pari-mutuel
Example Sentences
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Santa Anita believes the machines, which offer first, second and third betting on three past races, does not violate the rules for pari-mutuel gambling.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026
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
Is it pari-mutuel wagering, where the payoff is determined by the amount of money bet, and considered a game of skill?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
But it was always strongest in Florida, where pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, greyhounds and jai alai has been legal since the 1930s, and especially Miami.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022
Though officials lengthened the time between races considerably, the wagering lines were so long that many bettors never caught a glimpse of a pari-mutuel window.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
