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Talking Kentucky Derby Future Pools with Ed DeRosa

Early February brings Punxsutawney Phil, the Super Bowl, and a wagering opportunity that gets a little less attention than those two: the first round of the Kentucky Derby future pool. This year’s Kentucky Derby is on May 4, and between … Continue reading

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Should racing executives be allowed to wager on their own product?

Earlier this month, the new board of the New York Racing Association held its first meeting. Last spring, NYRA’s president and CEO was removed following the discovery that the Association was charging a higher takeout on the public’s wagers than … Continue reading

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DerbyJackpot: Angry Birds With Betting?

In 2011, Tom Hessert went to his first horse race. It was the 2011 Preakness, and, he said, “after trying to figure out the tote machine for half an hour,” he decided to place a wager, $5 to win on … Continue reading

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