The OTB...gotta love it

[Gander]

Its Manhattan and there are too many other things going on that would divert a lot of the normal people (who take showers) from wanting to bet, especially during the week. Plus a lot of normal people (who take showers) have the means to open up phone and internet accounts, thus eliminating the need to walk into an OTB ever. That leaves a lot of crispy critters, and there are many, even in glorious old mid town.