Good News. OTB is still legal and will be online soon. They had a nice big tent in Times Square, unfortunately when I got out of work I forgot to stop by and sign up.
Unlike poker, betting on horse races is a skill and is not gambling. Plus it is very unlikely for a person to become addicted to betting on the horses. In fact when I pass by my local OTB I never see people who are addicted to gambling.
I can even wager by phone!
I am so lucky to live in a state that supports good old American betting on horses and not that terrorist sponsored online poker.
NYC OTB