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
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 pari-mutuel firms also sued DeSantis and leaders of the Florida Legislature, which authorized the compact, in a case pending before the Florida Supreme Court.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
In one of the strangest bits of pari-mutuel wagering, Fenwick, who was 50-1 on the morning line, was bet down to 12-1.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2022
First, tracks had to use the pari-mutuel wagering machine instead of the bookmakers whose corruption had prompted the betting ban.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
