Handle on its live product was up nearly 20 percent in 2016, the Maryland Jockey Club announced today.
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.
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.
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.
With fewer tracks operating fewer days, November’s mid-Atlantic wagering handle fell versus the prior month, though the daily average was up.
In the third installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that building the owner base requires greater industry transparency.
Average daily handle was off 12 percent in October versus the prior month, and total handle also fell.
In the second installment of his series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that the key to marketing horse racing isn’t horses — it’s people.
In the first of a new series, venture capitalist TK Kuegler says that the racing industry must “attack the bookends” if it is to thrive in the years to come.
Total mid-Atlantic handle rose in September versus the prior month, but the average daily handle fell.