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26. Greed/Corruption. Here's a good story. My husband worked at a Greyhound track. (Microsoft Engineer)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 03:19 PM

Jul 21

He said: "Was rather a good job and paid well and watch the doggies."
"I was concerned when trainers/owners of the place started giving me tips that night...and lots of nights"
"I mean, I was afraid the FBI or someone would raid the place..: The tips were NOT who is going to win"
"It was who WASN'T going to even run 4th or last. It was like the proverbial candy from a baby.....except"
"..One thing those "Tipsters" forgot. The average person got sick and tired of NEVER WINNING"
"So...in 2009...the place closed....why would you bet on a dog that looked good only to trail the pack..
...and walk out of the place broke ,,every night... .
That was in Hudson Wisconsin..

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