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Originally Posted by classhandicapper
I think the OTBs are dying because the older fans are slowly dying off and we probably aren't generating enough new young fans to replace them.
But beyond that I think most fans are losing around take plus breakage plus maybe a point or two.
If they happen to be betting into the exotic pools where the takes are much higher and the chances of going on extended losing streaks are much higher, then some individuals may be getting buried.
I mean, if you are bucking a 24% takeout or higher playing longshots you'll probably go broke and quit long before you hit the lottery payoff.
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"PROBABLY?" 
You seem to be suggesting that most of the fans are win-bettors...and I seriously doubt that this is the case.
