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Wagering on Horse Racing in the United States
 

There are a few things that are unique about wagering on horse racing in the United States.

  • The use of pari-mutuel betting. Pari-mutuel betting is a system where all bets on a race are pooled together, and the winners are paid out based on the odds. This system is unique to horse racing in the United States, and it ensures that all bettors have an equal chance of winning.
  • The variety of wagers available. There are a wide variety of wagers available in horse racing, from simple win, place, and show bets to more complex exotic bets like trifectas and superfectas. This gives bettors a lot of flexibility in how they want to wager on races.
  • The popularity of horse racing in the United States. Horse racing is one of the most popular spectator sports in the United States, and this popularity is reflected in the amount of wagering that takes place. In 2021, Americans wagered over $15 billion on horse racing.

Here are some of the most common wagers in horse racing:

  • Win: This is the simplest type of wager, and it simply requires you to pick the horse that will win the race.
  • Place: This wager requires you to pick the horse that will finish first or second in the race.
  • Show: This wager requires you to pick the horse that will finish first, second, or third in the race.
  • Exacta: This wager requires you to pick the horses that will finish first and second in the race, in the correct order.
  • Trifecta: This wager requires you to pick the horses that will finish first, second, and third in the race, in the correct order.
  • Superfecta: This wager requires you to pick the horses that will finish first, second, third, and fourth in the race, in the correct order.

These are just a few of the many wagers that are available in horse racing. If you're interested in learning more about wagering on horse racing, there are many resources available online and at racetracks.


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