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Off-Track Horse Betting Comes to Cell Phones

by Tim Stevens on October 18, 2007 at 01:11 PM

OTB Goes In Your PocketIf you live in New York -- anywhere in New York -- chances are you're no more than a few miles away from the ubiquitous OTB, or Off Track Betting. It's the place horse racing junkies go when they want to lose some money but can't get to the track. Now, it seems, gamblers may be able to lose some money wherever they are, thanks to a mobile application called mWager. Gamblers can already place bets from the New York Racing Association website, but assuming it is approved by the New York Racing and Wagering Board, mWager would let anyone do the same from their mobile phone.

The software has been around since 2005, but this will be the first time it will be approved for use by NYRA. mWager pulls down odds and results directly to your phone along with links to specific information about the horses like jockey, trainer, and owner. Placing bets is done with just a few button presses and, presto, you're well on your way to gaming addiction.

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