U.S. September handle falls on fewer race days
Handle on U.S. races in September fell by 2.1 percent from last year, but the decline was mitigated in large part by a 4.8 percent decline in race days.
Matt HegartyOct 04, 2013
Handle on U.S. races in September fell by 2.1 percent from last year, but the decline was mitigated in large part by a 4.8 percent decline in race days.
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