tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post2170430554288170046..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Racing Finally Able to Flex its Muscles in New JerseyThat Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-4080675003279591112012-03-07T08:33:05.197-05:002012-03-07T08:33:05.197-05:00Scott, the problem is the state legislature will n...Scott, the problem is the state legislature will not allow racing to go state wide as they need local approval to get an OTW up. There is no such restriction for the casinos.<br /><br />In theory there is an ADW for the tracks; it is called 4NJBETS.<br /><br />Now, if you were saying racetracks should be allowed to sell tickets at your local candy store to facilitate a Pick X wager, then maybe, but the state will keep a stranglehold on racing. There is the problem.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-68332888232305041892012-03-06T19:10:09.306-05:002012-03-06T19:10:09.306-05:00Dear Pacingguy : Regarding the online poker server...Dear Pacingguy : Regarding the online poker servers being placed in Atlantic City, thereby having the gaming "take place" in Atlantic City, let's take a very different view here. The racetracks as a consortium should all support this concept.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Doesn't this imply by extension that the core business of the racetracks, horse wagering, if hosted on racetrack property, can be offered across the state? <br /><br />In turn, doesn't this allow the racetracks to all now operate their own ADW systems and therefore increase the core wagering into their own pools?<br /><br />In summary, seeing poker playing as a competitor to horse wagering is the wrong approach. Almost all technical resources and casino layouts place the two near each other due to their complementary and overlapping "cerebral" nature of the gaming. Racetracks should embrace the concept and convert the discussion into something advantageous for their own business models.<br /><br />Views?<br /><br />Sincerely, ScottScott Jeffreysnoreply@blogger.com