Re: Racing Don't Need This! (529 Views)
Posted by:
pizzalove (IP Logged)
Date: September 12, 2015 08:37AM
A lot of good points. But in some ways this is more simple than we are making it. Do drugs need to be out of the sport? Yes! But I don't know if that keeps people away. I can tell you that losers in a casino swear that every game is fixed. Indeed if you know anything about computer programming it is much easier to rig a video or online poker game than a horse race.
Many many also bet football more often because it is simple to understand and fantasy football has exploded. Horse racing requires some basic math knowledge: Trifectas, Pick 6, super, etc... Education in this country is going down the crapper so this hurts a little too.
The main thing that has changed and has hurt this industry is the gambler has changed. No one wants to wait 30 minutes between races to root for a wager anymore. Today you can bet on multiple things in seconds. Even football gamblers are rarely betting one game. they are far more likely to be watching multiple games at once.
The way to fix this is too make it an acquired taste. Like a fine wine. Cut the takeout in half(this is a big problem too) and do your best to make every track similar to a Keeneland or Saratoga. I am leaving for Keeneland in one month and I can tell you that everyone I talk to when I am there love the experience. Often people who have visited multiple tracks say there is nothing like Keeneland. If every state had a Keeneland this sport would not just survive it would flourish.