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Page: Introduction

1. How long have you been wagering on horse racing?
	answered question		474
	skipped question		0
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than a year		0.0%	0
1 to 5 years		5.5%	26
6 to 10 years		5.1%	24
11 to 20 years		11.2%	53
21 to 30 years		23.4%	111
For more than 30 years		54.4%	258
Don't know		0.4%	2

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2. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks is closest to where you live? Click for drop-down list
	answered question		472
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Aqueduct		1.9%	9
Arapahoe Park		0.8%	4
Arlington Park		4.2%	20
Assiniboia Downs		0.4%	2
Belmont Park		5.7%	27
Beulah Park		1.1%	5
Calder Race Course		0.6%	3
Canterbury Park		3.0%	14
Charles Town Races		0.8%	4
Churchill Downs		2.8%	13
Colonial Downs		1.1%	5
Delaware Park		1.7%	8
Del Mar		1.9%	9
Delta Downs Racetrack		0.0%	0
The Downs at Albuquerque		0.4%	2
Ellis Park		0.8%	4
Emerald Downs		3.2%	15
Evangeline Downs		0.2%	1
Fair Grounds		1.1%	5
Fairmount Park		0.6%	3
Fairplex Park		0.4%	2
Ferndale		0.0%	0
Finger Lakes		0.6%	3
Fonner Park		0.8%	4
Fort Erie Racetrack		1.5%	7
Golden Gate Fields		4.4%	21
Gulfstream Park		2.1%	10
Hawthorne Race Course		0.8%	4
Hollywood Park		2.5%	12
Hoosier Park		0.6%	3
Indiana Downs		0.2%	1
Keeneland		3.6%	17
Kentucky Downs		0.4%	2
Laurel Park		2.8%	13
Lone Star Park		2.1%	10
Los Alamitos Race Course		0.6%	3
Louisiana Downs		0.4%	2
The Meadowlands		1.9%	9
Monmouth Park		1.7%	8
Mountaineer Park		1.3%	6
Oaklawn Park		1.3%	6
Penn National Race Course		0.8%	4
Philadelphia Park		3.6%	17
Pimlico		1.7%	8
Pinnacle Race Course		0.8%	4
Prairie Meadows		1.3%	6
Presque Isle Downs		0.4%	2
Remington Park		1.7%	8
Retama Park		0.4%	2
River Downs		1.1%	5
Ruidoso Downs		0.0%	0
Sam Houston Race Park		1.5%	7
Santa Anita Park		3.2%	15
Saratoga Race Course		2.1%	10
Stampede Park		0.6%	3
Suffolk Downs		4.4%	21
Sunland Park Racetrack		0.4%	2
Tampa Bay Downs		3.6%	17
Thistledown		0.6%	3
Turf Paradise		1.9%	9
Turfway Park		0.6%	3
Woodbine		5.1%	24
Yavapai Downs		0.0%	0
Zia Park		0.0%	0
Don't know		1.3%	6

3. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) for wagering?

You may select up to three favorites.

