While the economy has a big affect the 11% could easly be attributed to the TVG,HRTv,Youbet and twinspires mess.Anoter shot in the foot and getting closer to fatal. Another example of the industry needing some type of national controls. Even with the downturn in the economy it looks like the wagering dollar is out ther but the limiting of the wagering outlets is the bigger problem. The sad thing is this can be fixed with a little cooperation even with the downturn in the economy.
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