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U.S. Wagering Holds Steady in August

Wagering on U.S. races held largely steady in comparison with 2021 figures, with year-to-date wagering reaching $8,604,332,789–up 0.24% from the 2021 figure of $8,583,460,027. During August, U.S. wagering was $1,194,876,167, a dip of 0.86% from last year's figure of $1,205,251,116.

Through August, U.S. purses were $843,635,983, an increase of 12.29% from the corresponding 2021 figure of $751,274,418. During August, U.S purses were $130,206,874–up 3.66% from the August 2021 figure of $125,611,453.

Comparing year-to-date figures from 2022 to 2020, wagering on U.S. races is up 17.76% and purses are up 62.57%.

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