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form of betting on races; form of betting and of handling the betting on horse races at racetracks, in which those holding winning tickets divide the total amount bet in proportion to their wagers, less a percentage for the management, taxes, etc.

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Usage examples (31)
  • Putting in a pari-mutuel horse race track without slots.
  • But whether pari-mutuel gambling came to Purcell County or not,
  • He wants this pari-mutuel thing to get off the ground without a hitch.
  • In either case, it meant hanging around the pari-mutuel with your eyes open.
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