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chrisl
09-10-2011, 12:05 PM
Are most of the OTB laptop friendly. I would like to spend the day at the OTB in Lancaster Ca. I have tried calling all week to ask them on there rules on laptop's and I only get a recording. I do not want to make the drive and find out they do not allow laptops, then I will just hang out at the hotel and play. Thanks Chris
tbwinner
09-10-2011, 01:53 PM
Are most of the OTB laptop friendly. I would like to spend the day at the OTB in Lancaster Ca. I have tried calling all week to ask them on there rules on laptop's and I only get a recording. I do not want to make the drive and find out they do not allow laptops, then I will just hang out at the hotel and play. Thanks Chris

I don't think you'll find a problem with you having a laptop. They may or may not have wifi and certainly won't want you placing bets online via Twinspires, Xpressbet, a rebate shop, etc...

It's moreso the casinos that have strict restrictions on laptops and some racebooks are allowing them.
chrisl
09-10-2011, 04:10 PM
Thanks TB: I drove there and they do not allow laptops. Lancaster Ca sure has a really nice OTB. I will cap tonight and bring my ammo tomorrow. Chris
tbwinner
09-10-2011, 06:23 PM
Interesting! Good to know if I ever go to California; somewhat surprising, but guess they want all the handle to go through the OTB and not betting online.
mannyberrios
09-10-2011, 06:59 PM
If you have an iPhone , use it
Handiman
09-11-2011, 03:17 AM
Santa Rosa, Ca. has a special room with all kinds of plugins for Laptops, but you can't be connected to the Internet.


Handi:)
Robert Goren
09-11-2011, 05:05 AM
My local race track has Wi Fi in its simulcast center/clubhouse. I don't understand why they wouldn't? It makes no sense not to.
goforgin
09-11-2011, 10:15 AM
Here in Chicago it's okay, and most of the OTB's are affiliated with a restaurant, so they have wi-fi. 2 years ago, I was advised no. But, I checked with their management and they said it was a misunderstanding. Now no issues. They only ask that you do not wager on-line with like TwinSpires at their place, and use their tellers or machines to wager, which isn't an issue for me.
hugh
09-11-2011, 11:53 AM
Anyone ever been to the OTB at Monterey Fairgrounds (CA)?
Was thinking of trying it out... Have the same question about laptops.
duncan04
09-11-2011, 12:58 PM
My local race track has Wi Fi in its simulcast center/clubhouse. I don't understand why they wouldn't? It makes no sense not to.


My local track offers wi fi but has blocked ADW sites. It makes sense doing that though.