This book is about something very old that, because of technology, seems very new again. I will help you out – horse race betting is a skill game, one where you can use your head, and at the same time, not lose your shirt.īACK to Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction This isn’t one of them.įinally, the book is designed to be simple to read and intended for those who don’t know how to play, or think they do, yet somehow they haven’t signed up for a site, or if they have, are completely lost. There are plenty of other books like that. It is NOT deep into math or complicated play. It is meant as a primer for players who have a familiarity with horse racing, but have yet to dip a toe at any online site. However, they ARE close to a computer, and nowadays, that’s all you need. This book is intended for beginning horse racing players who are looking to get into the action, but are not close to a race track or off-site betting parlor. If you live in Utah, no matter what, you’re not. Check with the site’s FAQ page or other information provided to ensure you’re legal to play. Yes, they’ll check you out (Social Security numbers, addresses, legal bank or charge accounts) before letting you deposit. You must be 18 (19 or 21 in some states) in order to bet legally. Whether it’s legal or not depends on (a) what state you live in and (b) what online site you choose to use. If you do find that this book gives you a leg-up on other players, hooray, and go tell someone else to buy the book!ĭISCLAIMER 2: Betting on horses online is legal in MOST of the United States. Gambling in many forms is legal in many jurisdictions, but it is just that.a GAMBLE. It does not mean that you will find the same success. The handicapping methods shown are ones I have found to be successful. It offers you an opportunity to learn how to play the ponies using online services. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.Ĭhapter 5 – Betting and the Pari-Mutuel SystemĬhapter 6 – Handicapping Basics and ResourcesĬhapter 7 – How to Read Past PerformancesĬAUTION: The book you are about to enjoy comes with two disclaimers and three caveats:ĭISCLAIMER 1: This book guarantees NOTHING. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to where you bought it and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. The ABC’s of Online Horse Racing (Watch, Wager, Win) By Mike Exinger Copyright 2016 Mike Exinger Version 02.15.16.d (23,078 words) Geared to gamblers who have never considered betting the ponies, The ABC’s of Online Horse Racing is a beginner’s guide to online horse racing, teaching you how and where to watch, wager, and win in the 21st Century version of this great sport. Every aspect of setting up an account and learning the betting pad are covered, and later chapters teach you how to handicap like the professionals. The ABC’s of Online Horse Racing looks at the various online websites that provide you with a box seat on the action. Who doesn’t know about American Pharoah, the first Triple Crown AND Breeder’s Cup winner ever? There are new tracks popping up across the country, and horse racing is as strong as ever overseas, as England, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Hong Kong have strong racing programs.Īnd, thanks to the Internet, you can wager on ALL OF IT. Daily Fantasy Sports are the latest “next big thing” online, and, of course, we’ve gone through a boom-and-bust-and-reborn cycle with online poker.Īnd racing? Long proclaimed dead more than once, horse racing, specifically Thoroughbred racing, is alive and well. There are casinos damn near everywhere, on land, on water, on reservations. Some form of gambling is available in almost every state. It was a time of Seabiscuit, War Admiral, and Whirlaway.įlash forward to today. Only baseball could rival horse racing for fan appeal and newspaper headlines. Horse racing was not just the only legal gambling option, but it was also one of America’s most popular sporting events. There were no lotteries, no riverboats, no Internet. Sure, Nevada had casinos, but nowhere else. Back in the day – say, the 1930s – if you wanted to gamble, the only legal action was the local horse track.
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