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Old 01-21-2011, 11:25 AM
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:19 PM
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without rebates?
The serious professional horseplayers, that are akin to pro sports bettors as brought up in this discussion, all get rebates of some kind.
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:28 PM
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The serious professional horseplayers, that are akin to pro sports bettors aws brought up in this discussion, all get rebates of some kind.
Which should show that takeout levels are too high.
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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Which should show that takeout levels are too high.
It shows, that as in any business, volume earns discounts.
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Old 01-21-2011, 12:47 PM
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It shows, that as in any business, volume earns discounts.
I was hoping for "canard" in my response. Darn.

I agree with volume discounts as well. Yet many here don't get them anymore as offshore is far more difficult to fund than it used to be.
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I was hoping for "canard" in my response. Darn.

I agree with volume discounts as well. Yet many here don't get them anymore as offshore is far more difficult to fund than it used to be.
They are easier to find than going offshore. Legal, U.S.-based ADW's offer rebates to their premium customers. Here's the NYRA Rewards schedule as an example.
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Old 01-21-2011, 01:32 PM
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The serious professional horseplayers, that are akin to pro sports bettors as brought up in this discussion, all get rebates of some kind.
Can the average 1-2 a week better than be able to make money?
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