Click for drop-down lists

answered question

472

skipped question

2

Racetrack
	Aqueduct	Arapahoe Park	Arlington Park	Assiniboia Downs	Belmont Park	Beulah Park	Calder Race Course	Canterbury Park	Charles Town Races	Churchill Downs	Colonial Downs	Delaware Park	Del Mar	Delta Downs Racetrack	The Downs at Albuquerque	Ellis Park	Emerald Downs	Evangeline Downs	Fair Grounds	Fairmount Park	Fairplex Park	Ferndale	Finger Lakes	Fonner Park	Fort Erie Racetrack	Golden Gate Fields	Gulfstream Park	Hawthorne Race Course	Hollywood Park	Hoosier Park	Indiana Downs	Keeneland	Kentucky Downs	Laurel Park	Lone Star Park	Los Alamitos Race Course	Louisiana Downs	The Meadowlands	Monmouth Park	Mountaineer Park	Oaklawn Park	Penn National Race Course	Philadelphia Park	Pimlico	Pinnacle Race Course	Prairie Meadows	Presque Isle Downs	Remington Park	Retama Park	River Downs	Ruidoso Downs	Sam Houston Race Park	Santa Anita Park	Saratoga Race Course	Stampede Park	Suffolk Downs	Sunland Park Racetrack	Tampa Bay Downs	Thistledown	Turf Paradise	Turfway Park	WoodbineYavapai Downs Zia Park None of these I don't have a favorite Response Count
First favorite	4.4% (21)	0.0% (0)	1.7% (8)	0.2% (1)	12.5% (59)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	0.6% (3)	1.3% (6)	3.0% (14)	0.0% (0)	0.6% (3)	5.1% (24)	0.6% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	1.3% (6)	2.1% (10)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	0.4% (2)	0.6% (3)	0.4% (2)	1.9% (9)	0.4% (2)	3.8% (18)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	11.7% (55)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.4% (2)	1.5% (7)	1.3% (6)	2.3% (11)	1.5% (7)	1.3% (6)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.2% (1)	0.2% (1)	0.6% (3)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	8.5% (40)	14.4% (68)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.2% (1)	3.0% (14)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.6% (3)	3.8% (18)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.6% (3) 3.2% (15) 472
Second favorite (if applicable)	4.6% (21)	0.0% (0)	2.0% (9)	0.2% (1)	14.6% (66)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.1% (5)	5.1% (23)	0.4% (2)	1.8% (8)	4.6% (21)	0.4% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	0.9% (4)	3.1% (14)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (3)	0.2% (1)	4.2% (19)	0.7% (3)	6.9% (31)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	8.4% (38)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	2.0% (9)	0.7% (3)	2.9% (13)	0.9% (4)	0.7% (3)	1.3% (6)	1.5% (7)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.9% (4)	8.2% (37)	11.9% (54)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (3)	0.0% (0)	2.2% (10)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (3)	0.2% (1)	1.8% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.9% (4) 452
Third favorite (if applicable)	4.8% (21)	0.0% (0)	2.1% (9)	0.2% (1)	8.1% (35)	0.0% (0)	0.9% (4)	0.7% (3)	0.7% (3)	6.2% (27)	0.0% (0)	1.4% (6)	4.4% (19)	0.7% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.9% (4)	0.5% (2)	0.9% (4)	2.3% (10)	0.0% (0)	0.5% (2)	0.2% (1)	0.9% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (3)	1.2% (5)	5.8% (25)	0.9% (4)	4.8% (21)	0.9% (4)	0.5% (2)	9.2% (40)	0.5% (2)	0.7% (3)	0.5% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.5% (2)	2.8% (12)	2.1% (9)	1.4% (6)	0.7% (3)	1.4% (6)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.9% (4)	0.0% (0)	1.2% (5)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.5% (2)	8.1% (35)	9.5% (41)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.5% (2)	2.3% (10)	0.2% (1)	0.7% (3)	0.5% (2)	3.0% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.2% (1) 0.7% (3) 433

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4. Which of these thoroughbred racetracks do you consider your favorite(s) to visit?

You may select up to three favorites.

