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Feb
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Midlantic handle steady in January

  • Frank Vespe / 9 years
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  • 4 min read

January’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was basically flat versus December’s number, though all four operating tracks topped $1 million in average betting.

Maryland Million
23
Jan
  • handle
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • ownership

Attacking the bookends: Embrace progressive thinking

  • TK Kuegler / 9 years
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  • 6 min read

In the final installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that racing must embrace, rather than snicker at, a new approach to the business.

12
Jan
  • Charles Town Races
  • handle
  • Laurel Park
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Parx Racing
  • Penn National

December Midlantic handle holds steady

  • Frank Vespe / 9 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

December’s average handle in the mid-Atlantic region was essentially flat versus November’s number.

Laurel Park
09
Jan
  • handle
  • Maryland horse racing
  • Maryland Jockey Club
  • Sal Sinatra

Maryland Jockey Club announces strong ’16 handle growth

  • Press Release / 9 years
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  • 4 min read

Handle on its live product was up nearly 20 percent in 2016, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.

Maryland Million
07
Jan
  • handle
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • ownership

Attacking the bookends: Improve owner service

  • TK Kuegler / 9 years
  • 3
  • 6 min read

In the fifth installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that racing must simplify the process for new owners by employing concierge-level service.

06
Jan
  • Alex Waldrop
  • handle
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • NTRA

Handle holds steady nationwide in 2016

  • Frank Vespe / 9 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

National handle rose very slightly in 2016 versus the prior year for the second consecutive year — the first time since 2003 that handle rose in consecutive years.

Maryland Million
12
Dec
  • handle
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

Attacking the bookends: Make betting simple

  • TK Kuegler / 9 years
  • 1
  • 4 min read

In the fourth installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that racing should offer much simpler types of wagers to attract new players.

06
Dec
  • Charles Town Races
  • handle
  • Laurel Park
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Parx Racing
  • Penn National

Midlantic handle mixed in November

  • Frank Vespe / 9 years
  • 0
  • 4 min read

With fewer tracks operating fewer days, November’s mid-Atlantic wagering handle fell versus the prior month, though the daily average was up.

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12
Nov
  • handle
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing

Attacking the bookends: A transparent vision

  • TK Kuegler / 9 years
  • 1
  • 5 min read

In the third installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that building the owner base requires greater industry transparency.

01
Nov
  • Charles Town Races
  • Delaware Park
  • handle
  • Laurel Park
  • mid-Atlantic horse racing
  • Monmouth Park
  • Parx Racing
  • Penn National
  • The Meadowlands
  • Timonium

Midlantic handle shows October decline

  • Frank Vespe / 9 years
  • 0
  • 3 min read

Average daily handle was off 12 percent in October versus the prior month, and total handle also fell.

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