pari-mutuel
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She was 20 years old when she made her debut on Feb. 7, 1969, at Hialeah Park and became the first woman in the U.S. to ride in a professional race at pari-mutuel track.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
They are known to freely litigate any challenge to their sovereignty over most non pari-mutuel gambling in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
But racing interests say that HHR is not a game of chance but skill and is connected to a pari-mutuel hub.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2025
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved pari-mutuel wagering to begin Sept. 7 for retail at in-person locations such as tracks, its extension facilities and simulcast venues.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023
States all over the nation were relegalizing racing under the pari-mutuel system, resulting in a 70 percent increase in the number of tracks.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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