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Win Bet

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A Win Bet is the most basic type of wager in which you bet on a specific competitor, such as a horse or a team, to finish in first place. If your selection wins, you win the bet; if they finish in any other position, you lose.

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  • 1A Win Bet is the most basic type of wager in which you bet on a specific competitor, such as a horse

Win Bet

A Win Bet is the most basic type of wager in which you bet on a specific competitor, such as a horse or a team, to finish in first place. If your selection wins, you win the bet; if they finish in any other position, you lose.

Example

I placed a $20 Win Bet on the number 5 horse to win the Kentucky Derby.

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