tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post2418303644008248868..comments2024-02-01T00:37:24.768-05:00Comments on PTP: Parx & California Fight Negative BrandingPull the Pockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-70501482664892908842013-09-22T09:12:29.157-04:002013-09-22T09:12:29.157-04:00MLB and its teams can charge $8 for a beer because...MLB and its teams can charge $8 for a beer because the product is still dynamic enough to draw fans regularly. Horseracing in general cannot afford to treat its customers in that fashion. As well, PA racing isn't a strong enough nor compelling enough brand to fleece their customers. No one gives two flying you know whats about PARX racing and nor should they. There is too much competition both within racing and outside of it for any justification for a 30% rake. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-90568772619389408442013-09-21T14:53:18.449-04:002013-09-21T14:53:18.449-04:00The comment above re: zero-gravity room is pricele...The comment above re: zero-gravity room is priceless. In fact it is a perfect description of the former Ontario Slots-at-Racetracks program, with one exception. Horsemen here (in ONT)were not grabbing $100's, it was $millions. Possibly a criminal theft scenario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-37685442570204372672013-09-21T12:33:26.798-04:002013-09-21T12:33:26.798-04:00With most business your most loyal supporters and ...With most business your most loyal supporters and better customers "complain" the loudest. 30% is mind bongling. But so is $8.00 beer at a baseball game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com