Not the first time this has happened at Louisiana Downs

[saratoga guy]

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

[jpops757]

Originally Posted by saratoga guy

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

I agree Harrahs did the right thing with this one winner. How about the action for all the other action on this race?LaD has some rose colered glasses if they think they did the right thing.

Originally Posted by saratoga guy

This story brings up far more questions than whether or not this particular guy got paid in this particular instance.

Such as:

When this happens -- ie, the bets aren't forwarded due to some glitch -- when is that announced? Before the horses cross the finish line? Before the official prices are posted? Or sometime later?

How is this announced? Loudspeaker at the track? What about people who place bets and leave the track? People placing bets at OTBs and leaving? People placing bets at home? How are these people supposed to become aware of this?

This is a subject that goes beyond what happened in this instance, at this track. It's something that should have a common set of rules that are in the best interest of the fans and all tracks, simulcast facilities, and account wagering companies adhere to.

You are asking way too much. You are asking for some standardization in a sport that is fractured in so many ways. Good luck.