The government has laid out some conditions now that they've agreed to keep the cash strapped organization open for another year. The rescue plan includes opening 600 “quick bet” kiosks in private sports bars, closing most of the OTB parlors and eventually laying off half of the 1,300 workers. Gov. Paterson said, “We will be helpful to them to the extent we can be,” and assured that no taxpayer dollars will go toward the funding. Betters are rejoicing at the news. One Washington Heights gambler said “It’s a great sport, and OTB is a great place to hang out.” However, others just wish it would go away for good. “I wish they could close it—I’d save money!” said better Joe Rizzo. “I don’t even know myself how much money I’ve lost here.”