Click for drop-down lists

answered question

470

skipped question

4

Racetrack
	Aqueduct	Arapahoe Park	Arlington Park	Assiniboia Downs	Belmont Park	Beulah Park	Calder Race Course	Canterbury Park	Charles Town Races	Churchill Downs	Colonial Downs	Delaware Park	Del Mar	Delta Downs Racetrack	The Downs at Albuquerque	Ellis Park	Emerald Downs	Evangeline Downs	Fair Grounds	Fairmount Park	Fairplex Park	Ferndale	Finger Lakes	Fonner Park	Fort Erie Racetrack	Golden Gate Fields	Gulfstream Park	Hawthorne Race Course	Hollywood Park	Hoosier Park	Indiana Downs	Keeneland	Kentucky Downs	Laurel Park	Lone Star Park	Los Alamitos Race Course	Louisiana Downs	The Meadowlands	Monmouth Park	Mountaineer Park	Oaklawn Park	Penn National Race Course	Philadelphia Park	Pimlico	Pinnacle Race Course	Prairie Meadows	Presque Isle Downs	Remington Park	Retama Park	River Downs	Ruidoso Downs	Sam Houston Race Park	Santa Anita Park	Saratoga Race Course	Stampede Park	Suffolk Downs	Sunland Park Racetrack	Tampa Bay Downs	Thistledown	Turf Paradise	Turfway Park	WoodbineYavapai Downs Zia Park None of these I don't have a favorite Response Count
First favorite	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	4.3% (20)	0.0% (0)	4.9% (23)	0.0% (0)	0.4% (2)	2.3% (11)	0.4% (2)	3.2% (15)	0.4% (2)	1.3% (6)	10.4% (49)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.6% (3)	0.4% (2)	0.0% (0)	1.5% (7)	0.2% (1)	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.5% (7)	0.2% (1)	1.9% (9)	0.0% (0)	1.3% (6)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	11.9% (56)	0.2% (1)	0.4% (2)	0.9% (4)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	2.1% (10)	0.4% (2)	3.2% (15)	0.9% (4)	0.4% (2)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.6% (3)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.4% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.6% (3)	8.9% (42)	21.5% (101)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.5% (7)	0.0% (0)	0.2% (1)	0.0% (0)	2.8% (13)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.1% (5) 3.8% (18) 470
Second favorite (if applicable)	0.8% (3)	0.0% (0)	3.5% (13)	0.0% (0)	6.5% (24)	0.0% (0)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.1% (4)	5.1% (19)	0.3% (1)	1.4% (5)	8.1% (30)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.8% (3)	0.5% (2)	0.3% (1)	1.4% (5)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	0.8% (3)	0.5% (2)	1.6% (6)	0.3% (1)	5.7% (21)	0.5% (2)	4.1% (15)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	10.8% (40)	0.0% (0)	1.4% (5)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	1.1% (4)	0.8% (3)	4.3% (16)	1.1% (4)	1.9% (7)	0.3% (1)	0.8% (3)	0.5% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.3% (1)	1.1% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.5% (2)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	8.9% (33)	15.2% (56)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.6% (6)	0.3% (1)	0.8% (3)	0.0% (0)	1.9% (7)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.5% (2) 0.5% (2) 369
Third favorite (if applicable)	2.9% (9)	0.3% (1)	4.6% (14)	0.0% (0)	5.2% (16)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	1.0% (3)	0.7% (2)	5.9% (18)	0.3% (1)	1.6% (5)	7.5% (23)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (2)	0.3% (1)	2.3% (7)	0.0% (0)	1.3% (4)	0.0% (0)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (2)	0.3% (1)	6.8% (21)	0.7% (2)	3.3% (10)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	5.5% (17)	0.3% (1)	0.7% (2)	0.7% (2)	0.0% (0)	0.3% (1)	1.3% (4)	2.6% (8)	1.0% (3)	1.3% (4)	1.0% (3)	0.7% (2)	1.0% (3)	0.3% (1)	0.0% (0)	0.0% (0)	1.0% (3)	0.3% (1)	1.3% (4)	0.3% (1)	0.3% (1)	9.1% (28)	11.1% (34)	0.0% (0)	0.7% (2)	0.3% (1)	3.3% (10)	0.7% (2)	2.0% (6)	0.3% (1)	2.6% (8)0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 1.0% (3) 1.0% (3) 307

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5. What is your current relationship to horse racing? Select as many as apply
	answered question		468
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
Horseplayer		98.1%	459
Horse owner		16.2%	76
Horse trainer		1.1%	5
Horse breeder		4.5%	21
Software developer		4.3%	20
Industry employee		3.2%	15
Industry supplier		0.6%	3
Horse racing journalist		4.1%	19
Racing information company employee		0.9%	4
Show repliesOther (please specify)		8.8%	41

Page: Wagering

6. How often do you wager on horse races?
	answered question		467
	skipped question		7
		Response Percent	Response Count
Every day		14.1%	66
Several days a week		43.9%	205
Once or twice a week		17.6%	82
Every weekend		7.9%	37
A few times a month		11.8%	55
Less often than once a month		4.3%	20
Don't know		0.4%	2

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7. Thinking about how and where you typically wager, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that is on-track, off-track (OTB), and through advance deposit wagering (ADW), including offshore accounts. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
	answered question			460
	skipped question			14
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
Show repliesAt a racetrack		25.56	10,198	399
Show repliesAt an off-track betting (OTB) venue		25.89	7,949	307
Show repliesThrough an advance deposit wagering (ADW) account using phone/online (including offshore accounts)		70.51	27,853	395

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8. Thinking about different racing surfaces, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on dirt, turf, and artificial surfaces. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
	answered question			458
	skipped question			16
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
Show repliesDirt		47.96	21,582	450
Show repliesTurf		29.51	13,220	448
Show repliesArtificial		25.70	10,998	428

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9. Thinking about different types of horse racing, please estimate the percentage of your total handle that represents wagers on thoroughbred races, standardbred races, and quarter horse races. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
	answered question			459
	skipped question			15
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
Show repliesThoroughbred races		94.01	42,961	457
Show repliesStandardbred races		10.24	2,346	229
Show repliesQuarter horse races		2.78	593	213

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10. Thinking about other forms of gambling, please estimate the percentage of your total play that is devoted to horse racing, sports books, poker, and other casino games. Please enter positive numbers that sum to 100
	answered question			458
	skipped question			16
		Response Average	Response Total	Response Count
Show repliesHorse racing		90.89	41,627	458
Show repliesSports books		7.75	1,589	205
Show repliesPoker		5.55	988	178
Show repliesOther casino games		6.79	1,596	235

