got a question about betting
 

I bet through a local sometimes I always thought the standard payouts for a 2 dollar win,place,and show bet were 42,20,10 he says its 42 18 and 8
anyone have a share on this? thanks

Do you mean that’s the maximum that the local bookie will pay out is 42,18, and 8?

Not following. Wish I could help you more, sir.

They’ve cut down on the max. used to be what you said. 18 for place is better than 15 around here. 8 on show . 100 -1 on doubles 50-1 on exactas. There aren’t many real bookies left. Most players have adjusted to the technology and use the ADW. Most locals have a site where you can call or just go on the site on your phone or device. They don’t work , just pay and collect. It’s the golden age for those guys. You can post cash , or bet on credit with a limit and just settle on tues or Wednesday or whatever. It’s a lot easier punching out those $20 exacta boxes on the computer when you don’t have to put the money up til payday. As always if the bookies don’t get stiffed once in a awhile , they are not extending enough credit. Real old time bookies always wiped the slate clean at Christmas so you would be around for another year.

thank you both
 

yes del bookie around here has a max 42 for the win bet 18 for place and 10 for the show 102 for daily and 102 for ex and tri

I don't know any bookie who will take a horse bet around here. They do all football, basketball and baseball.

However, I read an interesting article from the UK that said 99% of the betting public would rather bet with bookmakers because of locked-in odds. Why can't we do that here ? I could have an account with a legal shop and get 5-1 and stick to it. Wouldn't have to see odds change during race. They could do this and not hurt tracks or horsemen.

Then we could shop for odds. When I lived in UK, I would shop around the bookies on the apron for a good price on the horse I liked. Tic-Tac man used to freak me out. But actually got to learn some of the signal code and it was very informative.