by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications

Columbus, OH — Balmoral Park, as part of the USTA Strategic Wagering program, will add a guaranteed Pick-4 to its Wednesday cards at the end of June and will increase the guarantee on the existing Saturday Pick-4 wager beginning in July.

Starting June 29, Balmoral will offer a guaranteed $15,000 Pick-4 on Wednesdays. In addition, the guarantee on Saturdays will increase to $20,000, up from its current $15,000, starting July 2.

“We are very happy with the great response to the guaranteed Pick-4 bets at both Balmoral and Maywood,” said Jim Hannon, the simulcast director for both tracks. “The popularity of the wagers has allowed us to make these changes, which will enhance our current offerings and provide more opportunities to a growing number of players.”

The Pick-4 take out is only 15 percent and the minimum bet is $1. The Pick-4 is on the final four races on the card.

Information regarding the Strategic Wagering program, including the June schedule, can be found on the USTA’s handicapping page. Expert selections and links to free past performances are available.

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