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11. How many different wagering accounts do you have?
	answered question		462
	skipped question		12
		Response Percent	Response Count
None, I only bet at the racetrack or a simulcast venue		14.9%	69
One		30.7%	142
Two		31.4%	145
Three or more		22.5%	104
Don't know		0.4%	2

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12. All things considered (e.g. takeout rates, quality of racing, integrity of the sport, etc.), from your perspective as a horseplayer, how would you describe your current satisfaction with horse racing?
	answered question		461
	skipped question		13
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Satisfied		5.4%	25
Somewhat Satisfied		24.1%	111
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied		11.3%	52
Somewhat Unsatisfied		35.8%	165
Very Unsatisfied		23.2%	107
Don't know		0.2%	1

Page: Issue Concern

13. Please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
	answered question							458
	skipped question							16
	Not At All Concerned	Slightly Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Moderately Concerned	Extremely Concerned	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Public awareness and perception of the sport	5.7% (26)	8.5% (39)	14.4% (66)	24.7% (113)	45.4% (208)	1.3% (6)	3.97	458
Pari-mutuel pool integrity	10.7% (49)	15.3% (70)	15.5% (71)	15.3% (70)	41.5% (190)	1.7% (8)	3.63	458
Illegal use of medication and drugs	2.8% (13)	8.3% (38)	12.7% (58)	17.2% (79)	58.5% (268)	0.4% (2)	4.21	458
Pari-mutuel takeout rates	2.4% (11)	3.7% (17)	7.6% (35)	21.0% (96)	64.6% (296)	0.7% (3)	4.43	458
Breakage	10.5% (48)	13.8% (63)	19.4% (89)	22.9% (105)	28.2% (129)	5.2% (24)	3.47	458
Declining average field size	2.8% (13)	5.0% (23)	13.3% (61)	24.2% (111)	54.4% (249)	0.2% (1)	4.23	458
Federal income tax laws on winnings	7.6% (35)	8.3% (38)	10.0% (46)	15.5% (71)	54.6% (250)	3.9% (18)	4.05	458
Parking, admission, and concession prices	31.4% (144)	16.4% (75)	13.5% (62)	17.9% (82)	14.4% (66)	6.3% (29)	2.65	458
High rebate thresholds	18.8% (86)	13.3% (61)	18.3% (84)	18.8% (86)	21.6% (99)	9.2% (42)	3.12	458

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14. Again, please indicate how concerned you are with each of the following issues regarding horse racing.
	answered question							457
	skipped question							17
	Not At All Concerned	Slightly Concerned	Somewhat Concerned	Moderately Concerned	Extremely Concerned	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Late scratches and Pick-3/Pick-4 wagering	15.1% (69)	17.5% (80)	19.9% (91)	22.8% (104)	21.7% (99)	3.1% (14)	3.19	457
Abuse of late scratch rules	10.9% (50)	19.0% (87)	19.3% (88)	20.6% (94)	28.4% (130)	1.8% (8)	3.37	457
Proliferation of artificial surfaces	25.4% (116)	11.6% (53)	12.0% (55)	16.4% (75)	33.7% (154)	0.9% (4)	3.22	457
Computerized robotic wagering and late odds changes	9.0% (41)	10.7% (49)	15.8% (72)	21.4% (98)	42.0% (192)	1.1% (5)	3.78	457
Access to live video and replays	14.9% (68)	14.2% (65)	14.7% (67)	21.0% (96)	34.4% (157)	0.9% (4)	3.46	457
Distribution of signals and ADW accounts	10.7% (49)	9.4% (43)	15.8% (72)	21.2% (97)	37.9% (173)	5.0% (23)	3.70	457
Growing trend to "breed for speed"	13.3% (61)	11.6% (53)	19.0% (87)	21.4% (98)	33.0% (151)	1.5% (7)	3.50	457
Decreasing television coverage/ ratings	5.9% (27)	10.9% (50)	16.4% (75)	26.9% (123)	38.9% (178)	0.9% (4)	3.83	457
Lack of on-track perks for high-volume bettors	29.3% (134)	15.1% (69)	15.8% (72)	15.5% (71)	19.3% (88)	5.0% (23)	2.79	457

Page: Pool Integrity

15. Do you think the industry should invest in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time?
	answered question		456
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		85.1%	388
No		3.7%	17
Not sure		11.2%	51

16. Short of investing in a modern secure tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time, one measure that has been suggested by horseplayers as a way to ensure that betting isn't taking place after the bell and to prevent odds from changing after the bell is to close pools and stop wagering when the first horse is loaded into the gate. Would you be in favor of and support this?
	answered question		456
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		71.5%	326
No		18.4%	84
Not sure		10.1%	46

