| 摘要 |
A pari-mutuel wagering method and apparatus that enables a bettor to determine specific amounts to bet on each of several entries in a race in accordance with specific predetermined criteria, such as total amount to be bet and consistency of profit should any of the selected entries win. Also disclosed is a handheld device 12 in communication with a tote board 14 at a pari-mutuel wagering event which receives data concerning the competitive entries and the odds associated with each entry. For each event, a total bet is determined and a subset of entries picked for which the total bet is to be allocated among. A computation is made as to the allocation based on the current odds of each entry and the desired rate of return on the total bet if any of the selected entries wins. The bet and entry data is then uploaded to the tote board at which it is accepted and entered.
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