by Pat McKenna
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 bonus will be increased to $3 million on Sunday, September 3.
Sunday’s $3 million Late Pick Five Bonus is available exclusively to NYRA Bets members. In addition to the pari-mutuel payout, the bonus will be paid out should a single winner capture the Late Pick 5 on September 3. To qualify for the $3 million bonus, the wager must be placed through NYRA Bets.
The $3 million NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 will be offered only on Sunday, September 3.
The NYRA Bets $1 million Late Pick 5 bonus began in July at Saratoga Race Course and has been available to NYRA Bets customers every Saturday and Sunday throughout the 2023 summer meet.
For additional information on the Late Pick 5 and eligibility details for the $3 million single-winner bonus, please visit nyrabets.com/million.
Launched as a national advance deposit wagering platform (ADW) in 2016 and currently available to customers in 36 states, NYRA Bets provides fans the opportunity to wager on horse racing from anywhere at any time. The NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at NYRABets.com.
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Week #3 at Saratoga Race Course Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28
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Pat McKenna, Mark Bardack
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