New research findings on contest player habits, case studies on the impact of contests at several racetracks, including Kentucky Downs and Hawthorne Race Course, and a perspective from a longtime contest player highlight the upcoming National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Contest Workshop this coming Monday, Dec. 6.
The workshop, which will be held in the Catalina Ballroom – Salon L, will begin at 3:00 p.m. MST, and is part of the 47th annual University of Arizona Global Symposium on Racing.
Any registered symposium attendee will receive a $500 discount on the purchase of an NHC berth to be awarded at their organization’s contest during the 2022 NHC Tour season.
The complete agenda for Monday’s workshop is below:
National Horseplayers Championship Workshop
Monday, December 6
Catalina Ballroom – Salon L
3:00-5:00 pm MST
Agenda
1. National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) Introduction and Survey Findings
Keith Chamblin, NTRA COO
2. Contests Offer an Opportunity to Draw Eyes to Your Racetrack’s Product
Ted Nicholson, Vice President of Racing, Kentucky Downs
3. Caesars Entertainment Affiliation With the NHC
David Snock, Vice President of Western Operations, William Hill
4. Why All Racetracks Should Consider Hosting Contests
Steve Byk – Host of “At the Races with Steve Byk”
5. Why Hawthorne Participates in the NHC
John Walsh, Assistant General Manager, Hawthorne Race Course
6. Contests from a Players’ Perspective
Hal Wafer, NHC Players’ Committee Member and NHC Mentor
7. Increasing Potential Prize Money Through Insured Bonuses
John Unick, International Office of America (IOA)
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