Jorge Rosales

Purses and Handle Rise at Emerald Downs in 2022

Total wagering handle and purse money paid out showed increases as Emerald Downs wrapped up its 27th season of live racing Sunday. The total season handle of $67,686,501 is an increase of 4% from 2021, while the average daily handle of $1,301,663 is down 2% from the previous year but still up some 15% from pre-Covid in 2019. On-track wagering showed a major boost in 2022--32% increase--as Emerald Downs returned to its traditional racing schedule of Friday evenings and Saturday-Sunday afternoons. Purses increased substantially in 2022 with $7,133,089 paid to...

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