Steve Wynn and Horse Racing

txshorns02 · #1 03-14-2009, 12:17 PM

I was reading an article for one of my classes and in it, it states that Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, LTD, is trying to expand into new markets including Horse Racing. Has anyone heard about this or anything on this and how would he be going about this? Openning a park like Gulfstream where it is a casino/shopping and horse racing or would it be more towards a Race Book?

Echo Farm · #2 03-14-2009, 01:39 PM

I couldn't find a link anywhere on line about it and am now curious. I have a local friend who worked for him a while back and who is/was involved with racing in a big way.

I did find this on a "fantasy racing" site.
http://www.horseracegame.com/communi...tor-steve-wynn

eajinabi · #3 03-14-2009, 04:22 PM

A Race Track in Vegas??? That would be awesome.

westcoastinvader · #4 03-14-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eajinabi

A Race Track in Vegas??? That would be awesome.

My humble is that a race track in Vegas would not work well.

I can't see immediate action gamblers leaving the tables or machines to wager on the ponies. Completely different gambling styles and adrenalin need satisfaction.

eajinabi · #5 03-14-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

My humble is that a race track in Vegas would not work well.

I can't see immediate action gamblers leaving the tables or machines to wager on the ponies. Completely different gambling styles and adrenalin need satisfaction.

Then why is Steve Wyn worried?

letswastemoney · #6 03-15-2009, 12:20 AM

I can't imagine horses would like Las Vegas weather.....it would have to be winter season or spring for sure if it ever happened

jpops757 · #7 03-15-2009, 01:18 AM

How about the old Birmingham track with legalized gaming and a mega hotel?I know the track didnt last long but with Wynne,legalized gaming and a mega hotel. Couldnt a set-up like this provide a short season with top quality racing?Keenland type meet. With the trouble that the horsmen are having with the lawmakers in Ky couldnt something like this make sense. Of course you need the lawmakers in Ala or another state to help, and that dosent happen very often.

Scurlogue Champ · #8 03-15-2009, 01:28 AM

Let's not mention the track in Vegas being in the most corrupt city in the country.

I think that is why there aren't any out there.

saratoga guy · #9 03-15-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by txshorns02

I was reading an article for one of my classes and in it, it states that Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts, LTD, is trying to expand into new markets including Horse Racing.

Hw was part of one of the groups that bid for the NY frnchise -- and I would imagine that's what the article you read refers to... He'll be happy to expand into the horse-racing market -- as the operator of racetrack slots.

#10 03-15-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I can't imagine horses would like Las Vegas weather.....it would have to be winter season or spring for sure if it ever happened

Can you imagine horses staying in stalls in the summer...
It would have to be totally enclosed, hotter than hell.

Dont many/most tracks keep their stalls for "rent" all year
round? Partial use of the facilities anyway.

eajinabi · #11 03-15-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by letswastemoney

I can't imagine horses would like Las Vegas weather.....it would have to be winter season or spring for sure if it ever happened

I am sure horses perfer the nice cool weather in Dubai

asudevil · #12 03-15-2009, 10:29 PM

It's not happening....And Steve Wynn is not buying any tracks.

txshorns02 · #13 03-17-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by saratoga guy

Hw was part of one of the groups that bid for the NY frnchise -- and I would imagine that's what the article you read refers to... He'll be happy to expand into the horse-racing market -- as the operator of racetrack slots.

Do you know what the group name was and it was for NYRA correct?