So, there is the key unknown. States like NY or Ky would be major importers of wagers. Most other states, including Tx, would be exporters of wagers. If half of the difference came back to Tx tracks, maybe the decline would not be so dramatic. The big question is who benefits? Where does that other gambling money go? Is it in state at casinos? Or is it exported as sports gambling? It does raise the possibility that states like WV or OH might be better served to cut the cord and go it alone. Or at least temporarily to see how it shakes out.
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