pari-mutuel

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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

If it is a pari-mutuel game of skill, then it is governed by the state regulatory agency, the California Horse Racing Board.

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

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