[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

A few things: you make some very good points, especially regarding takeout reduction. It would be an interesting experiment but I doubt anyone has the balls to implement it. As a fan and a gambler, primarily, and not so much as someone involved in the business (except, of course, with SWLY), I am very concerned with fan base rather than just total handle. Fewer gamblers with the same overall handle probably means better informed gamblers, which of course means tougher competition during my occasional weekend at the park, as well as less people to commiserate with when I lose.

As for Penn National, we'll have to see. I've been buying shares for years but I think that gravy train has reached the end of the line for small-time investors like me. I'll vote in favor of the takeover and then whatever happens happens.

You seem very skeptical of the media in general (re your comments about ESPN as well as the Sun). As someone with an undergraduate degree in journalism, i have to say that...I agree with that sentiment completely. I assume you exclude from your skepticism people like Byk, who has proven himself to be a paragon of integrity. (I know it's a heavy responsibility, but remember, Steve, that when I hear news on your show, I assume that it's from God's mouth to your ear).

Finally, let me say that when I first read your reply above, I thought you began it with the word "SIR", before realizing that you wrote "SR", and I nearly spit my drink out my nose.

Thank you, sir!