BETTING SYSTEMS AND RACING
Much has been said about betting systems. Why not settle this question for all time. Is it not time our Government took a hand in the matter, seeing that they govern most of the rules o"f racing? I would suggest that all racing clubs be compelled, by law, to take a vote on the two systems at their future meeting, and, compel each club to adopt the one favoured by their patrons; it could be done everV three or five years. And this reminds me that this procedure was actually carrtea out by at least two clubs nearby, but neither adopted the system favoured by its patrons. Why? It is generally known that the more dividends the la-i money is distributed amongst the public. Who gains? It is the small or moderate punters who keep the gam<? going, and they should have a say. Now, take the single pool. A person starts off with £4, allowing himself 10/ for each race. He has a .bet on every race, and if no dividends come his way he
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 221, 19 September 1938, Page 13
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