Big M opening week-end wagering shows huge increase
At 0h13, on January 13, 2023 • By MEADOWLANDS
Last weekend (Jan. 6-7) at The Meadowlands, it was the fans of the mile oval who were on a roll, and they made their point that betting is off to a huge start in 2023, as over $7 million was put in play over the course of the 28 races.
It was a natural that Big M management would be elated, especially when one considers how impressively wagering was up over just a year ago.
“The Meadowlands handle far exceeds the handle of any nighttime track in North America, including the Thoroughbreds,” said Big M Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir. “We have listened to our horseplayers and simulcast partners. The Big M has responded to what the wagering public desires. Competitive 10-horse fields, exciting mile-track racing, large pools, low takeouts, low minimums, chances to make scores, generous payouts and no jackpot wagers.
This weekend, as the civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, there will be two races on both Friday and Saturday featuring African-American drivers as they participate in the “Martin Luther King Remembrance Race” and the “Together We Can Be The Dream – MLK-Pro Race”.
In the MLK-Pro races, the African-American pilots will get the chance to take on some of the best drivers in the world, as half of the field will be guided by regular Big M reinsmen.
