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General Off Track Betting FAQs

Who is OffTrackBetting.com?
Is Off Track Betting (OTB) a Legal Service?
Where is the OffTrackBetting.com horse wagering service available?
Who can use the OffTrackBetting.com online racebook service?
How do I sign-up with Off Track Betting?
What information is required to open an OTB account?
Are transactions confidential?

Off Track Betting Account FAQs

Can I edit my personal information?
Will I be able to see my horse wagering record?
Can I see my racebook balance online?
How do I make deposits to my OTB wagering account?
Can I have my winnings transferred to my bank account?
How do I dispute a miscalculation?
Account activity: What does the IRS require?
How much does it cost to transfer funds?
Is customer support available if I have any problems with the activation of my account?

Off Track Wagering FAQs

How do I place a wager online via my account?
When do wagers need to be placed?
What types of wagers are accepted?
What race tracks can I wager on?
Can I cancel a wager?
How current are the odds that are displayed?
Can I access probable payouts?
Which pool does my money go into?
What happens to my wager when a horse I've chosen as part of my bet has been scratched?
Can I still wager via the telephone?
Where can I learn more about horse wagering online?
How long after the race does it take for winnings to post to my OTB account?
How do I know if my wager was accepted?
Can I view my horse wagering history?
What can I do if I suspect that I or someone I know has a gambling problem?

Horse Racing Video FAQs

Is live horse racing video streaming available?

General Off Track Betting FAQs

Who is OffTrackBetting.com?: OffTrackBetting.com is a pari-mutuel Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) service, providing legal, secure and user-friendly phone and online account wagering. All wagers placed through OffTrackBetting.com are commingled with partnered Host Track pari-mutuel pools. OffTrackBetting.com is a service of Lien Games Racing, LLC, a licensed Service Provider in North Dakota, in association with North Dakota Association for the Disabled, Inc. top
Legal?: Advance Deposit Account Wagering (ADW) is legal in various jurisdictions throughout the United States and worldwide. OffTrackBetting.com, specifically, is a licensed Service Provider by the North Dakota Racing Commission under the rules and laws of the State of North Dakota and the United States of America.

Click here to view our current license issued by the North Dakota Gaming Commission. top
Where is the OffTrackBetting.com horse wagering service available?: OffTrackBetting.com is licensed through the State of North Dakota. Therefore OffTrackBetting.com can only accept wagers from residents in those states where it is legal to do so. Please contact our business office toll free at 1-888-314-6888 to see if you are from a State where we accept wagers from. top
Who can use the OffTrackBetting.com horse wagering service?: Residents over the age of 21 that reside in locations where Account Wagering is legal and for those who possess a pre-register account to place wagers. For further information, please contact our business office toll free at 1-888-314-6888 between 12 noon and 7 PM Eastern Time. top
How do I sign-up?: To sign-up for an account simply click the "Sign Up Now" button at www.OffTrackBetting.com and follow the step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, you can call the Business Office toll free 1-888-314-6888 and register for an account over the phone with a live teller between the hours of 11am to 11pm ET, seven days a week. top
What information is required to open an account?: To open an OTB account you must provide your name, social security number, DOB, residency information as well as answer a few questions that will aid us in verifying your identity. Once your account is opened, you will be issued an account number with a users guide and provided numerous methods of funding your account. Once your account is funded you will be provided access to the wagering site. top
Are transactions confidential?: All wagers and transactions are completely confidential. top