Page: Bet more/ priorities

17. What is the main reason you take breaks from betting on horse racing?
	answered question		456
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
I temporarily run out of gambling money.		10.7%	49
I focus on other types of gambling instead of horse racing.		2.9%	13
I get discouraged because of things like losing photos, losing DQs, bad rides, etc.		6.4%	29
I just don't have the time to play at certain times of the year.		21.7%	99
I tend to focus on specific meets and/or races, so my betting is cyclical.		23.2%	106
I don't take breaks and bet almost every chance I get.		16.4%	75
None of these		17.5%	80
Don't know		1.1%	5

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18. Which one of the following improvements would most cause you to increase your wagering?
	answered question		456
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
Lower takeout/higher rebates		53.5%	244
Free information, like past performances and video		17.1%	78
More stringent and uniform rules on drugs in racing		6.1%	28
Unrestricted access to betting all tracks using a single account		10.7%	49
None of these		9.9%	45
Don't know		2.6%	12

19. What do you consider to be the biggest hurdle to reigniting growth in handle?
	answered question		456
	skipped question		18
		Response Percent	Response Count
High takeout rates		42.5%	194
Lack of uniform drug policy and enforcement		6.1%	28
Restrictions on wagering/lack of open access		9.6%	44
Wagering systems integrity		2.6%	12
Quality of racing product		23.5%	107
None of these		11.6%	53
Don't know		3.9%	18

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20. HANA is working on many different issues that will benefit the horseplayer. What do you think HANA's priorities should be? Please rank the following from Most Important to Least Important.
	answered question								441
	skipped question								33
	1 - Most Important	2	3	4	5	6	7 - Least Important	Rating Average	Response Count
Reduced takeout rates	49.0% (216)	17.7% (78)	13.2% (58)	9.5% (42)	3.2% (14)	5.2% (23)	2.3% (10)	2.25	441
Introduction of new wager types at reduced takeout rates	3.2% (14)	7.5% (33)	10.4% (46)	9.3% (41)	13.4% (59)	19.5% (86)	36.7% (162)	5.28	441
Stiffer penalties for drug positives	17.0% (75)	17.5% (77)	15.2% (67)	15.0% (66)	13.6% (60)	12.5% (55)	9.3% (41)	3.65	441
New tote system to update odds in real time	7.5% (33)	14.7% (65)	20.9% (92)	17.9% (79)	18.4% (81)	13.4% (59)	7.3% (32)	3.94	441
Open access to all track signals for all ADWs	14.3% (63)	15.4% (68)	12.0% (53)	14.5% (64)	16.1% (71)	13.2% (58)	14.5% (64)	4.00	441
Pool integrity	7.0% (31)	16.6% (73)	20.2% (89)	20.0% (88)	18.6% (82)	12.7% (56)	5.0% (22)	3.85	441
Abolishment of breakage	2.0% (9)	10.7% (47)	8.2% (36)	13.8% (61)	16.8% (74)	23.6% (104)	24.9% (110)	5.03	441

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21. How often are you aware of the track takeout rate on bets you make?
	answered question		441
	skipped question		33
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		38.1%	168
Usually		36.3%	160
Sometimes		12.0%	53
Rarely		10.2%	45
Never		2.9%	13
Don't know		0.5%	2

22. How often do you get rebates of more than 2% on each wager?
	answered question		441
	skipped question		33
		Response Percent	Response Count
Always		6.6%	29
Usually		5.9%	26
Sometimes		10.7%	47
Rarely		16.1%	71
Never		55.3%	244
Don't know		5.4%	24

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23. Do higher takeout rates stop you from betting on specific racetracks or certain types of wagers? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
	answered question		439
	skipped question		35
		Response Percent	Response Count
I don't bet on racetracks or certain types of wagers that have a takeout rate that is over a certain level.		29.6%	130
I usually only bet lower takeout wagers or wagers where my rebate reduces the rate to a lower type takeout bet.		12.1%	53
I purposely bet a lot less the higher the takeout rate is.		17.1%	75
I don't consider takeout rates when I play.		37.4%	164
Don't know		3.9%	17

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24. Which of the following describes the change, if any, to the level of your annual wagering activity over the past few years?
	answered question		436
	skipped question		38
		Response Percent	Response Count
Significant decrease in amount wagered annually		25.9%	113
Slight decrease in amount wagered annually		24.3%	106
Annual wagering level has stayed about the same		28.0%	122
Slight increase in amount wagered each year		14.2%	62
Significant increase in amount wagered each year		6.2%	27
Don't know		1.4%	6

