tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post4754863172301693716..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Recession ProofAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91875536378109392032008-07-14T09:25:00.000-04:002008-07-14T09:25:00.000-04:00However, the folks in Vegas, being a destination g...However, the folks in Vegas, being a destination gambling den, may have a different tale to tell. The old saw is that movies, theater, entertainment in general, including gambling, do better in bad times as people need an escape from reality. I think you are focusing on local gambling as opposed to distant destination gambling, i.e., Las Vegas, which is not well positioned in the current economic mix.<BR/><BR/> Atlantic City and Foxwoods/Mohican Sun, on the other hand, with their close proximity to Metro NY and the latter between Metro Boston and Metro NY, would seem to be poised for big gains. Saratoga, I believe, will at least hold it's own this year as the top quality of the Saratoga product is what wins loyal customers.<BR/><BR/>I hope Saratogaspa is right in his/her prediction. Yup, what a country- so long as the house of cards stays up! /S/Green Mtn PunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-48084348860374785792008-07-13T12:02:00.000-04:002008-07-13T12:02:00.000-04:00Alan has no Idea what a recession Is.A recession i...Alan has no Idea what a recession Is.<BR/><BR/>A recession is two Quarters of negative growth.<BR/><BR/>We have not had One quarter of negative growth.<BR/><BR/>Our last recession was in 2000.<BR/><BR/>Must be trying for a job at the N.Y.Times,but you better hurry things are not looking good over there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-10359475864442370982008-07-12T19:40:00.000-04:002008-07-12T19:40:00.000-04:00Alan well at least rap tale beat a horse.Owners al...Alan well at least rap tale beat a horse.Owners always love there horses. logically that was a terrible spot for the horse. why would Bruce Brown pick that race out of town. curious minds want to know!. dirt not grass for that horse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-76003088034223845112008-07-12T17:22:00.000-04:002008-07-12T17:22:00.000-04:00The slot parlors get more money for marketing and ...The slot parlors get more money for marketing and business goes up.<BR/><BR/>Contrast to NY racing where a takeout increase feeds the slugs at OTB while ignoring the customer.<BR/><BR/>Yonkers is clean and modern. They have a rebate program for players of all sizes.<BR/><BR/>NYRA needs to improve their customer experience in many areas. Right now they are a few steps behind casinos and racinos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-49258290786613153142008-07-12T15:35:00.000-04:002008-07-12T15:35:00.000-04:00Your post today hits on an essential point-whether...Your post today hits on an essential point-whether it is a racino, a flat track, an OTB or an NFL game, or Mega Millions -people in this country are addicted to gambling-in good times and bad. I think the addiction is so great that they will spend less on gas to gamble closer to home so they can put that savings (small as it is) into the slot machine instead of the tank. What a country!SaratogaSpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181152277681879529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-83650447860611859082008-07-12T14:31:00.000-04:002008-07-12T14:31:00.000-04:00Now, Alan, why did you have to go pick my boy Gran...Now, Alan, why did you have to go pick my boy Grand Couturier? Aren't your picks like the kiss of death? LOL! :) You know I kid...but, seriously!Valerie Grashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696887655473752690noreply@blogger.com