2014 admission hikes for Belmont, Saratoga: GA $5, Clubhouse $8

[10 pnt move up]

The sooner racing gets off slots welfare the better because it was a short term infusion of cash, no way were the politicians going to go far this arrangement.

Racing should really be hoping the NJ online betting deal works out, that could open the door to full, legalized, internet wagering in every state, and that would grow the game.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

The sooner racing gets off slots welfare the better because it was a short term infusion of cash, no way were the politicians going to go far this arrangement.

Racing should really be hoping the NJ online betting deal works out, that could open the door to full, legalized, internet wagering in every state, and that would grow the game.

Why wouldn't the casino's steal online betting?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

The sooner racing gets off slots welfare the better because it was a short term infusion of cash, no way were the politicians going to go far this arrangement.

Racing should really be hoping the NJ online betting deal works out, that could open the door to full, legalized, internet wagering in every state, and that would grow the game.

I don't agree at all in regards to growing the game. IMO, it will actually hurt it because right now, they pretty much have the market cornered when it comes to 'legal' online wagering.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Scav

I don't agree at all in regards to growing the game. IMO, it will actually hurt it because right now, they pretty much have the market cornered when it comes to 'legal' online wagering.

I dont feel like people are not betting on horses and instead betting on casino games.

When 50% of the country has to go to the track or some OTB to bet I think its a much bigger loss than it would be if there is online betting on casino games.

Horse players bet on horses because its a game of skill and not just mathematics. I guess you could argue poker could be a main competitor but for years there was online poker play, dont think that affected racing at all.