Wagering might at first seem complicated, but with some useful information,
it really doesn’t have to be. This guide has been developed to
help you learn more about the types of wagers available at Dairyland.
Take a few moments to read the following information and with a little
luck, you’ll be on your way to picking winners.
Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Greyhound racing is a
pari-mutuel wagering
sport, which means that you are playing against other patrons, not the
house. The term pari-mutuel, which literally means “betting among
ourselves,” ensures that you never wager against the track, you only
wager against other players. The track simply acts as your agent
and collects a percentage as determined by Wisconsin State Law.
This form of wagering provides better odds of winning, as approximately
80% of all money wagered is returned to the public. The other
20% withheld is distributed to the track, the State of Wisconsin, and
purses for the winning greyhounds.
The ABC’s
of Placing Your Wager
When you are ready to place your wager and you reach the Mutuel window,
an easy way to remember the procedure is to think “A-B-C”.
A - First, state the AMOUNT you
want to wager. (Minimum $2)
B - Next, give the teller the BET
type. (Win, Place, Show, Quiniela, Trifecta, etc.)
C - Then, list your CHOICE(S) of
greyhound(s) by number.
Be sure to have your money ready as this will speed up the process.
Finally, remember to always check your ticket(s) for accuracy before
leaving the window and always hold your tickets until the race is declared
“official”.
Types of Wagers Available at
Dairyland
Win
Your greyhound must finish first, and you collect the win payout (Minimum
wager $2.00)
Place
Your greyhound must finish either first or second, and you collect the
place payout (Minimum wager $2.00)
Show
Your greyhound must finish first, second, or third and you collect the
show payout. (Minimum wager $2.00)
Daily Double
You must select the winning greyhounds of the first and second races.
Daily Double wagers must be made before the first race (Minimum wager
$2.00)
Quiniela
You must select the first two greyhounds across the finish line in any
order. (Minimum wager $2.00)
Quiniela Box
You must select three (or more) greyhounds you think have the best chance
of finishing first or second. If two of your greyhounds finish
first and second in either order, you collect the Quiniela payout.
- 3 Greyhounds 3 Combinations $6.00
- 4 Greyhounds 6 Combinations $12.00
- 5 Greyhounds 10 Combinations $20.00
- 6 Greyhounds 15 Combinations $30.00
- 7 Greyhounds 21 Combinations $42.00
- 8 Greyhounds 28 Combinations $56.00
Quiniela Wheel
You must select the greyhound you think has the best chance of finishing
first or second and tell the clerk to Quiniela Wheel that greyhound
(with all the others). If your greyhound comes in first or second
regardless of any other finisher, you collect the Quiniela payout.
Based on a $2.00 wager, the cost is $14.00.
Quiniela Double
You must select the winning Quiniela numbers in the first half race
and the second half race of the Quiniela Double. Both halves of
the wager must be made prior to the running of the first half.
The Quiniela Double is a separate wagering pool from the regular race
Quiniela and any other wagers in those races. (Minimum wager $2)
Quiniela Double Box
If the two greyhounds you select in the first half of the Quiniela Double,
along with the two greyhounds you select in the second half, you win.
Based on a $2 wager. Here are the multi-greyhound box costs:
- 3 greyhound box in each race (9 combinations) $18
- 4 greyhound box in each race (36 combinations) $72
- 5 greyhound box in each race (100 combinations) $200
Quiniela Double Partial Wheel
If your greyhound finished first or second and any other of your greyhounds
selected finished first or second in the first half and the same is
true for the second half, you win. Based on a $2 wager, here are
the multi-greyhound Part Wheel costs:
- 1 greyhound with 3 greyhounds in each race (9 bets) $18
- 1 greyhound with 4 greyhounds in each race (16 bets) $32
- 1 greyhound with 5 greyhounds in each race (25 bets
$50
Perfecta
This wager is also known as an Exacta in some parts of the country.
You must select two greyhounds that finish first and second in exact
order. (Minimum wager $2.00)
Perfecta Box
You must select two (or more) greyhounds you think have the best chance
of finishing first and second. If two of your greyhounds finish
first and second in either order, you collect the Perfecta payout.
Perfecta Wheel
You must select the greyhound you think has the best chance of finishing
first and tell the clerk to Perfecta Wheel that greyhound (with all
the others in the race). If your greyhound finishes first, regardless
of any other finisher, you collect the Perfecta payout. Based
on a $2.00 wager, the cost is $14 for an eight greyhound field.
You can also wheel a greyhound to finish second in the Perfecta.
This is known as a Back Wheel.
Trifecta
This wager is also known as a triple or Triactor in some parts of the
country. You must select the three greyhounds that finish first,
second and third in exact order. (Minimum wager $2.00)
$1 Trifecta Box
You must select three (or more) greyhounds you think have the best chance
of finishing first, second and third. Because this is a multiple
wager, the greyhounds can finish in any order. If three of the
greyhounds you have boxed finish first, second and third, you are a
winner. The $1 Trifecta Box pays one-half the $2 Trifecta price.
Total costs:
- 3 Greyhounds 6 Combinations $6.00
- 4 Greyhounds 24 Combinations $24.00
- 5 Greyhounds 60 Combinations $60.00
- 6 Greyhounds 120 Combinations $120.00
- 7 Greyhounds 210 Combinations $210.00
- 8 Greyhounds 336 Combinations $336.00
$1 Trifecta Key
You must select the key greyhound that you think will win and then select
two (or more) others that you think have the best chance of finishing
second and third, in either order. The $1 Trifecta Key pays one-half
the $2 Trifecta price. Total costs:
- Key 1 Greyhound with 2 others $2.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 3 others $6.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 4 others $12.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 5 others
$20.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 6 others
$30.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 7 others
$42.00
Also note: You may also “key” a greyhound in the second or third
position. The “key” greyhound must finish in the exact position
specified, the others must complete the Trifecta, in either position.
