I must be honest. Some of the thoughts and ideas expressed here are absolutely, without a doubt, just brilliant. Boscar is correct. You should be getting paid.


The idea of reducing the takeout for those patrons attending is incredibly simple, yet would be superbly great at increasing attendance at NYRA racetracks.

P.S. - I thought so much of the idea, I did contact NYRA to make mention that somebody else, (not me, wouldn't take credit for something I wasn't responsible for), had an absolutely terrific idea to increase the attendance, and it made so much sense.

I did get an e-mail response, thanking me for the suggestion, and relating that it "has been forwarded to the racing office and the mutual department for consideration."

Whether the New York State Gaming Commission would approve such a idea, is another story, and I related that part to NYRA as well.

I know the overall chances of anything being done are remote, but the idea and concept are just brilliant --- to increasing attendance, and making it more profitable for the racetrack to be solvent/profitable.