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Racing Discussion / Re: Five Mile Point To Open in 2019
« on: December 30, 2018, 02:12:19 PM »Who's running it?They didn't say. All the facebook post said was that there would be an announcement in one to two weeks.
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Who's running it?They didn't say. All the facebook post said was that there would be an announcement in one to two weeks.
There are theories that's what saved horse racing
HUGE difference.........let me explain. Horse racing was the only legal betting entity for a long time and as such sent
a portion of that gambling "take" to the State as a pari-mutuel tax. The more money wagered the more the tracks made and the Government.
As interest in horse wagering has waned so to has the take to the State. The result of that is other forms of gambling are now allowed and continue to send revenue to the State. Part of that revenue is used to support the purse structure at the horse tracks that really have fallen on hard time. Actually is a form of welfare to the tracks to keep the horse racing business afloat. Not enough money is coming thru the betting windows to sustain it by itself. Now short track auto racing is a whole different animal. Since wagering isn't a part of it in the traditional sense and the State doesn't get a "take" from it, it's like any other private business that is subject to market forces to stay afloat and keep operating. A direct subsidy wouldn't fly politically and you don't want the State getting their hands on it anyway. Racing has enough issues as it is and having the government "run it" would kill it for sure.
Thanks Dusty... do these alternative social media sites work as well or better than a site like ours that's dedicated to our regional coverage?
I mean lots of factors are involved but I want to get a better understanding so *if* we can do something about it we can have a place to start. Thanks in advance.
Also, didn't Syracuse.com have a motorsports forum where fans could discuss racing? Is that still active or were they too impacted by the social media blitz?
Just a question....where are all you folks? Season is getting started....are we not the place to discuss racing in New York any more?
If not, WHY? Please, lets discuss....
If you are concerned....send PM directly to Admin. Thanks.
I'm not sure what's going on with this track but in my opinion it's complete bull that this track was awarded an imca sanction and skyline had theirs revoked. By no means is this a slam against any imca supporters of glen ridge but it seems the class is already on the chopping block. Skyline should get their sanction back it's the best thing for the survival of the class in nys it gives another option for those southern tier drivers on Friday that don't live anywhere near outlaw or the hill. I know skylines numbers have not been great but with a sanction I think it would recover this season. Just my opinion.
From the New York State Liquor Authority Website:Chemung must have a license because they sell it.
BYOB, or “Bring Your Own Bottle,” where owners of establishments allow their customers to bring alcoholic beverages to their premises to be consumed on site, is NOT PERMITTED in unlicensed businesses in New York State. You MUST have a license or permit to sell/serve beer, wine or liquor to the public. Venues without a license or permit may not allow patrons to “bring their own” alcoholic beverages for consumption. In addition, owners of businesses may not give away alcoholic beverages to their patrons. Those that do are in violation of the NYS Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
Applicants should be aware that allowing BYOB without a license may jeopardize their chances for approval of their license.