Mandatory payouts offered on New Year's Eve card at the Big A

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced today, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the New York State Gaming Commission, a mandatory payout will take place on New Year's Eve Monday, December 31 at Aqueduct Racetrack for the entire pools for the early Pick 5, NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 and Pick 6. 

The early Pick 5, covering the first five races on the day's card, will kick off the first of the mandatory multi-race payout wagers on New Year's Eve with a first post of 12:50 p.m.

The NYRA Bets Late Pick 5, available exclusively to NYRA Bets members nationwide, as well as on-track in New York or through a simulcast facility, is offered on the last 5 races and will begin with a claiming event for older fillies and mares in Race 4. 

The NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 and Pick 6, covering the last six races, will each include the day's feature, the $100,000 Damon Runyon for New York-bred juveniles, carded as Race 7.

Monday, December 31, will also be the last day NYRA Bets members who place wagers on Aqueduct can receive a three percent rebate. For more information on the NYRA Bets December three percent bonus, visit NYRABets.com.