And programs?
Back in the good old days, admission and programs meant some real
money for the frontons. A crowd of 5,000 might add $15,000 in
admissions and programs. Over a year, that can mean some real
money. It seems the cost of program and admission didn't deter
the fans.
Yet, look at Newport. Free parking, free program .... and 100
patrons. I guess if they'd been charging for those they would
have filled the place
Seriously, look at Miami and Dania. With 500 fans per performance,
they must make $1,500 on programs and admission. Now, I'd like
$1,500 a day myself, but their real revenue comes from the handle.
So, what about dropping the admission? Would they just lose the
money, or would they bring in a bunch of new bodies to make some
noise and get turned on to the game?