After long
carryover, popular wager returns well into the six-figures
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – (March 18, 2015) –
Heading into this past Saturday’s racing program at The Meadowlands, the last
race $.20 cent Jackpot Super Hi-5 sported a carryover of $167,731 and a
guaranteed pool of $200,000. The carryover wouldn’t make it past
Saturday, as one lucky player hit the Hi-5 in the Saturday finale. The
total pool which included the above carryover and $22,424 in new money resulted
in a total pool of $190,155. The pool was guaranteed at $200,000 and the
winner will receive a $200,000 payout, the entire guaranteed pool.
As of the time of this release, the
winning ticket has yet to have been cashed. However, the bet was placed
at the Meadowlands and the cost of the winning ticket was a mere $3.20.
“I am so happy to have learned that
the winning ticket was placed right here at The Meadowlands,” said Meadowlands
Chairman Jeff Gural. “While a massive carryover is a great thing for
handle, the fact that one of our own customers is holding this winning ticket
for $200,000 is even greater. Plus, there is still plenty of time to
build a big carryover for Hambletonian Day. I look forward to meeting the
winner and shaking his hand to congratulate him on this historic win.”
The $200,000 payout was the highest
winning payout in Meadowlands history, surpassing a Pick-Six that was hit
on February 16, 1987 for $143,963.
While the last race carryover will start
anew when racing at The Meadowlands resumes on Friday evening, the fifth race
Jackpot Super Hi-5 now moves into the spotlight, sporting a carryover of
$53,249.26. That wager is also offered at the $.20 cent minimum and
offers the record low eight-percent (8%) takeout rate.
