2017 BetAmerica World Harness Handicapping Championship set for April 29

from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ—Next Saturday (April 29), the top horseplayers in North America will compete for $50,000 in prize money in the 2017 BetAmerica World Harness Handicapping Championship, at the Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J.

The BetAmerica World Harness Handicapping Championship is a one-day tournament, with a welcome reception the evening prior. Forty-nine players qualified via BetAmerica online tournaments and on-site track tournaments held at the Meadowlands, Tioga and Vernon Downs, Northville Downs, Monticello, Standardbred Canada, Buffalo, Plainridge, Scioto Downs and Hoosier Park. Players that did not earn a seat through a qualifying event can directly buy-in for $800.

The BetAmerica WHHC contest format requires players to bet 10 races: their choice of six Meadowlands races, plus four designated mandatory races from Buffalo, Hoosier Park, Mohawk, and the Meadowlands. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Prize payouts are to the top 10, with a guaranteed prize pool of $50,000.

Walk-up registrations will be accepted for the BetAmerica WHHC final until 7 p.m. on April 29.

For the contest entry form and complete rules visit www.PlayMeadowlands.com.