There just may be a new sport riding a wave of popularity in the ever-expanding wagering marketplace.
Of course, horse racing is not new. In fact, it predates the formation of the United States, and legalized sports betting in a pari-mutuel format has been around since William Howard Taft was in the White House.
However, it may seem new to some. With more eyeballs on some of the big races and more dollars being wagered on them, it feels like there is more talk about horse racing this year.
“We’re on the heels of a massive Kentucky Derby that led to huge wagering during the Preakness and was leading up to more interest in the Belmont,” said FanDuel TV racing host and reporter Scott Hazelton.
