Apr 082026
 

For example:

  • Of those off-track bets, how much was wagered at other brick and mortar facilities (other racetracks and OTBs)?

  • How much was wagered via advance deposit wagering’s retail customers?

  • How much was wagered by computer assisted wagering businesses?

  • Do takeout adjustments have significant impact on wagering?

  • How do fluctuations in base wager amounts affect handle?

  • What impact does field size have on wagering? Is there an optimum number of starters in a race?

  • What is the trend in bet types? Are churn-killing wagers like Pick 5 and Pick 6 hurting overall handle by tying up a portion of a horseplayer’s bankroll for multiple races?

  • What racetracks are the leaders in growing handle, and what are they doing that’s working? Conversely, which tracks are laggards?

Paulick Report – View From The Eighth Pole: Getting A Handle On Wagering Data

It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question

Eugene Ionesco

Phil has a question:

Is the most asked question at Horse Racing Alberta – Have our paycheques been deposited yet.

96 Tears


Phil M. Stockmen

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