Harness racing wagering and purse report for 2016
January 3, 2017,from the USTA Communications Department
Columbus, OH — Total wagering on harness racing at U.S. racetracks in 2016 was $1,446,796,214, a 4.33 percent decrease from the $1,512,300,328 bet in 2015.
The 2016 per race average wagering was $37,325, a $464 (1.23 percent) decrease from $37,789 a year ago while total race days also declined 1.95 percent to 3,675 compared with 3,748 in 2015.
Total purses were slightly down by $532,112 (0.13 percent) with $423,067,643 awarded in 2016 compared to $423,599,755 in 2015.
Following are the comparative economic indicators for U.S. harness racing from 2015 and 2016.
|
2016 |
2015 |
% Change |
|
|
Total Wagered |
$1,446,796,214 |
$1,512,300,328 |
-4.33% |
|
Per Race avg. |
$37,325 |
$37,789 |
-1.23% |
|
Purses |
$423,067,643 |
$423,599,755 |
-0.13% |
|
Race Days |
3,675 |
3,748 |
-1.95% |
Please note: Includes U.S. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U.S. Data source: United Tote.
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