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// Horse Race Betting 101 // What the scene is like

Horse Race Betting

WHAT THE SCENE IS LIKE

There are plenty of places online to place your wagers, even one (www.tvgfree.com) where you can practice betting for free (of course your payouts are “free” too). For the real experience, go to an actual track—admission is typically $2. But for novices, an Off Track Betting (OTB) parlor (www.nycotb.com) is the best place to start.

In New York City, OTBs are relatively easy to spot—just look for a bunch of hard lookin’ dudes (plus “choice” ladies) hanging outside a dusty storefront. If you go this weekend, be prepared for the most walleyed ice grills you’ve even seen—the regulars aren’t fond of “one-weekend Derby degenerates.” But armed with your Complex guide, waltz right up to the window and place your bets with confidence. And be sure to send us our ten percent.

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