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25. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
	answered question							436
	skipped question							38
	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
I always prefer ADW accounts that offer rebates.	7.8% (34)	4.1% (18)	27.1% (118)	15.8% (69)	32.1% (140)	13.1% (57)	3.69	436
Takeout rates are too high.	4.4% (19)	1.8% (8)	6.4% (28)	16.3% (71)	69.7% (304)	1.4% (6)	4.47	436
HANA should be working to get takeout rates reduced.	6.0% (26)	0.9% (4)	7.3% (32)	19.5% (85)	65.6% (286)	0.7% (3)	4.39	436
Player rewards programs with high rebates would entice me to wager on-track.	14.9% (65)	9.6% (42)	23.4% (102)	22.9% (100)	24.5% (107)	4.6% (20)	3.34	436
HANA should be working to get tracks to adopt player rewards programs with high rebates.	6.2% (27)	6.0% (26)	25.5% (111)	27.5% (120)	32.6% (142)	2.3% (10)	3.76	436

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26. In many racing jurisdictions takeout reduction on existing wagers requires a change in state law. However, it appears that NEW wagers in many racing jurisdictions can be offered at reduced takeout without legislative action. Such new wagers require agreement between tracks, horsemen, ADWs, and racing commissions only. Would you like to see HANA working to get new wagers offered at reduced takeout?
	answered question		434
	skipped question		40
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		69.1%	300
No		9.7%	42
Don't know		21.2%	92

27. If HANA were to work on new wagers at reduced takeout, which types of wagers would you like to see? Select as many as apply
	answered question		434
	skipped question		40
		Response Percent	Response Count
50 cent Pick-5		47.5%	206
50 cent Place Pick All		24.9%	108
Win Parlay		45.4%	197
Place Parlay		24.2%	105
Show Parlay		24.7%	107
Don't know		28.8%	125

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28. If a certain track would reduce its takeout rate to a level at least 5% less than the takeout rate of the track you currently play, would you be willing to move a portion of your play to that track? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
	answered question		434
	skipped question		40
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I would move a significant portion of my play to that track.		24.7%	107
Yes, I would move a portion of my play to that track.		34.1%	148
Maybe, I would only move a portion of my play to that track if it was a track I already play or had recently played.		25.1%	109
No, I like the tracks I currently play and would not adjust play if a track materially reduced takeout.		12.4%	54
Don't know		3.7%	16

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29. Are you willing to refrain from wagering on a track you normally wager on as part of a collaborative action? Please select the one statement that best describes your opinion
	answered question		434
	skipped question		40
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action.		54.8%	238
Yes, I would be willing to refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on as part of a collaborative action, but only for a short period.		9.7%	42
I would be willing to reduce but not completely refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager on since I still want to be able to take advantage of specific opportunities.		9.9%	43
Maybe, it depends on the circumstances.		19.8%	86
No, I would not be willing to reduce or refrain from wagering on a track I normally wager regardless of the purpose for the collaborative action.		4.4%	19
Don't know		1.4%	6

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30. Do you wager on North American horse racing using an offshore betting exchange or bookmaker?
	answered question		433
	skipped question		41
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes, they get most of my action		6.5%	28
Yes, they get around half of my action		1.4%	6
Yes, they get some of my action		9.5%	41
No		82.7%	358

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31. Why do you wager offshore? Select as many as apply
	answered question		74
	skipped question		400
		Response Percent	Response Count
Better pricing/lower effective takeout/higher rebates than available to me onshore		55.4%	41
Good rebate available offshore vs. having to meet a $1 million floor for similar rebates onshore		33.8%	25
Access to wider variety of track signals in one place offshore than onshore		21.6%	16
Access to track signals offshore that are blacked out in my home state because of contract or gaming compact issues		17.6%	13
Access to rebates offshore not available to me onshore because I live in a source market area		17.6%	13
Convenience and privacy		33.8%	25
Tax friendly -- No withholding and no reporting of "signers"		41.9%	31

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32. How would you describe the safety of your money in your offshore account?
	answered question		74
	skipped question		400
		Response Percent	Response Count
I strongly feel that my money is safe		36.5%	27
I mostly feel that my money is safe		29.7%	22
I have neutral feelings about the safety of my money		13.5%	10
I have some doubts		17.6%	13
I have strong doubts		2.7%	2

33. Do you bet more than $1 million a year offshore on racing?
	answered question		73
	skipped question		401
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		6.8%	5
No		93.2%	68

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34. Would you be willing to bet the same amount or more through a pari-mutuel rebater onshore if you could get an identical effective takeout through rebates or other favorable pricing mechanism?
	answered question		69
	skipped question		405
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		94.2%	65
No		5.8%	4

