Meadowlands: Pick 6 creating excitement with another carryover Friday

On a night-to-night basis, the 50-cent Pick-4 and 20-cent Pick-5 are the most popular multi-leg bets offered at The Meadowlands, but when it comes to a wager where carryovers create big-time excitement among Big M players, the 20-cent Pick-6 rules the roost.

On Jan. 19, the Pick-6 failed to yield a winning ticket, creating a carryover of $4,532. The next night (Jan. 20), once again, no winners, upping the carryover to $14,531. Now, bettors had the motivation they needed to jump into the pool, which totaled over $54,000 after more than $40,000 in “new money” was funneled in the pot.

“The 20-cent Pick-6 figured to attract a lot of attention last Friday night,” said track Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason Settlemoir. “And it certainly did. When the Pick-6 concluded after race 13, there was one winner that successfully navigated the complex puzzle.”

After a sequence that saw winner’s odds of 7-5, 20-1, 6-5, 8-1, 5-1 and 9-1, that shrewd handicapper walked away with $48,579.92.

“There is a new catch phrase at The Meadowlands,” said Settlemoir. “Which is creating a lot of interest not only in the racing world, but the gambling world as well. The term ‘negative takeout’ is when you pay out more money than the amount wagered. The Big M offers these what-used-to-be-rare opportunities frequently, where the combination of low takeout and a carryover create enormous mathematical advantages for the horseplayer.”

Last Friday, the total pool exceeded the new money by $4,000, so the winning bettor was in a pool that returned 111 percent to him or her.

“Pick-6 fans will have another shot at a carryover this Friday (Feb. 2),” said Settlemoir. “There is a 20-cent minimum bet and a low 15 percent takeout. The Pick-6 starts on race eight, with a carryover of $5,938, and our fans should always keep in mind that we offer free past performances for all Meadowlands programs at playmeadowlands.com.”

-edited release (Meadowlands)