How do these things work or why are they so popular?

[andicap]

OP's Instant Racing machines as noted in today's "News" section.
Who is OP's tote provider?

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=53049&subsec=2

[BillW]

Andi,

First hit in Google search:

http://www.amtote.com/BloodHorse1.htm

Bill

[andicap]

OK,
if its such a hit in OP, does anyone think more tracks will adopt them.

They seem perfect for today's new gambler: You don't have to think and you get plenty of action.

[BillW]

Andi,

They look like progressive slot machines to me and are being implemented as fast as tracks can talk the legislators into allowing them.

Bill

[betovernetcapper]

Beyer had a recent column on these
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22060-2005Jan19.html

[BillW]

Beyer had a recent column on these
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A22060-2005Jan19.html

These are different - slot machines are still illegal in MD.

[JPinMaryland]

why is Beyer complaining If the money from the idiots playing these goes into the mutual pool, doesnt this benefit the professional handicapper? Is there a good thread on this subject, namely mutual pools and do they all work alike and if I get an account w/ x company how does that work?

[WINMANWIN]

OK,
if its such a hit in OP, does anyone think more tracks will adopt them.

They seem perfect for today's new gambler: You don't have to think and you get plenty of action.


Why not, Along with the VLT'S that are Flourishing in some states, It should be a constant in years to come.