Re: Computer-Robotic Wagering (953 Views)
Posted by:
Boscar Obarra (IP Logged)
Date: November 18, 2015 06:48PM
I'm really not sure where to come down on this issue.
Payoffs have been crushed late in all the visible pools since long before CRW existed. Attributing that phenom to computer access is mostly hype.
Yes, they have an edge over anyone manually trying to make many different bets at the last minute. Same edge anyone using technology has over doing it the 'old fashioned way'.
But I'm reasonably certain, that you would not be getting much better odds on most winners , even if you cut all the CRW's off tommorow. Yes, maybe some exacta pays 300 instead of 270 once in a while if they miss betting something at the bell, but your garden variety winner, the money will get in no matter how they have to do it.
As for integrity, I'd hope they aren't letting anyone bet after the bell, or cancel bets randomly, and frankly, I've seen no evidence of past posting at the tracks I look at. Believe me, if I saw something suspicous, I'd be the first to call attention to it.