Official Rules for the “HORSE PLAYER WORLD SERIES” qualifying round. The finals will be held in Las Vegas 2009 at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. The qualifiers have an opportunity to play for $1,000,000.00 in cash and prizes.

 

• There will be an entry fee of  $150 you may have up to three entries per player. The contest is based on a $2 win and $2 place format with a 20-1 cap for win, and 10-1 for place payouts. Your wagers will be $2 to win and place on the same horse.

 

• The overall/total prize payout will be based on number of entries. We will cap the total number of entries at 400. The cash payout will be determined the day of the contest by management.

 

 

• The contest will be based on 12 mandatory races. The contest will be a one-day contest on 8/10/08.  The top three finishers will qualify for the HPWS contest to be held in Las Vegas.

 

• The contest races will be from: New York, Kentucky, Chicago and races from River Downs. There will be a cap total of 400 entries for this contest.

 

• Gates will open at 11:00 for contest players only in the clubhouse. We will have check-in from 11:00 –1:30 for contest players. Players registered on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

 

• Early bird entries will be accepted one month prior to the contest. If you enter before this deadline, you will be eligible for special prizes the day of the contest. The Early bird deadline to enter is 7/17/08. Checks and money orders must be made out to River Downs. Please do not mail cash payments. You may come by the office and sign up in person, or may do so the day of the contest. Be sure to secure your entry by entering early.

 

• You must select a runner in each of the mandatory races. If you fail to select a runner, then you will receive no points for that race. PLEASE WAGER EARLY TO AVOID BEING SHUTOUT.

                                                                       

 

• All scratches and changes will be available at the contest table. There will also be a schedule of the mandatory races and their post times. We will also make announcements throughout the day reminding players of upcoming races.

 

• In the event of a track or race cancellation, management will select another race, and it will be made known to all players with ample time to handicap. In the event of track cancellation, management will select another track to be used by all players. Management decision is final and binding to all players.

 

 

• In the event of tie. The following rules will be applied to break the tie. (1) The total number of winners on the day. (2) The highest single race payoff. (3) If there is still a tie after examining the following information, the tied players will shake dice to break the tie. You will need to keep all tickets, and if you have multiple accounts it is your responsibility to keep entries separated.

 

• In the event of a power outage, the contest will be finished the next available day of racing. Or, if there have been 6 or more races run, then we will take scores and determine winners from this data.

 

• If you have any questions about the contest, your entries, or format please visit the contest table.

 

• All race results will posted at the registration table during the day.

 

• If you are an owner or trainer who has a runner in a selected race, you may not enter the contest. NO employees are allowed to participate in the contest.

 

 

• If you have already qualified as a player for the HPWS contest at another site, you may play for prize money only. The next player who finishes 4^th will qualify as a player in this event.  You must inform the registration table upon entering.

 

• You are responsible for the timely placement of all of your wagers. Please make your wagers early. It is your responsibility to wager, or if you have a late scratch you will receive the post time favorite.  It is your responsibility to hold all of your tickets to verify any questions, and if you have multiple accounts, please keep them separated.

• In the event of a Tote malfunction or electrical malfunction. The player will automatically receive the post time win pool favorite. This only applies to players who have not already placed a wager and were shut out due to these unforeseen circumstances. 

 

• All decisions of management are final and binding to all participants. Management has the right to exclude anyone from playing in the contest for any reason. Management also reserves the right to change and or alter any rules as seen fit. Management has the right to cancel and refund monies for the contest if there are unforeseen problems or decisions of management.

Click Here for Official Entry Form