Re: Racing Don't Need This! (457 Views)
Posted by:
Topcat (IP Logged)
Date: September 12, 2015 08:43AM
pizzalove Wrote:
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> 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.
People say, "There's nothing like Saratoga!", "There's nothing like Keeneland!" AND "There's nothing like Del Mar!" . . . and, THEY'RE ALL CORRECT.