Fans, gamblers, all semantics. Personally, as far as live/on-track, I think virtually everyone who actually goes to the Meadowlands, are there to gamble. I think there are very, very few real fans. I think there are also very, very few people who go there for a night out, entertainment, or whatever else; and those very few that do go for that, most do not return.
Maybe "all" gamble, but there are differences-----real, hard-core gamblers, who are profit-motivated and someone who is more a fan of the sport, and yes, they gamble, but it might be for some fun, entertainment, etc. I know some serious players, pro's, who are also fans of the sport. So what. Doesn't matter. I like what was announced, especially the new NJSS second-tier program.