Hamburg, NY – On Friday
night, March 30, the early daily double (races one and two) paid $2.70 for a
two dollar wager. This payoff was peculiar because the winning horse in
the second race, Ideal Miss, paid $29.80 to win. Immediately following
the second race, Buffalo Raceway began a full investigation of this matter with
the cooperation of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.
It was determined that a
professional horse bettor who resides in Florida wagered $4,328 straight on the
winning combination 4-2. A total of $4,383 was wagered on the winning
combination throughout the entire network including $4.00 at Buffalo
Raceway. The bettor who made the wager (International Software Services)
did so through Racing and Gaming Services and the United Tote Hub in
Brooklyn. This company is one of several in the United States that uses
computerized selection wagering, looking for overlays – wagering multi millions
annually on horseracing throughout the country. In this case, Buffalo
Raceway was informed that there was a malfunction in International Software
Services’ computer program, and the wager, which was totally independent from
other wagers placed on the race, was bet in error by the bettor.
Ironically, it won
Because of the oddity and
subsequent confusion of this wager:
Buffalo Raceway, in cooperation with Racing and Gaming
Services and International Software Services, and pending approval from the NYS
Racing and Wagering Board, will giveaway $6,000 of wagering vouchers on Belmont
Weekend, June 8-10. Complete details will be announced soon. “It
was first thought to spend the $6,000 promotional money on seeding the daily
double pool for three consecutive Fridays but upon further review it was
determined that the necessary regulatory approvals and tote protocol could not
be obtained in this short period of time,” said COO Jim Mango.
Located on The Fairgrounds in
Hamburg, NY Buffalo Raceway offers exciting harness racing Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. Simulcast wagering is available year round in the
spacious Clubhouse.
