EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (February 19, 2015) – The
weather may be colder than cold in the northeast, but the wagering has been
heating up at The Meadowlands, especially when it comes to the Jackpot Super
Hi-5. The fifth race on Thursday night features a Jackpot pool with a
carryover of $23,438.55, while the last race Jackpot carryover has grown to a
robust $123,872.48. Both wagers are offered with a $.20 cent minimum and
feature an industry-low eight-percent (8%) takeout rate. Even if the
jackpot is not hit, 75-percent (75%) of the net pool will be paid out each
night.
In addition to the Jackpot Hi-5, the “big-three” in terms of
guaranteed pools will be found in their customary places on The Meadowlands
program.
The $.50 cent Pick 5 will kick off the card in race on, with
an average pool of over $52,000. The $.50 cent Early Pick 4 gets underway in
race three, with a $50,485 average pool to its credit. Last, but
certainly not least, the $.50 cent Late Pick 4 which commences in race seven
and features an average pool of over $72,000.
Post Time for the Thursday program is 7:15 P.M.
