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University of Louisville

2018

Equine

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Modeling The Determinants Of Handle: Standardbred Racing At Woodbine And Mohawk, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D., National Thoroughbred Racing Association Oct 2018

Modeling The Determinants Of Handle: Standardbred Racing At Woodbine And Mohawk, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D., National Thoroughbred Racing Association

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Using data for 2,742 races over 241 race days from the 2009 Standardbred racing season at the Woodbine and Mohawk Racetracks, all sources single-leg handle (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta) per race was modeled with explanatory variables controlling for field size, field quality and race conditions, and seasonality.


Modeling The Determinants Of Handle: An Analysis Of Woodbine Thoroughbred Racing Data, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D., National Thoroughbred Racing Association Sep 2018

Modeling The Determinants Of Handle: An Analysis Of Woodbine Thoroughbred Racing Data, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D., National Thoroughbred Racing Association

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Using data for 1,515 races over 165 race days from the 2011 Thoroughbred racing season at the Woodbine Racetrack, variability in all sources handle per race was explained as a function of field size, field quality and race conditions, race distance, surface, weather, and an array of seasonality control variables.


Ninety Days Post-Paspa: The Near-Term Financial Economic Impacts On Gaming And Casino Stocks, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D. Aug 2018

Ninety Days Post-Paspa: The Near-Term Financial Economic Impacts On Gaming And Casino Stocks, Steven S. Vickner Ph.D.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional on Monday, May 14, 2018 in a 6-3 decision. In general under PASPA individuals could only bet on sporting events in the state of Nevada though wagering on horse races was permitted at the state level. Post-PASPA, betting on individual sporting events could become a substitute for wagering on horse races, or it could become a complement to it if general gamblers pursue horse racing. Over time the availability of racetrack-level and related sports betting data will enable researchers to quantify these effects on the …