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Empire 6 jackpot stands at $367,919

by NYRA Press Office

Mandatory payout on Labor Day

With no unique winning tickets in the five days since the August 18 mandatory payout of the Empire 6, NYRA's new jackpot-style multi-race wager, a jackpot of $367,919 will carry into Wednesday's card at Saratoga Race Course.

Week 4 of the Empire 6, the final week of the 2019 meet at the Spa, features a mandatory payout day on Labor Day, September 2. As a result, the entire net pool plus jackpot amount will be distributed to those selecting the greatest number of winners on Monday's card.

The Empire 6 features a $0.20 bet minimum paired with a 20 percent takeout and has provided horseplayers with consistently large payouts since it was added to the wagering menu on August 7. On three of the 15 days the Empire 6 has paid out five figure totals including $37,064 on August 21; $25,145 on August 14 and $12,547 on August 18.

Live racing resumes on Wednesday at Saratoga with a 10-race card highlighted by the Grade 3, $150,0000 The With Anticipation. The Empire 6 begins in Race 5 with an approximate post time of 2:58 p.m.

The Empire 6 requires the bettor to select the first-place finisher of the final six races of the card. It was added to the NYRA wagering menu on August 7 and will be offered on live race days at all NYRA tracks.

If one unique ticket exists, then 100% of the net pool, plus the jackpot carryover if applicable, will be paid to the winner. If there is no unique wager selecting the first-place finisher in all six races, then 75% of the day's net pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of races. The remainder will be added into the jackpot and carried to the next day's Empire 6.