Simulcasting and purses
 

I was watching a videotape of Jack Van Berg about training thoroughbreds. It was produced around 1988. One quote caught my attention so I transcribed it:

That kind of makes the point I was trying to make in this thread.

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/s...93#post1214893

So, are you saying that he totally ignored the effect internet wagering has had on purses? Does he think that simulcast wagering outranks internet wagering and slots/racinos regarding the increases in purses? If he does then isn't he just another of those in the industry who really don't get it.

I seem to remember somewhere that internet wagering was the only growth segment in the whole industry. Maybe I'm mistaken?

I am pretty sure he ignored the effect of internet wagering since the quote I used came from 1988.

Ahhhh! Ok, that makes some sense.