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[QUOTE=lamboguy]when looking at the whole encompasing horseracing game, we must take into effect that it has drastically changed from years ago. 40 years ago there was very little competition for the gambling dollar. there weren't state lotteries and if you wanted to go to a casino you would have to make a trip to vegas or a carribean island. there was no such thing as simulcast. if you wanted to bet horses you went to your local racetrack or bet with an illegal bookmaker.
today you can sit home and bet almost anything you want on the internet. there is no need to go to a racetrack. most importantly racetrack operators have lost their captive audience and now need to do some type of inovative work to get people into the game instead of sitting on their asses and smoking cigar's all day.
the question comes down to this is hanna a good thing for racing. i believe it is something that racetrack operators should pay attention to in the year 2009. they are making the problems of the game pretty clear to understand. the real big question lies in whether the operators will listen or do they really care what the fan has to say?[QUOTE]
What the fan has to say.... To me, the only way fans speak is with their wallets. As long as fans pour money into large take pools, that action speaks way louder than emails to track execs and internet polls. I do agree it is a fight worth the effort but I'd aim more resources at the bettors as opposed to the "they don't care about their customers" race track executives and states.
Last edited by Calhoun; 07-30-2009 at 11:44 AM.
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