Meadowlands: Two winning tickets in Friday's Pick 8

A $40,802 carryover led to strong play, which led to a big payout in the $1 Pick 8 Friday night at the Meadowlands.

The carryover motivated bettors to contribute $14,604 in "new money" to the wagering pool, bringing the total to $55,288. After a sequence saw winner's odds of 10-1, 2-1, 4-5, 1-2, 2-1, 5-2, 1-5, and 9-2, two tickets cashed for $26,543.90.

One of the winning tickets was hit onsite at the Meadowlands, while the second was through the Portland Hub.

For Saturday, February 14, there will be a $50,000 carryover in the Pick 8.

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Pick 8 Details:

-$1 minimum bet

-Wager spans races 3-10

-If a player picks all eight winners and possesses the only ticket, they take the entire pool. If there are multiple winners, the pool will be split among those with eight correct

-When the bet is not hit, 25 percent of the new money in the pool will be paid out to those with the most winners, with 75 percent of the pool carrying over

-There is no mandatory payout date for the Pick 8.

--press release (Meadowlands)--