Off Track Betting Account FAQs

Can I edit my personal information?: Once your OTB account has been registered you may call our business office toll free at 1-888-314-6888 to change any other personal information. top
Will I be able to see my horse wagering record?: Guests will be able to see the history of their current day's wagers by selecting the History tab in the bet queue section at the bottom right of the horse wagering page. Previous day(s) history is also available in the upper right hand side of the horse wagering interface by clicking on the "Full History" link. top
Can I see my balance online?: Your account balance is displayed at all times on the horse wagering screen, in the top right hand corner of the screen, and is updated after each wager has been placed. You may also call toll free 1-888-314-6888 at any time to speak with an OTB customer service representative should you have any account related questions. top
How do I make deposits to my horse wagering account?: To make your initial deposit, click the "Fund" button in the top right hand corner of the horse wagering screen and follow the simple directions. A deposit can be made by Bank Wire Transfer; by sending a personal check, certified check, traveler's check, or money order through the mail. ACH, as well as several other convenient deposits methods are also available. top
Can I have my OTB winnings transferred to my bank account?: Guests who have completed the ACH (Electronic Bank Transfers) documentation and have made a successful deposit, may withdraw from their account by having their winnings and others funds transferred to their bank account. top
How do I dispute a miscalculation?: Call the Business Office toll free at 1-888-314-6888 between 12 noon and 7 PM Eastern Time and speak to a Customer Services Representative. top
Account activity: What does the IRS require?: We are required by law to report to the IRS (on IRS Form W2-G) all wagering transactions paying off $600 or more if such winnings are at least 300 times the amount of the wager. We will also withhold funds at the standard IRS rate of 25% from wagers where the aggregate total proceeds of identical bets exceeds $5,000 and if the winnings are at least 300 times the amount of the wager. top
How much does it cost to transfer funds?: Some bank services may have monthly transaction limits or charge service fees. Consult with your bank's customer service representative to find out if additional fees are imposed. top
Is customer support available if I have any problems with the activation of my account?: Yes. Toll-free Customer support is available by calling 1-888-314-6888 or via email at support@OffTrackBetting.com. top

Off Track Wagering FAQs

How do I place a wager online via my OTB account?: To bet on horses you first select the racetrack you wish to wager on, then the race, wager type, wager amount, and then runners. The bet ticket below the runner selection shows you which horses you have selected as you build your bet, as well as the cost of the bet after each click. Once you are satisfied with you bet, and if you have the funds available in your account to cover the cost of the bet, select the "Place Bet Now" button below the bet ticket. A confirmation window will appear, and once you select "Submit Wager" your bet has been placed. You will receive a notice on the top right hand corner of your receipt confirming that your wager was accepted or informing you that your wager was denied. If a line is drawn through your wager in the history panel your wager was not accepted.
Once your bet has been submitted, you can view it at the right of the bet ticket by selecting the "History" tab in the "Bet Queue".
Should you wish to build a bet or multiple bets and want to submit it at a later time, follow each of the steps above but instead of selecting "Place Wager Now" press the "Queue" button. Your bet will then be placed in the "Bet Queue". When you want to submit this wager simply select it from the queue and press "Place Selected Wagers". You have the option to place all of your queued wagers, or pick and chose from your list. top
When do wagers need to be placed?: In most cases, wagers can be placed right up to post time. However, note that some tracks now close wagering earlier. To avoid being shut out due to delays related to connectivity and online traffic, we recommend that wagers be placed as early as possible. top
What types of wagers are accepted?: We support nearly all wager types offered by our member tracks. The wagering menu will virtually mirror the tracks' wagering menus with the exception of parlay wagers (such as twin-trifecta or tri-super), which require an exchange ticket. Exchange wagers can be made by performing the first leg of the wager on line and the second wager needs to be called in toll free at 1-888-314-6888 and selecting the live operator option. top
What tracks can I wager on?: Depending on legal restrictions and state of residence, customers can wager on all OffTrackBetting.com partner tracks. For a list of race tracks, view the online race track schedule or call Customer Support at 1-888-314-6888. top
Can I cancel a wager?: Unless restricted by the host track, in MOST cases you can cancel a wager before post by calling us toll free or by cancelling it online. For over the phone, you will need your account number and password, the race #, track and the bet details that you want to cancel. If online you will need to be logged into your account and then from the ticket receipt box you would click on Cancel Bet button, or from the History section you would click on the Cancel link.
Each canceled wager is reviewed by our wagering analyst and if it is determined that the cancellation was suspicious in nature the player may lose their cancel privileges. We are not responsible if tote, our system, or the host tracks tote or systems do not accept your cancellation. top
How current are the odds that are displayed?: The current odds listed on the Off Track Betting site are updated directly from the racetracks a minimum of once every 60 seconds and as often as every 15 seconds depending on the availability of information from the Host racetrack's tote provider. top
Can I access probable payouts?: You can access various probable payouts based on the track, race, and bet type by clicking on the probables tab located to the left center of the site. top
Which pool does my money go into?: Your wager will be commingled into the appropriate wagering pool of the host track. top
What happens to my wager when a horse I've chosen as part of my bet has been scratched?: For most wager types, you will either receive a refund or your wager will be replaced with another horse(s) in accordance with the Host track's policies for handling scratches. top
Can I still wager via the telephone?: Yes. OTB telephone horse wagering is available through a live operator by calling toll free 1-888-314-6888. top
Where can I learn more about horse wagering online?: Feel free to call Customer Support and ask for a business office representative toll free at 1-888-314-6888. top
How long after the race does it take for winnings to post to my account?: It takes only a few minutes from the time the official race results are posted at the race track for your winnings to post to your account. top
How do I know if my wager was accepted?: Once you have confirmed and submitted your bet, accepted bets are displayed accompanied by a ticket number in the history section of the "Bet Queue". This information can be printed at any time by using your machine's print screen function. If a line is drawn through your wager that means your wager was not accepted. top
Can I view my wagering history?: Current day's wagers can be viewed in the "Bet Queue" by selecting the history tab. Wagering and account activity history beyond this is available clicking on the "Full History" link within the wagering interface or by calling Customer Support. top
What can I do if I suspect that I or someone I know has a horse gambling problem?: We encourage responsibility in gambling behavior. If you or anyone you know have a gambling problem, or suspect they may have a gambling problem please contact the National Council of Problem Gambling toll free at 1-800-522-4700. top

