Weird betting coup at Thistledown

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I know I'm not allowed to discuss this, else I will be yelled at by this thread's self-designated matron, but finding sites that will accept bets and pay in a situation like this is pretty much impossible. It is FAR more likely this was a computer glitch.

Cue thread matron.....

I'm pretty shocked that people are arguing that point with you. The offshore world is beyond sketchy after Black Monday, and only three sites are worthwhile right now, all based in a country that has no affliation at all with the US. And those sites have like max win around 1k for a track like Thistly Downs. And even those sites are slow pay when you do win.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Scav

I'm pretty shocked that people are arguing that point with you. The offshore world is beyond sketchy after Black Monday, and only three sites are worthwhile right now, all based in a country that has no affliation at all with the US. And even those sites are slow pay when you do win.

I've learned to not be shocked by just about anything I read on the internet.

[hockey2315]

Agree with Andy and others that there's no way this was a betting coup. . . there are a bunch of reasons why it couldn't be.

It's interesting that these computer guys/batch bettors seem to be making a comeback. . . I hadn't been noticing them as much lately. Very similar to HFT algos in the financial markets - let's hope they don't get as out of control.

[Travis Stone]

While last minute and automated computer betting is frowned upon, it's hard to turn away business when it produces millions of dollars worth of handle. I know a lot of it still goes on. Heck, conditional wagering on almost all major ADW platforms allows for last minute wagering now. This particular incident can be anything from computer error to human error... but doubtful it shakes-out to be criminal.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Scav

I'm pretty shocked that people are arguing that point with you. The offshore world is beyond sketchy after Black Monday, and only three sites are worthwhile right now, all based in a country that has no affliation at all with the US. And those sites have like max win around 1k for a track like Thistly Downs. And even those sites are slow pay when you do win.

It is pretty amazing you could get so much wrong in such a short post.

[Alabama Stakes]

since most local BM's all use internet sites in Costa Rico, things are back to business as usual. Feds didn't want people taking cash bets at bars, cobblers..etc..so they had to pack it up and find a new way to take action. Now, BM's give you a site and a password, along with a limit. you bet just like the old days. $42/$15/$7. are the limits on Win Place and show. 50-1 on exactas or triples , 100-1 on Doubles. you settle up on Tuesdays, and can get down for as much as you want.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

It is pretty amazing you could get so much wrong in such a short post.

Do tell, please.