Officials at Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA, have announced that the purses for all races are to be increased by 10% for the final three weeks of the 2020 racing season, Oct. 14 through Oct. 29.
Through 30 days of live racing, handle is averaging $1,871,799, a 67% increase over last year.
“We have been pleased at the increased betting on our races plus the increased wagering by Washington residents through the advanced deposit companies,” track president Phil Ziegler said.
The purse increase applies to the final seven days of racing this season.
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