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35. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding drugs and medications.
	answered question							433
	skipped question							41
	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Racing has an integrity problem because of drugs.	2.1% (9)	6.5% (28)	12.2% (53)	26.3% (114)	52.7% (228)	0.2% (1)	4.21	433
Penalties for drug positives need to be more severe.	2.1% (9)	2.5% (11)	6.9% (30)	23.8% (103)	64.4% (279)	0.2% (1)	4.46	433
The responsibility/penalties for drug positives should extend beyond the trainer to the owner.	14.1% (61)	12.7% (55)	15.0% (65)	20.8% (90)	37.4% (162)	0.0% (0)	3.55	433
Individual horses should be suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner.	17.3% (75)	12.9% (56)	11.5% (50)	21.9% (95)	35.8% (155)	0.5% (2)	3.46	433
Individual veterinarians should be fined/suspended for drug positives along with the trainer or owner.	3.0% (13)	5.5% (24)	10.4% (45)	23.6% (102)	57.0% (247)	0.5% (2)	4.27	433
Administering banned substances to racehorses should be classified as criminal behavior.	6.5% (28)	8.3% (36)	13.9% (60)	23.1% (100)	48.0% (208)	0.2% (1)	3.98	433
There should be a complete ban on all medications.	21.7% (94)	23.6% (102)	18.2% (79)	15.5% (67)	21.0% (91)	0.0% (0)	2.91	433

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36. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding pari-mutuel pool integrity.
	answered question							432
	skipped question							42
	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
Racing has an integrity problem because of odds that change after the gate opens.	5.8% (25)	7.9% (34)	12.3% (53)	36.1% (156)	37.7% (163)	0.2% (1)	3.92	432
The industry should spend the money to acquire a tote system fast enough to render odds and payoffs in real time.	2.5% (11)	2.1% (9)	9.5% (41)	29.2% (126)	56.3% (243)	0.5% (2)	4.35	432
Pari-mutuel pools should be closed when the first horse loads into the gate.	14.1% (61)	6.7% (29)	10.4% (45)	22.5% (97)	46.3% (200)	0.0% (0)	3.80	432

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37. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding artificial surfaces.
	answered question							432
	skipped question							42
	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree	N/A	Rating Average	Response Count
I like wagering on artificial surfaces.	26.2% (113)	15.5% (67)	31.7% (137)	13.0% (56)	13.0% (56)	0.7% (3)	2.71	432
It's time to rip out artificial surfaces and go back to dirt.	19.2% (83)	14.8% (64)	19.7% (85)	15.5% (67)	30.6% (132)	0.2% (1)	3.23	432
HANA should be working to make artificial surfaces a thing of the past.	23.8% (103)	11.6% (50)	25.9% (112)	12.5% (54)	25.9% (112)	0.2% (1)	3.05	432

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38. How interested are you in attending a HANA sponsored event?
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Interested		26.2%	113
Moderately Interested		21.1%	91
Somewhat Interested		22.9%	99
Slightly Interested		15.7%	68
Not At All Interested		6.3%	27
Don't know		7.9%	34

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39. Would you travel beyond your local area to a HANA sponsored Event?
	answered question		405
	skipped question		69
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		18.8%	76
No		20.7%	84
Maybe		54.8%	222
Don't know		5.7%	23

40. Would you attend a HANA event at a racetrack?
	answered question		405
	skipped question		69
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		64.9%	263
No		0.7%	3
Maybe		32.3%	131
Don't know		2.0%	8

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41. Why would you want to attend a HANA event? Select as many as apply
	answered question		405
	skipped question		69
		Response Percent	Response Count
To discuss the current state of horse racing with other HANA members.		65.2%	264
To discuss the direction HANA is taking with board members.		41.0%	166
To socialize with other HANA members.		51.6%	209
Don't know		9.4%	38
Show repliesOther (please specify)		9.6%	39

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42. What would you like to see at a HANA sponsored event? Select as many as apply
	answered question		405
	skipped question		69
		Response Percent	Response Count
Formal program with presentations on HANA issues		64.4%	261
Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest		52.1%	211
Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members		65.7%	266
Special perks such as preferred seating for attendees		27.2%	110
Free food and drink		24.7%	100
Gifts/ souvenirs		17.8%	72
Don't know		6.2%	25
Show repliesOther (please specify)		5.2%	21

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43. How interested are you in attending a HANA convention in Las Vegas?
	answered question		405
	skipped question		69
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Interested		15.1%	61
Moderately Interested		14.1%	57
Somewhat Interested		21.5%	87
Slightly Interested		22.5%	91
Not At All Interested		22.5%	91
Don't Know		4.4%	18

