Horse racing Year Global Horse Racing Industry Revenue Number of Horse Races Worldwide 2016 $115 billion 180,000 2017 $120 billion 180,000 2018 $133 billion 180,000 2019 $143 billion

Pari-mutuel Pari-mutuel betting is a system of betting where bets are placed into a pool, and the winnings are shared among the winning bets after taxes and the

Belmont Stakes Year Attendance Handle Winner 2021 11,238 $102.7 million Essential Quality 2020 No Fans $67.7 million Tiz the Law 2019 56,217 $139.2 million Sir Winston 2018 90,327

Payout percentages Statistic Reference 84% Maryland Matters 91% Online Gambling 89% The Baltimore Sun Sports betting in Maryland bars is now legal, making it easier for betting enthusiasts