by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has increased — to $12,500 — the total-pool guarantee for its Monday (Jan. 23) Pick-4 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Initiative.

While $5,000 Pick-4 guarantees are regular features of each card, The Meadows sweetened the pot when Saturday’s (Jan. 22) Pick-4 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $2,859.87.

Minimum wager for the Pick-4 (races four through seven) 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 for Monday’s program is 1 p.m.