Our local ITW is closing...help!

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Stickhorse

In this morning's Bakersfield newspaper, I read that our county-run ITW is thinking about closing.

All ITW bettors would be forced to drive over 100 miles to Fresno or to Santa Anita to wager. I did comment in the local newspaper internet "forum" about how this is not a good move.

I don't believe very many locals would be sympathetic to a degenerate gambler's withdrawal pleas so I was hoping I might get a few ideas from the Derby Trail about more persuasive arguments I should use.

Or better yet drop my local paper a comment:
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.co...llite-wagering

Thanks!

stick-

i'm sympathetic to the idea of potenially losing a circle of friends you may have at this particular location. i feel bad for you if that's the case.

but the idea that anyone owning a computer has to drive 100 miles to make a bet on a race isn't your strongest argument. the existence of account wagering in california is going to be a contributing factor if the site closes.

the only time i step into the ventura offsite facility anymore is during the fair. times change.