Del Mar $300+K Pick 6 Payout

[moses]

I guess I was aware of the CAWs but had never really read up on how they operate and seem to be dependent on the rebates that they get from tracks.

The theory on Twitter is that these entities have access to betting information that average gamblers don’t have access to (i.e. combinations that aren’t covered). I don’t think I buy that because they could construct smaller tickets than a $65,000 ticket if they were simply trying to take advantage of that information. If that were true, it would basically kill horse racing, imo.

More than anything, I think it highlights why no one should wager on the jackpot bets unless it’s a mandatory payout. With the CAW pumping in $65,000 wagers on a regular non-payout day, there’s almost no way you’ll have a single ticket winner so you’ll be paying the 30% carryover fee.

[Dahoss]

I’m not a pick 6 player and never have been. But after what I’ve seen these last few months I’m not sure how anyone puts money into these bets.

Competing against CAW’s in a carryover or non carryover situation seems foolish to me. You’re going to a gunfight with a knife.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by moses

I guess I was aware of the CAWs but had never really read up on how they operate and seem to be dependent on the rebates that they get from tracks.

The theory on Twitter is that these entities have access to betting information that average gamblers don’t have access to (i.e. combinations that aren’t covered). I don’t think I buy that because they could construct smaller tickets than a $65,000 ticket if they were simply trying to take advantage of that information. If that were true, it would basically kill horse racing, imo.

More than anything, I think it highlights why no one should wager on the jackpot bets unless it’s a mandatory payout. With the CAW pumping in $65,000 wagers on a regular non-payout day, there’s almost no way you’ll have a single ticket winner so you’ll be paying the 30% carryover fee.

"the theory on Twitter" is pretty a pretty scary concept.

[Alabama Stakes]

Are those bots the reason all those numbers were covered in the late pick 5 at Saratoga on Friday?

[jms62]

Having access to that information and a computer. How can you trust this bet any longer. Someone associated with the track can.

1. Force carry by covering single tickets
2. Cover any uncovered.