Horse Racing Video FAQs

Is video streaming available?: Yes. Your Off Track Betting (OTB) account offers Live horse racing video streaming, available to active horse wagering account holders for many race tracks. If you are experience technical difficulties, contact Customer Support at support@OffTrackBetting.com or call toll free 1-888-314-6888. top

Live Horse Racing Video and Race Replays

OTB Schedule - Wednesday, Feb 22

Today's Highest Rebate is 12%
Race Tracks	Time (EST)
Australia A	9:11 PM
Australia B	9:26 PM
Balmoral Park	8:10 PM
Beulah Park	1:16 PM
Buffalo Raceway	5:02 PM
Charles Town	7:17 PM
Delta Downs	6:51 PM
Dover Downs	4:36 PM
Flamboro Downs	1:02 PM
Northfield Park	7:04 PM
Pompano Park	7:18 PM
Portland Meadows	3:04 PM
Tampa Bay Downs	12:32 PM
Windsor Raceway	7:02 PM

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Gulfstream Park Sprint Championship Stakes >>

The 36th running of the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Sprint Championship is on the card this Saturday at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. $150,000 is on the line for horses Four-Years Old and Upwards on Gulfstream's main dirt tack. The Sprint Championship is the day's feature event and is raced over seven furlongs. A strong field of eight will run in race 10 with a post time of 4:45 PM ET.
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Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California is the scene for the 60th running of the Grade 2 San Marcos Stakes Saturday, February 11th, 2012. $150,000 is on the line for horses Four-Years-Old and Older. The race will be contested on Santa Anita’s Turf track and will cover a distance of 1 1/4 miles. A strong field of eight is confirmed for the San Marcos, which is the 9th race on Santa Anita’s Saturday schedule. Post time is 4:30 PM PST.
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