Decline and Fall
It has been speculated that introduction of Off Track Betting in New York in 1971 had caused a decline in attendance at all the state's racetracks. In the case of Roosevelt Raceway, commercial growth outside the raceway brought new attractions that diverted people to other interests. In the end, Roosevelt Raceway's ticket sales could barely support its daily operating costs. In addition, the land value began to skyrocket, making Roosevelt Raceway a target for developers with purposes of demolition and development Attempts were opposed by citizens of Nassau County citing loss of jobs.
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