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44. How long of a convention would appeal to you?
	answered question		314
	skipped question		160
		Response Percent	Response Count
One day		8.0%	25
Two days		52.9%	166
Three days		24.2%	76
Not sure		12.7%	40
Show repliesOther (please specify)		2.2%	7

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45. What would you like to see at a HANA convention? Select as many as apply
	answered question		314
	skipped question		160
		Response Percent	Response Count
Formal program with presentations on HANA issues		81.2%	255
Formal program with presentations on handicapping subjects of interest		68.8%	216
Informal Q&A discussion sessions with HANA members		76.1%	239
HANA banquet		32.8%	103
Free food and drink		29.6%	93
Gifts/ souvenirs		21.0%	66
Don't know		4.8%	15
Show repliesOther (please specify)		5.4%	17

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46. In which state or province do you currently reside? Click for drop-down list
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
AL Alabama		1.2%	5
AK Alaska		0.2%	1
AZ Arizona		1.6%	7
AR Arkansas		0.9%	4
CA California		12.3%	53
CO Colorado		0.9%	4
CT Connecticut		0.7%	3
DE Delaware		0.5%	2
DC District of Columbia		0.0%	0
FL Florida		6.3%	27
GA Georgia		0.5%	2
HI Hawaii		0.2%	1
ID Idaho		0.0%	0
IL Illinois		3.9%	17
IN Indiana		1.9%	8
IA Iowa		0.9%	4
KS Kansas		0.5%	2
KY Kentucky		5.3%	23
LA Louisiana		0.7%	3
ME Maine		0.5%	2
MD Maryland		3.2%	14
MA Massachusetts		3.9%	17
MI Michigan		0.9%	4
MN Minnesota		3.2%	14
MS Mississippi		0.5%	2
MO Missouri		0.9%	4
MT Montana		0.0%	0
NE Nebraska		0.9%	4
NV Nevada		1.2%	5
NH New Hampshire		0.2%	1
NJ New Jersey		4.9%	21
NM New Mexico		0.7%	3
NY New York		10.6%	46
NC North Carolina		0.5%	2
ND North Dakota		0.0%	0
OH Ohio		2.5%	11
OK Oklahoma		1.6%	7
OR Oregon		1.2%	5
PA Pennsylvania		4.9%	21
RI Rhode Island		0.2%	1
SC South Carolina		0.0%	0
SD South Dakota		0.0%	0
TN Tennessee		1.2%	5
TX Texas		4.4%	19
UT Utah		0.2%	1
VT Vermont		0.0%	0
VA Virginia		2.1%	9
WA Washington		1.2%	5
WV West Virginia		0.2%	1
WI Wisconsin		0.7%	3
WY Wyoming		0.0%	0
AB Alberta		0.7%	3
BC British Columbia		1.2%	5
MB Manitoba		0.2%	1
NB New Brunswick		0.0%	0
NF Newfoundland		0.2%	1
NT Northwest Territories		0.0%	0
NS Nova Scotia		0.0%	0
ON Ontario		6.0%	26
PE Prince Edward Island		0.0%	0
QC Quebec		0.5%	2
SK Saskatchewan		0.2%	1
YT Yukon		0.0%	0

47. Are you male or female?
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		96.1%	415
Female		3.0%	13
Decline to answer		0.9%	4

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48. What is your age?
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
18 to 25		0.7%	3
26 to 34		3.0%	13
35 to 49		26.4%	114
50 to 64		49.5%	214
65 and over		19.0%	82
Decline to answer		1.4%	6

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49. What is the highest level of education that you have ever completed?
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than high school diploma		0.2%	1
High school diploma or equivalent		7.4%	32
Some college/ associate degree/ trade school		33.1%	143
Bachelor degree		34.5%	149
Master degree		17.1%	74
PhD		6.0%	26
Decline to answer		1.6%	7

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50. Having an estimate of our membership's total handle is vitally important in many ways. This information empowers us when we negotiate to effect change within the industry. Please estimate the total amount that you wagered on horse racing in the past 12 months.
	answered question		432
	skipped question		42
		Response Percent	Response Count
Less than $2,000		8.1%	35
More than $2,000 but less than $10,000		31.3%	135
More than $10,000 but less than $50,000		30.8%	133
More than $50,000 but less than $300,000		18.5%	80
More than $300,000 but less than $1,000,000		2.8%	12
$1,000,000 or more		2.5%	11
Although I am aware that my response will remain anonymous and confidential, I decline to answer.		6.0%	26