why is so much money bet in on cali

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by asudevil

Matt...couple of reasons:

IMO, the lure of taking the risk and hitting the big one, goes hand in hand with the lifestyle of Southern CA. Sort of that "free spirited" west coast attitude. Showing up to tinsel town and making your mark. The bet is relatively new, and provides the hope, for some, of a life changing score. Most people's grandparents and generations beyond were living in the east or midwest. I would assume that the more traditonal values were inherited by those who still live in these areas.

There are 10 to 15 groups, that I know of (probably more) between LA and Las Vegas that get heavily involved in this wager. Especially if there is a carryover that reaches a 3rd day. Tickets can go north of 15k. It makes you think whether or not it makes sense to play when there is a carryover.

The third reason is that the Southern Cal tracks do a phenomonial job of marketing carryovers. They really blitz the different media outlets when there there is a carry. Similar to that of powerball or mega millions.

thats what i was wondering thank you ..

[dagolfer33]

I thought TVG took credit for all those large pools.

[santana]

Originally Posted by dagolfer33

I thought TVG took credit for all those large pools.

The pick 6 in California was big Before TVG was even thought of.

[NTamm1215]

The multi-race exotics in CA handle more than anywhere else (specifically Pick 6 and Pick 4) but the intra-race exotics in NY usually handle more than CA when they have comparable fields. The exacta pools in NY are huge and the early double usually handles about 2-3 times as much in NY as it does in CA each day.

NT

[cloud_break]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The multi-race exotics in CA handle more than anywhere else (specifically Pick 6 and Pick 4) but the intra-race exotics in NY usually handle more than CA when they have comparable fields. The exacta pools in NY are huge and the early double usually handles about 2-3 times as much in NY as it does in CA each day.

NT

I've always thought that was the reason. The constant short fields force the exotic player into multi-race pools in California.

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by cloud_break

I've always thought that was the reason. The constant short fields force the exotic player into multi-race pools in California.

That's not the reason. The pick 6 has been huge in CA since the early 90's. The fields were large throughout the 90's until about '03-'04.

[Stickhorse]

Hammer talked about this very questions a couple Fridays back during his segment with Steve.

Remember Caliente, just across the San Diego border, started the pick six in Mexico many years ago. Then Hollywood brought it to the States. Once the ball started rolling the pick six players stayed with the SoCal circuit.

The handle takeout on the pick 6 also is a factor. Cali is 19.75 most states are higher. NY holds over 25% on carryover days

[dagolfer33]

Originally Posted by santana

The pick 6 in California was big Before TVG was even thought of.

I said, took credit.