Comment by gosub100

True, but it detracts from the enjoyment of everyone else by reducing payouts if algo players come in. Why place a bet on a multi-race jackpot if you know you're going to share it with multiple algo bettors? Why stand in line at the kiosk or sports book to play for fun if you have to wait exceptionally long because an algo bettor is boxing a bunch of picks and taking a long time? The longshots won't pay as much either because an algo will signal a positive EV. They're less likely to buy drinks or racing forms too.