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Originally Posted by cj
This is exactly why many tracks are trying to advertise races as a sporting event or "entertainment". At many other big events, they've almost given up on the racing. It is just a front to get you in the door. At Pimlico you can't even see the horses for half the race because of the stupid tents.
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That also helps them avoid a lot of the BS they have to deal with if they focus on the gambling. While we live in a country with casinos and lotteries on every corner, if you focus on the gambling, you (1) have to deal with the anti-gambling advocates who are still out there, (2) set yourself up as competition for the many government-owned gambling sources (like lotteries) that have a lot more money and make the rules.
It's a tough spot to be in.
