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Old 03-18-2007, 09:20 AM
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Default the real reason

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Originally Posted by cmorioles
Just bring a cell phone and bet via account.
Yes, good thinking there. I believe that they are only using this drop in handle though as an excuse for their real core business, SLOTS.

gulfstream/magna are a bunch of scumbags. They say horse racing is their #1 business for PR purposes, they can use all the issues like the # of employees in the horse industry and how it effects so many in such a large industry and pull out the $$$ figures. Then they have the backing of owners/trainers who basically care about purse size , $$, taking care of the horses/employees. $$$, So, keep the owners/trainers happy. WHILE, their REAL main business is SLOTS. That is where they make the $$, not racing. SO, now is the time to press for changes that they agreed in laws. % of $$ to education and no ATMs on site. They got what they wanted by getting slots in the door and now its all about changing the laws for a greater % of $$$ from slots and more $$$ bet thru slots by having ATMs on site.
ITS NOT ABOUT DROP IN HANDLE AFTER THE 6TH RACE.

Again, if they were so concerned about their customers, why not give them free seating, (like slots customers) to view live racing trackside. People get comfortable in a seat and don't leave, people that stand around alot get tired and leave , as well as those who don't want to mess with rush hour traffic.
BTW; the mantra pre slots was "$$ for education, for the children"- now apparently, education is crippling us, we cant afford to give so much $$ to education. MAGNA = SCUMBAG
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