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Old 10-28-2011, 11:53 AM   #14
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Not to mention the massive decline in the player's bankroll with that ridiculous "5% surcharge" OTB received on every single winning payoff.
You could open phone accounts and play by internet with no surcharge.

As far as I know, the surcharge never went to NYC OTB and they probably would have been happy to eliminate it. I wouldn't be shocked if they actively tried to. I think it was put in place during a NYC fiscal crisis and the proceeds went to the city. If anything it was an incentive for serious players to go to the track. It was a ridiculously bad idea like you suggest though.
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