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OTB, Phone, and Online Wagering

OTBs and online/phone wagering services.

BrisBet

The online wagering service from Bloodstock Research Information Services (BRIS)

Call-A-Bet from Ladbroke

Run by The Meadows in Pennsylvania. Large selection of tracks but do have a minimum wager and $0.35/call surcharge. Accepts accounts from all but 8 states.

Capital OTB

Large selection of tracks, requires a minimum balance of $300 or you get hit by a 5% surcharge on winnings.

Connecticut OTB

One of the first OTBs to have phone wagering, but crippled themselves when they stopped taking wagers from most states. They have recently added back in a lot fo states so are a viable alternative again.

EasyBets Online Betting Service

Irish based firm of bookmakers licensed by the Irish government operating for betting tax purposes with a license from the Domican Republic. Takes bets on all major horse racing and sporting events worldwide. No idea how good or bad they are.

Horseplayer Interactive

New phone betting service from the Ontario Jockey Club.

Illinois OTB

All about OTB in Illinois, lists the location of all OTB wagering outlets.

Interbets

Catskill OTB that offers plans very similar to Capital OTB, but check out the personal wagering terminal they have available now. Newly designed web site gives much better info on the races they carry.

New York City OTB

Very similar to Catskill and Capital OTBs. Has info on signing up for their phone wagering account (good in all but a few states).

Penn National Telebet

Very similar to Philly PhoneBet except they charge $0.50 per call to wager.

Philly PhoneBet

Philadelphia Park's PhoneBet accounts with wagering on just about every track running. No surcharge but a $1.50 "admission" charge daily.

Western OTB

New York western regional OTB offers phone accounts that are the same terms as Capitol and Interbets.

WinTicket.com

Online wagering service from Ohio TAB.

World Race Tracks

Claims to offer online parimutuel wagering as a small selection of tracks.

World Sports Exchange

A licensed internet sports book regulated by the Gaming Commission of Antigua and Barbuda. Offers wagering on a variety of sports including horse racing.

You Bet!

Online wagering service that provides audio and video feeds, live odds, and past performance data. Small monthly fee to access the service and past performances are extra.

XPress Bet

Magna's online/phone wagering system. Takes all their tracks plus some others. Probably won't get any CDSN tracks though.

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