U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2022 second quarter
July 8, 2022,Columbus, OH – Total wagering on U.S. harness races during the second quarter of 2022 from April 1 through June 30 decreased by 14.67% from $486,789,434 in 2021 to $415.387,374 this year.
However, purses during the second quarter showed a significant increase of 17.31%. From April through June, $116,494,120 was distributed in purses compared to $99,304,965 last year, an increase of $17,189,155.
Average wagering per race decreased by 36.95% from $69,412 to $43,762. Wagering per betting interest was also down during the second quarter by 11.19% at $5,716 compared to $6,436 in 2021.
The number of race days was essentially the same with one less (851) than the 852 last year and field size was down by 2.66% from 7.88 in 2021 to 7.67 this year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS ON U.S. RACES – April 1 through June 30 – 2022 vs. 2021
2022 vs 2021 – Second Quarter – April 1 through June 30
| 2022 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Wagered | $415,387,374 | $486,789,434 | -14.67% |
| Per Race avg. | $43,762 | $50,766 | -13.80% |
| Per Betting Interest | $5,716 | $6,436 | -11.19% |
| Purses | $116,494,120 | $99,304,965 | +17.31% |
| Race Days | 851 | 852 | -0.12% |
| Field Size | 7.67 | 7.88 | -2.66% |
Please note: The information above includes U.S. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U.S.