03-15-2020, 01:24 PM
I'm not a horseracing fan myself, but Golden Gate Fields and Santa Anita are still running, albeit with no spectators at the venues. I have to imagine that the minimum number of jockeys, trainers, grooms, officials, etc necessary to run a day of racing is well in excess of those needed to play a basketball game. Maybe the racing industry thinks their PR can't get any worse.
As to e-sports, I agree in general they will get a boost, although my 20-something son (who is scary knowledgeable in this area) tells me that the top pro tournaments require players and officials to be in one place at the same time to ensure a level "playing field" with respect to network capabilities and whatnot, as well as to deter cheating.
As to e-sports, I agree in general they will get a boost, although my 20-something son (who is scary knowledgeable in this area) tells me that the top pro tournaments require players and officials to be in one place at the same time to ensure a level "playing field" with respect to network capabilities and whatnot, as well as to deter cheating.