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07-31-2017, 06:21 PM
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Saratoga WIFI
What are the thoughts of using free WIFI at the tracks? I'm going to SPA Wednesday and would like to use my phone or tablet on TWINSPIRES.COM to wager in my account. Should I stay off wifi and just use my phone via cellular? Shame I have a nice tablet I could check for late scratches, watch replays, etc.
Appreciate recommendations..
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07-31-2017, 06:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlintAtTheFetlock
What are the thoughts of using free WIFI at the tracks? I'm going to SPA Wednesday and would like to use my phone or tablet on TWINSPIRES.COM to wager in my account. Should I stay off wifi and just use my phone via cellular? Shame I have a nice tablet I could check for late scratches, watch replays, etc.
Appreciate recommendations..
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Might consider using your phone as a "wifi hotspot" for your tablet .
TD
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07-31-2017, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Houston Tx.
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The WiFi is O.K. as long as you operate your computer carefully.
I use the WiFi at Sam Houston.
Every once in awhile, while on Equibase I get a warning advising me that for my protection
Equibase needs me to to provide some personal information.
When this happens I just restart my computer and the warning goes away.
If you stay alert and have your computer security up to date, you should be alright.
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07-31-2017, 07:15 PM
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I would be shocked if outside ADWs weren't blocked by NYRA's wifi.
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07-31-2017, 07:32 PM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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Originally Posted by elhelmete
I would be shocked if outside ADWs weren't blocked by NYRA's wifi.
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I haven't been in years, but they weren't blocked when I was there. The problem is by post time or near it, the network is so overloaded it crawls......
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08-01-2017, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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wifi
i was just there wifi was very strong and 35k were ontrack used my
phone and tablet to bet on and off track.
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08-01-2017, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
I haven't been in years, but they weren't blocked when I was there. The problem is by post time or near it, the network is so overloaded it crawls......
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Not blocked and the network has been upgraded --- need to make the trek up from Texas!
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08-01-2017, 10:20 AM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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Originally Posted by Saratoga_Mike
Not blocked and the network has been upgraded --- need to make the trek up from Texas!
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I'm trying like hell to get out of a business trip to NY in October, so it would be a 2nd trip to NY. the wife and I discussed visiting Saratoga again. Her father lives about an hour north of the track. But he was just here visiting.
Two trips to NY in a couple months might make me overdose on TSA related syndrome. I cannot stand to fly anymore.
When you are this far west, the SoCal tracks are an easier trip. Anymore playing the horses is always a secondary reason to travel. I've been to Louisiana to the casinos and am over that too.
The game isn't what it used to be
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08-01-2017, 12:20 PM
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Wifi has been upgraded and never had a problem last week.
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08-01-2017, 07:16 PM
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I always have a backup method just in case...cost me HUGE in the Belmont when cali chrome lost not having a backup...signals at tracks are hit or miss, wi fi is hit or miss..ya just never know
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08-02-2017, 12:06 AM
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Pace Cappa
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
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Yes worked great for me opening weekend.
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08-02-2017, 12:15 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaf
Yes worked great for me opening weekend.
Z
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I always imagine a lot of people limping around Montreal when you're at the Spa. 
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08-02-2017, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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VPN (Virtual Private Network) on phones, tablets, and laptops are generally strongly recommended when using public wifi and it's not a bad to use as a matter of course.
I've used ExpressVPN with success all over the US. On rare occasions it gets gimpy but overall I'm pleased.
Especially important when accessing financial accounts of any kind including ADW's.
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08-02-2017, 03:04 PM
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Pace Cappa
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by cj
I always imagine a lot of people limping around Montreal when you're at the Spa. |
 It is plantar fasciitis season 
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08-04-2017, 12:44 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
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Originally Posted by Zaf
It is plantar fasciitis season
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Tell me about it. 
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