The only downside i see for us the average punter at the moment is that the money is going overseas which in turn deprives the race clubs and the industry some input of cash ) from the govt(or tabs)if some organizations werent so greedy and be prepared to cop 5%instead of upto 18% all would be hunky dory people would be able to cop a price (fixed and live with it as opposed to backing something at say $5 and seeing the odds drop to $4 after theyve jumped and while im on my High Horse Id like to see a lotto or lottery with ALL the proceeds going going into a health and or education pool Im quite sure people would be happier buying a ticket in that I know I would (Sorry I know its off topic but I had to say it to somebody)See and i never said bloodsucking leeches once.