Fee impasse threatening signal distribution (UPDATE: Deal in place)

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

No, Vegas is unaffected by this particular issue, even though I think they have no contract with Monarch at the moment as well. They are simply showing the signals while they negotiate, which is an offer Monarch extended to the Mid-Atlantic Coop as well.

This is accurate.

[jnunan4759]

One other thing that is particularly grating. Since this started PARX has still been selling full Equibase programs and has even increased the prices. DRF was increased to $8.00. I heard they just started to sell a limited 3-track Equibase program, but I'm not sure what that includes, or the price. It's just a few bucks, but grating.

What I've been hearing more and more from other people is that they are seeking alternatives. From what I was told, it's restricted within a certain distance from a track to use a an ADW. For me, I'm limited to PARX and Harrah's Chester. However, that's a PA Racing Commission regulation (part of the Horse Racing Act) and really only is a restriction for the ADW's, so that they won't establish accounts for certain zip codes. For regular people, from what I've been told by a legal source, It's not against any law for someone to use, say, their parent's address to set up and ADW account if they are outside the restrictions. As long as you give a valid SS#, it doesn't violate any law. So I know a bunch of people are doing this.

Those customers may well never come back, especially if they like the new ADW.

The more I learn of this, the more I don't like.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by jnunan4759

One other thing that is particularly grating. Since this started PARX has still been selling full Equibase programs and has even increased the prices. DRF was increased to $8.00. I heard they just started to sell a limited 3-track Equibase program, but I'm not sure what that includes, or the price. It's just a few bucks, but grating.

What I've been hearing more and more from other people is that they are seeking alternatives. From what I was told, it's restricted within a certain distance from a track to use a an ADW. For me, I'm limited to PARX and Harrah's Chester. However, that's a PA Racing Commission regulation (part of the Horse Racing Act) and really only is a restriction for the ADW's, so that they won't establish accounts for certain zip codes. For regular people, from what I've been told by a legal source, It's not against any law for someone to use, say, their parent's address to set up and ADW account if they are outside the restrictions. As long as you give a valid SS#, it doesn't violate any law. So I know a bunch of people are doing this.

Those customers may well never come back, especially if they like the new ADW.

The more I learn of this, the more I don't like.

Can you set up a PABets.com account they are run on TVG platform. NJBETS has none of these issuesso I winder if it is the aame for PABets

[jnunan4759]

I do have that set up and it's just ok. There's no rewards that I can see other than free PP's if you bet $10 on that track, after you've paid $3 for them. Parx is just as bad. You get points for every dollar bet and $1600 points get's you a DRF at the track or OTB. No online PP's.

I usually use the accounts for spot plays, horses that I have in my stable mail.

I like to go out and play the races. Either at Parx or the OTB's. I know people there, we hang out, have lunch, handicap, talk, etc. I pretty much have a rotation throughout the year. Gulfstream, Keenland, Triple Crown tracks, Belmont, SAR, Belmont, KEE, BC, AQU outer. I usually play only one track at a time, however will play a horse somewhere else or a stakes race or something.

But I go crazy sitting at home playing the races the way I do. I think it's from being brought up in the non-simulcast era. We used to go to the track and play the card.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by jnunan4759

I do have that set up and it's just ok. There's no rewards that I can see other than free PP's if you bet $10 on that track, after you've paid $3 for them. Parx is just as bad. You get points for every dollar bet and $1600 points get's you a DRF at the track or OTB. No online PP's.

I usually use the accounts for spot plays, horses that I have in my stable mail.

I like to go out and play the races. Either at Parx or the OTB's. I know people there, we hang out, have lunch, handicap, talk, etc. I pretty much have a rotation throughout the year. Gulfstream, Keenland, Triple Crown tracks, Belmont, SAR, Belmont, KEE, BC, AQU outer. I usually play only one track at a time, however will play a horse somewhere else or a stakes race or something.

But I go crazy sitting at home playing the races the way I do. I think it's from being brought up in the non-simulcast era. We used to go to the track and play the card.

Have you considered betting via ADW though an IPad (or similar tablet device) at the track or OTB? Should not be an issue so long as they offer WiFi.

I do this at the track - haven't been to the windows in ages.

Bonus - you can book the blocked signal action for a cut of the winnings, if one were so industriously inclined

[exactamac]

Turf clubs in Philly still half empty , some turf club management clearly nervous about business being down, they know people are staying home to bet on TVG, twin spires etc. , Parx main seems not to care, rumors flying: from closure of some turf clubs to the disputed signals not returning at all.

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by exactamac

Turf clubs in Philly still half empty , some turf club management clearly nervous about business being down, they know people are staying home to bet on TVG, twin spires etc. , Parx main seems not to care, rumors flying: from closure of some turf clubs to the disputed signals not returning at all.

Not a shock since Parx wants to get out of racing altogether. They don't even advertise that they have a racetrack - just the slots. This will give them an excuse to pare down operations.