WEG Announces Second Pick 4; Pick 7 To Be Removed

Published: August 28, 2009 11:17 am EDT

Woodbine Entertainment Group is adding a second Pick 4 to its standardbred wagering profile beginning

on Saturday, September 5.

WEG currently offers a single Pick 4 on its standardbred product (Races 4 through 7) and it has proven to be one of the most popular nightly wagers. WEG management felt that with the success of the current Pick 4 and the customer demand for more, a late Pick 4 was a natural.

"The Pick 4 in Race 4 has been a staple of our wagering profile," said Sean Pinsonneault, WEG vice president, Wagering Services. "Our customers have indicated that they want more so we decided to add the late Pick 4 on the last four races of the card."

The Pick 4 has produced significant payoffs (for a $1 bet) during the current Mohawk meet, such as $25,031.35 payout on May 9, $11,764.50 on August 6 and $10,194.85 on June 8.

With the addition of the second Pick 4 (available when 11 or more races are carded), the Pick 7 wager will be removed from the wagering menu and will conclude with a mandatory payout on Friday, September 4.

The September 5 card will spotlight some of the country's biggest harness races, with the $1 million Metro Pace, $700,000 editions of the Canadian Pacing Derby and Shes A Great Lady Pace.

"WEG is committed to offering its wagering customers the best product possible and the timing is right with this great card of racing to introduce this new betting opportunity for our players," said Pinsonneault.

(WEG)

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