Fixed Odds vs. Pari-Mutuel Horse Betting: What Changes for Bettors?
U.S. horse racing has traditionally been built around pari-mutuel wagering, where bettors wager into pools and the final dividend is calculated after betting closes. Fixed-odds horse betting uses a different model: a bookmaker offers a price and, once an eligible wager is accepted, that price is generally locked rather than changing with the tote pool….
