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rrbauer
12-08-2008, 03:39 PM
Despite more racing days (5 weekends in '08 versus 4 weekends in '07)

Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators
For November 2008
November 2008 vs. November 2007

Wagering on U.S. Races
2008 $968,996,146
2007 $1,073,123,772
Chg -9.70%

http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/handle%e2%80%a6its-worse-than-you-think/

classhandicapper
12-08-2008, 04:27 PM
Ouch, that's a pretty steep drop.

Endsweep24
12-08-2008, 04:59 PM
Considering whats going on with the rest of the Country 9.7% decline is not bad at all. I am sure the Auto industry would take that Figure in a heart beat.

rrbauer
12-08-2008, 05:24 PM
Considering whats going on with the rest of the Country 9.7% decline is not bad at all. I am sure the Auto industry would take that Figure in a heart beat.

True statement. Everything is relative. When you look at the handle drop in terms of daily average, the drop is 14.5%.

cj
12-08-2008, 05:29 PM
Anybody know how Vegas did over the time?

lamboguy
12-08-2008, 05:58 PM
casino's in conneticut close up certain rooms except for weekends, i heard its pretty slow in the desert as well, however the slot machine tracks are full.