$1 Trifecta Wheel
You must select the greyhound that you feel has the best chance of finishing
first, and tell the clerk to wheel that greyhound on top, with all others.
If your greyhound finishes first, regardless of any other finisher,
you collect one-half the $2 Trifecta price ($1 Trifecta Wheel = $42.00).
You may also wheel your greyhound in the second or third position.
That greyhound must finish in the exact position specified, the finish
of all others does not matter.
Superfecta
You must select the four greyhounds that finish first, second, third
and fourth in exact order. (Minimum wager $2.00)
$1 Superfecta Box
You must select four (or more) greyhounds you think have the best chance
of finishing first, second, third and fourth. Like the $1 Trifecta
Box, the $1 Superfecta Box pays one-half the $2 Superfecta price.
Total costs:
- 4 Greyhounds 24 Combinations $24.00
- 5 Greyhounds 120 Combinations $120.00
- 6 Greyhounds 360 Combinations $360.00
- 7 Greyhounds 840 Combinations $840.00
- 8 Greyhounds 1,680 Combinations $1,680.00
$1 Superfecta Key
You must select the “key” greyhound you think will win and then select
three (or more) others that you think have the best chance of rounding
out the Superfecta. The $1 Superfecta pays one-half the $2 Superfecta
price. Total Costs:
- Key 1 Greyhound with 3 others $6.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 4 others $24.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 5 others $60.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 6 others
$120.00
- Key 1 Greyhound with 7 others
$210.00
Twin Trifecta - (Mandatory pay-out every Thursday
night of live racing - No payout Nov. 25, 2004 or Dec. 25, 2004, payouts
moved to Nov. 24, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2004)
You must select the three greyhounds that finish first, second and third
in exact order in the 5th race. (Minimum wager, $2.00) If
you have a winning ticket, you must exchange that ticket and select
the first three finishers in the 6th race. 25% of the net money
wagered on each program’s Twin Trifecta is distributed to the first
half winners when tickets are presented for exchange in the 6th race.
The remaining 75% of the net pool is divided among the winners of the
second half. If a winning first half Twin Trifecta ticket is not presented
for exchange before the running of the 6th race, the cash value attached
to the winning first half tickets may still be collected, but all rights
to the distribution of the second half pool are forfeited unless specified
by other rules. Patrons should hold all Twin Trifecta tickets until
official results are posted and announced. If no patron correctly selects
the first half of the Twin Tri, patrons holding tickets with the first
and second place finishers, in correct order, will share in the first
half payoff. When no one correctly selects the exact order of
the first half of the Twin-Tri, there are no exchange tickets and the
Twin Trifecta carryover balance goes directly to the Jackpot for the
next performance. Every Thursday night of Live racing Dairyland
will have a mandatory Twin Trifecta payout. That's when we guarantee
the carryover pool will be paid out, perfect ticket or not. If
no one has a perfect second-half ticket, the carryover pool is split
by all the first-half winners! The wager is based on a minimum
$2 wager, however $1 wagers are available for boxes, keys and wheels.
No mandatory payout Nov. 25, 2004 or Dec. 25, 2004, payouts moved
to Nov. 24, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2004.
Tri-Super
This is similar to the Twin Trifecta but you must select the top four
finishers in the second half. The carryover jackpot will continue
to grow until someone selects both halves correctly or until the last
live greyhound performance of the month, when the jackpot will be frozen
and then there will be a mandatory payout of that jackpot on the
following Thursday nights in 2004:
February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September
9, October 7, November 4, December 9 and Friday night, December 31.
The wager is based on a minimum $2 wager, however $1 wagers are available
for boxes, keys and wheels.
How To Collect
If your ticket is a winner, take it to any available Mutuel Window after
the race is declared OFFICIAL. You may take the full amount in
payment or wager back part or all of it if you wish on upcoming races.
The amount you wager will automatically be deducted from your winnings.
Do not hesitate to have your ticket checked at any available window
if you think it may be a winner. It only takes a few seconds and
any teller will be happy to check your ticket for you. Also, please
try to avoid cashing winning tickets with less than five minutes to
post time for the next race. Many patrons prefer to wait until
those last few minutes to make their wagers and cashing a winning ticket
can slow the process.
Winning Information
We know that you'll enjoy your visit to Dairyland Greyhound Park even
more if you know where to go for any type of information you need.
Information windows are the first windows of each of the major divisions
of Mutuel lines on each floor. They are numbered 1001, 1101 (when
1st floor is open), 2101, 3101 and 3201. Use these windows for
wagering assistance or other related services.
COMCHEK®
machines are located next to the Mutuel line information windows.
You can get instant cash by using any major credit card at these terminals.
Also for your convenience, we have
TYME® machines located
on all three levels, as well as
EQUIFAX® check cashing at
any Information Mutuel Window.
For your convenience, you can advance wager on any race during the current
race card.
Finally, please remember that if you have a problem at a Mutuel window,
every division has a supervisor that will help you solve your problem.
We hope that you enjoy your visit at Dairyland
Greyhound Park and as always,
we wish you Good Luck.