Parx Petition

[castaway01]

As discussed a while back in the thread about PA wanting to take all casino revenue away from Parx, 80% of their purse funding is from casino revenue. That number sounds and is insane, but it's also true. So you can debate being struck by lightning or any other ridiculous analogies all you want---you can even think it's the most perfect analogy and the testing is perfect and everything is perfect---but as I posted weeks ago, IF THE CASINOS AREN'T FUNDING PARX, PARX DOES NOT EXIST. This isn't Saratoga or Del Mar or Keeneland or any track that is actually successful. Parx does not exist without casino money, and the casino is closed and will stay closed for now unless the rules in PA are greatly relaxed.

[Ky2vell]

Originally Posted by castaway01

IF THE CASINOS AREN'T FUNDING PARX, PARX DOES NOT EXIST.

To add on, why would they demonstrate operability without their precious slot welfare in a state where the governor has openly called for its defunding? There really is no debate here.

[Afleet]

Originally Posted by castaway01

Please come volunteer in the hospitals here.

I admitted earlier I was biased. I hope everyone there stays safe and gets well.

[Afleet]

Originally Posted by Ky2vell

To add on, why would they demonstrate operability without their precious slot welfare in a state where the governor has openly called for its defunding? There really is no debate here.

My understanding is that when the law was written allowing casinos originally they (racing and casinos) couldn't be decoupled; so taking their funding would be breaking the law.

[owlshead]

is it just parx? is it not all of PA? presque isle horse racing, Penn national?

[Waquoit]

Originally Posted by pandy

I have no idea why he's so hell bent on destroying small businesses.

I can't believe people think like this.

[Mason]

Originally Posted by owlshead

is it just parx? is it not all of PA? presque isle horse racing, Penn national?

Until the governor, Tom Wolf, gives as posted below, all PA tracks stay closed

"Green"

"The green phase eases most remaining restrictions to allow the economy to reopen while continuing to prioritize public health. Public health indicators will continue to be monitored, with restrictions implemented as necessary to ensure the spread of disease remains at a minimum.

All businesses open, but following CDC/Department of Health guidelines
Individuals must follow CDC/Department of Health guidelines
Remaining aggressive mitigation orders lifted"

[paddy79]

Originally Posted by fastfasterfastest

I'm all for "saving" horse racing but the cesspool of corruption that is Parx I can do without.

You'll find corruption at every track if you look hard enough. Sometimes you don't even need to look hard at all. I hope Parx keeps going. The more horse racing the better