised Kev hasn't paid this thread a visit to tout the patio at Derby Lane. Deep into a weeknight card, it's awesome....

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

!!!!

It's much worse, if you can believe that. Imagine all of the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of beautiful downtown Troy all condensed into a stuffy room.

Sounds like the old OTB on State St in Chicago - the bottom level anyways. Went there with the wife and it was like taking a piece of meat thru a zoo full of hungry lions

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

Sounds like the old OTB on State St in Chicago - the bottom level anyways. Went there with the wife and it was like taking a piece of meat thru a zoo full of hungry lions

luckily you didn't get held up leaving the place. Robbers just jump on the El.

[herkhorse]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I can't believe no one has mentioned the OTB in downtown Troy, NY. It's like they use piss scented air freshener in the air and it's 1-9 someone will either ask you for a cigarette or a $1 within your first 5 minutes of being there. Why play from home when you can go there?

I've been there it's awesome.

Some of my favorites:

Friar Tuck's in the Catskills- you get the whole place to yourself.

Hinsdale NH, was great in it's prime, but we all know how that worked out.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

I've been there it's awesome.

Some of my favorites:

Friar Tuck's in the Catskills- you get the whole place to yourself.

Hinsdale NH, was great in it's prime, but we all know how that worked out.

I guess you'd have Hinsdale all to yourself too these days...LOL

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by joeydb

I guess you'd have Hinsdale all to yourself too these days...LOL

Correct, all to us, but they still have our money.