by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has doubled — to $10,000 — the total-pool guarantee for its Monday (Aug. 13) Pick-5 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Initiative.

While $5,000 Pick-5 guarantees are offered each card, The Meadows sweetened the pot when Saturday’s Pick-5 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $2,761.07.

In addition, Monday’s card includes a $7,500 total-pool guarantee for the Pick-4 as well as a $1,276.70 jackpot for the Super Hi-5; each is a regular feature of each program at The Meadows.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races 4-7), Pick-5 (races 9-13) and Super Hi-5 (race 13) is 50-cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimum per-race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level must bet at least four tickets.

First post Monday is 1:05 p.m.