Placing a bet is easy. You never have to feel intimidated or that you're going to say something wrong. Just remember these easy hints and steps. Before you go to the window, write down your selections and the amount you want to bet. Have your money or winning ticket in hand, then...

1. Tell the clerk the track you want to bet.
2. Tell the clerk the race you want to bet.
3. Tell the clerk the dollar amount and type of bet.
4. Tell the clerk the numbers you have selected.

EXAMPLE: "I'd like Gulf, 4th race, $2.00 quiniela, 1-2." That's all there is to it!!

CHECK YOUR TICKET BEFORE LEAVING THE WINDOW

Always check your ticket(s) before leaving the teller window to make sure the bet, track, race number and date are correct. Tickets cannot be changed or canceled after leaving the teller window.

Never throw your ticket away, unless you are positive it is not a winner. If there is any doubt, let the teller's computer tell you by reading the ticket.

ADVANCE BETTING

You may bet on any future race of the current program, as well as any live races for the next day. Just let the teller know the program and race number before placing your bet. Always check for correctness before leaving the teller window.

COLLECTING ON PREVIOUS DAY TICKETS

Winning tickets from a prior race day may be cashed in at the special teller window.

SELF-SERVICE TERMINALS

Try our self-serve wagering terminals. They are simple to operate and you can get your bet in faster with no waiting in line. Machines accept winning tickets or wagering vouchers. Vouchers for any amount may be purchased at any betting window. Many of the machines also accept cash. Here's all you do.

1. Insert cash, voucher or winning ticket. Your balance will appear.

2. Press the track you want to bet.

3. Press the race you want to bet.

4. Press the amount you want to bet.

5. Press the type of bet you want.

6. Press the number or numbers of the runners you want.

7. Press 'TICKET'.

Your ticket will then come out and a new balance will appear. You may then select another transaction and repeat the process. Or you may press voucher and conclude your play.

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

When you're at the track, remember, we want you to have fun and be successful. If you have any questions, be sure to ask any member of our staff who will be delighted to help.

ODDS BOARD

Each runner is listed by number on the Odds Board (or Tote Board). Odds are posted next to the number. These odds are for the WIN pool only. They have no relation to the PLACE, SHOW, QUINIELA, or any other pool.

To the left on the Odds Board, each QUINIELA combination is listed with odds posted next to the combinations.

The odds change often before the race based upon the amount of money being bet on each runner in each pool and are based on the number of wagers placed on a particular runner. As more wagers are placed on a runner for a WIN or QUINIELA combination, the odds go down. If fewer wagers are placed on a runner, the odds go up.

Odds listed on the board are all $1.00 odds. If a runner or QUINIELA combination wins at 5-1 odds, the payoff on a $2.00 wager is approximately $12.00 (your $2.00 wager plus five times that amount for a winning selection).

Regardless of how much money is bet on a favorite, the track must pay $2.10 for each $2.00 winning bet.

There's no limit on how much can be won on any single bet. Only the odds determine the amounts.

After each race, the Odds Board will show which runners came in first, second, third, and fourth.

The Odds Board shows payoffs on all wagers for that race. Remember, the Odds Board is only an aid to the bettor. Errors on the Board will be corrected; however, the Association will pay only the correct winning price.