I reckon that the mean age of posters on this site, is mid 30's (based on previous questions surveys etc....) Therefore it is safe to assume that most of the posters have used locals pre 1997. My message to you is look up, or keep in touch with your locals, 'cause two more of my locals have offered me online accounts!!! I now have three locals, with which I can place my bets online, when ever I want. I could buy points, parlays, teaser, pleasers, basically every type of bet an offshore/online sportsbook would take! Only HUGE difference is that I don't have to deposit any money, just like the "old days" of phoning in plays!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Therefore you no longer have to have your money sitting in numerous offshore accounts doing absolutely nothing for you! So check up on your locals, to see if they have changed with the times....