tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post4659578819686650577..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Signed, Sealed, Delivered [Updated]Alan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-22241504744637914062008-06-17T15:20:00.000-04:002008-06-17T15:20:00.000-04:00I go to the track when I can, and will start using...I go to the track when I can, and will start using my NYRA account when they figure out how I can transfer in money without paying for the privilege.<BR/><BR/>But bottom line, it cost me round trip tolls, gas, admission, and twice as much for inferior drinks and food as I get at my local OTB restaurant, so I stay local most times.<BR/><BR/>The surcharge is a convenience charge, I guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-65820946489508387122008-06-17T12:24:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:24:00.000-04:00I'm probably in the vast minority, but I don't hav...I'm probably in the vast minority, but I don't have a huge problem with the surcharge. Unless you're over 85 or live in Staten Island, just go to the racetrack! Or open an account with NYRA.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-86659548554493882122008-06-17T12:06:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:06:00.000-04:00The real questions for the poor NYCOTB customers a...The real questions for the poor NYCOTB customers are 1) Does the surcharge continue? and 2) If so, will they continue to NOT charge the surcharge for account wagering?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-65066447871553392632008-06-17T12:01:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:01:00.000-04:00As for the 1%, it is purely a rip off with zero ju...As for the 1%, it is purely a rip off with zero justification.<BR/><BR/>As we all know by now, NYC OTB was PROFITABLE for the city, the losses were fabricated by the mayor as a negotiating ploy.<BR/><BR/>His bluff was called, but the state decided to use this opportunity to screw the bettors.<BR/><BR/>In truth, the state did exactly what Bloomberg wanted, increase the takeout, but decided to take the money for themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-45593739907121915022008-06-17T11:56:00.000-04:002008-06-17T11:56:00.000-04:00To answer a prior commenter, all NYC parlors are r...To answer a prior commenter, all NYC parlors are rented from private entities, some/most? at well above market rate.<BR/><BR/>The main offices and call center were in Times Square, after all very important no show jobs require Class A office buildings.<BR/><BR/>It would be very interesting to know who the landlords of these properties are, but, then again, maybe I am better off not knowing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com