Cangamble
12-03-2008, 01:41 PM
November handle off nearly 10 percent
By Matt HegartyWagering on U.S. races in November of this year plunged 9.7 percent compared to the same month last year even though race days were up 5.7 percent, according to figures provided by Equibase on Wednesday.
The decline was the worst month-to-month showing for the figures since Equibase began releasing the numbers on a 30-day basis in August. Overall, according to Equibase, wagering has declined 6.2 percent this year, and is on pace to decline for the fourth time in the last five years.
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By Matt HegartyWagering on U.S. races in November of this year plunged 9.7 percent compared to the same month last year even though race days were up 5.7 percent, according to figures provided by Equibase on Wednesday.
The decline was the worst month-to-month showing for the figures since Equibase began releasing the numbers on a 30-day basis in August. Overall, according to Equibase, wagering has declined 6.2 percent this year, and is on pace to decline for the fourth time in the last five years.
The rest: http://www.drf.com/news/article/100311.html