Wagering Up On North American Harness Racing In 2023

At 8h17, on January 9, 2024 • By Standardbred Canada

Data from Standardbred Canada indicates pari-mutuel wagering on harness racing in Canada continued to increase in 2023.

Total pari-mutuel wagering on Canadian harness racing was more than $646.3 million in 2023, marking a 6.18 per cent increase from 2022 when wagering rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels. The average per race handle of $57,268 in 2023 was also up, by 5.47 per cent, over the previous year.

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