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Old 12-18-2018, 01:30 PM   #46
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TwinSpires, and the industry at large, is disappointing.

I'm not a fan of the new TwinSpires format either. Seems to be built for larger screens .... at a time when everything is getting more compact. I don't even use a PC anymore. It's either my laptop or my phone.

Should I bother to check if conditional wagering is back at TwinSpires? I used to check once or twice a month, but have lost all interest recently. Going on one year since conditional wagering was pulled with no resolution on the matter.

But I have shut down my wagering almost completely this year. I don't know about you guys, but the computer wagering teams have ruined the game, imho. The late odds changes are totally unacceptable. Can't believe the industry has allowed this to happen.

We ALL need to know what odds we're betting on .... not just a select few.
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Old 12-18-2018, 02:08 PM   #47
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TwinSpires, and the industry at large, is disappointing.

I'm not a fan of the new TwinSpires format either. Seems to be built for larger screens .... at a time when everything is getting more compact. I don't even use a PC anymore. It's either my laptop or my phone.

Should I bother to check if conditional wagering is back at TwinSpires? I used to check once or twice a month, but have lost all interest recently. Going on one year since conditional wagering was pulled with no resolution on the matter.

But I have shut down my wagering almost completely this year. I don't know about you guys, but the computer wagering teams have ruined the game, imho. The late odds changes are totally unacceptable. Can't believe the industry has allowed this to happen.

We ALL need to know what odds we're betting on .... not just a select few.
How can we/them change that?
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Old 12-18-2018, 02:31 PM   #48
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How can we/them change that?
I don't think we can because not enough players seem to care. They're still betting.

My hope was that Betfair would expand their reach by now, but nothing has changed since they came to NJ. I think it's legal in CA, but they didn't even bother giving it a go.
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Old 01-19-2019, 08:06 PM   #49
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Old 01-19-2019, 08:13 PM   #50
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OVER THE YEARS I HAVE REVISED MY TOTE BOARD DOWN LOAD PROGRAM TO CONFORM TO THE SUTTLE CHANGES TO THE TWINSPIRES ON LINE TOTE BOARD.
NOW, AS OF DECEMBER 10, 2018 TWINSPIRES HAS MADE A "SEA CHANGE" TO THEIR ONLINE SITE STRUCTURE.

THE TOTEBOARD DATA I REQUIRE IS STILL THERE, BUT IS PRESENTED IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FORMAT.

I'M WATING FOR THE SPARK OF DESIRE TO TACKEL WRITTING A NEW PROGRAM. THAT IS NOT TO SAY THE PROGRAM MADE ANY LONG TERM MONEY, BUT IT DID MAKE ME ACUTELY AWARE OF HOW MONEY IS LOST!!
Take the caps lock off, maybe that'll help.
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Old 01-20-2019, 09:15 AM   #52
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The game caters to to two groups - the whales and the picnicers, so they have a nice groups of people who won't be bothered by the shoddy product they put out and pay the stupid admission prices.

They will all tell you how much they care, but bottom line is they only care about $$$.


Pass the potato salad and shut up.
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Old 02-15-2019, 03:14 PM   #53
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more free money from Twinspires , get 2-1 odds on Winx tonight, max bet is $10
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Old 02-28-2019, 02:30 AM   #54
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Hate the new TS interface. Work on either my tablet or a small laptop (don't want big stuff anymore). Will probably stop using online betting entirely. No desire to keep re-learning interfaces.

The way things have been going for last few years, I've pretty much limited myself to playing the TC races, Breeders Cup, and I wager every single day (in person) at Oaklawn during their meet. Otherwise I only play Hong Kong.

Next year, I will probably only wager the Belmont Stakes (only TC race I care about) and Oaklawn live meet. Can win and loose enough (either way) just doing those 2 things, and concentrating on one track really improves my bankroll anyway.
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Old 02-28-2019, 03:33 AM   #55
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the betting teams will dry up when us suckers, yes we are suckers when it comes to thinking we can beat this game for significant money.
the more i get to know about these guys the easier it is for me to cut down on my betting and respect the achievement these teams make.
they earn every penny they make in the parimutuel pools. it takes many years of planning and alot of up front money to get started with a operation that they undertake.
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Old 02-28-2019, 09:11 AM   #56
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the betting teams will dry up when us suckers, yes we are suckers when it comes to thinking we can beat this game for significant money.
the more i get to know about these guys the easier it is for me to cut down on my betting and respect the achievement these teams make.
they earn every penny they make in the parimutuel pools. it takes many years of planning and alot of up front money to get started with a operation that they undertake.
Knowledge of the game cause me to stop meaningful betting many years ago.
I'll go to Belmont perhaps twice a year and "play"
Of course once I can beat the takeout by a few points I am in with both hands, 'till then I keep them in my pockets
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i like the way you think formula 2002
i'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, i am a very slow learner when it comes to learning those things in life, that really matter.
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Old 03-30-2019, 11:37 AM   #58
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I do not like the new Twinspires interface. I'm an old, grumpy guy and the Classic interface was just fine with me. My problems went beyond not liking it though. I couldn't get it to open. Whenever I tried, I would get a spinning circle.

I exchanged several emails with Twinspires and was instructed to clear my cookies, history, cache, etc., which I did, but it didn't resolve the problem. Then I was instructed to call their Tech Support number (877) 774-7371, option 7.

I spoke with a pleasant young woman who said that I should be using the Chrome browser. I've never used it and didn't have it installed. So, still on the telephone with her, I downloaded Chrome, installed it, logged into Twinspires and the new interface came up without a hitch. I still don't like it but at least I can make it work on my computer.

Before hanging up, I told her (politely) that there were many long-time users who were not happy with the interface change. She said that she understood, that she and others had heard many such complains but that it was an upper management decision. In other words, it wasn't her decision and she was just following orders.

So, if you're having trouble getting it to run, try Chrome. And if you still don't like it, Twinspires' competitors would love to have our business.
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Old 03-31-2019, 05:56 AM   #59
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I haven't made a bet in months because tvg and twinspires both no longer work on my phone. Like everyone else is saying all I want I a simple platform to make a bet. No bells whistles video needed just a simple bet
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Old 03-31-2019, 12:27 PM   #60
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... I spoke with a pleasant young woman...
Well, ya got somethin', as opposed to the bum's rush or no response at all. I am shocked they still have the Classic interface available, though it doesn't save your settings.

My handle at TS is a fraction of the "pre-totally screwed up" interface. Gotta say the switch to Xpressbet was pretty simple.

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