U.S. harness racing economic indicators for 2023 second quarter
July 6, 2023,Columbus, OH — Total wagering on U.S. harness races during the second quarter of 2023 from April 1 through June 30 increased by $17,429,145 (4.20 percent) with $432,816,519 bet this year compared to $415,387,374 during the same three months in 2022.
Purses during the second quarter showed an increase of 6.35 percent. From April through June, $123,886,570 was distributed in purses compared to $116,494,120 last year, an increase of $7,392,450.
Average wagering per race increased by 0.55 percent from $43,762 to $44,003. Wagering per betting interest was down slightly during the second quarter by 1.00 percent at $5,659 compared to $5,716 in 2022.
The number of race days increased by 17 (2.00 percent) with 868 this year compared to 851 last year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS ON U.S. RACES – April 1 through June 30 – 2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs 2022 – Second Quarter – April 1 through June 30
| 2023 | 2022 | % Change | |
| Total Wagered | $432,816,519 | $415,387,374 | + 4.20% |
| Per Race avg. | $44,003 | $43,762 | + 0.55% |
| Per Betting Interest | $5,659 | $5,716 | – 1.00% |
| Purses | $123,886,570 | $116,494,120 | + 6.35% |
| Race Days | 868 | 851 | + 2.00% |
Please note: The information above includes U.S. and Canadian common and separate pool wagers on races contested in the U.S.