Now CDI is trying to bully DRF

[second_glance]

Churchill Downs Inc. and Daily Racing Form are at odds over the publishing company’s launch of an advance deposit wagering system powered by XpressBet.com, which is owned by CDI rival MI Developments.

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At the time of the interview Koenig Loignon confirmed CDI, which spends about $2.5 million a year with DRF, has reduced but not pulled its advertising. She couldn’t be immediately reached March 5 to address ongoing rumors that the situation has worsened, and that DRF may not be sold onsite at CDI properties.

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[Hermes]

While yes CDI is a bully, in this case, W T H did DRF think would happen when they decided to compete with their clients? Really? Seems fair to me to pull advertising or reduce it.

As though the industry needed another ADW?

If CDI refuses to sell DRF on site, that is taking it too far - and where their bully nature really raises it's ugly head and they spray the fan in their constant pissing contests.

[Rick1323]

On site sales of the DRF are down dramatically. In 2 or 3 more years they may stop print sales entirely. More and more people buy and print just the tracks they want on line. Both the DRF and CDI know that they need to strike while the iron is at least warm.