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What is Hollywood Races?
Hollywood Races is a Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Oregon based service offered by eBet Technologies, Inc., Penn ADW, LLC Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, Penn National Turf Club, LLC and and Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLC (collectively, the “Company”, “we” or “us”) to create, access and use advance deposit accounts for pari-mutuel wagering. Wagering activities are regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission and the Oregon Racing Commission. Hollywood Races is managed by eBet Technologies, Inc. in consultation with Penn ADW, LLC, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, and Penn National Turf Club, LLC. eBet Technologies, Inc., is licensed by the Oregon Racing Commission as a Multi-Jurisdictional Simulcasting and Interactive Wagering Totalizator Hub operator. Penn ADW, LLC is approved by the Oregon Racing Commission as an affiliate of eBet Technologies, Inc. Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, and Penn National Turf Club, LLC are each licensed by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission. Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLC is licensed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
Penn ADW, LLC, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, Penn National Turf Club, LLC, and Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment, LLC are affiliated with PENN Entertainment, the largest operator of pari-mutuel facilities in North America. Through its subsidiaries, PENN Entertainment owns, operates or has ownership interests in forty-three (43) gaming and pari-mutuel racing facilities in the following nineteen jurisdictions: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia. PENN Entertainment operated facilities in aggregate feature approximately 50,000 gaming machines, 1,300 table games and 8,800 hotel rooms.
Can anyone open an account with Hollywood Races?
Many people can but not everyone. Hollywood Races allows users to open advance deposit wagering accounts and transmit pari-mutuel wagering information to participating racetracks around the United States. Advance deposit wagering accounts and pari-mutuel wagering are legal in many but not all U.S. States. Even in States where advance deposit wagering accounts and pari-mutuel wagering are legal, Hollywood Races may be unavailable for internal business reasons. Please see our Eligibility Policy for more details.
How is Hollywood Races a legal service?
Many people can but not everyone. Hollywood Races allows users to open advance deposit wagering accounts and transmit pari-mutuel wagering information to participating racetracks around the United States. Advance deposit wagering accounts and pari-mutuel wagering are legal in many but not all U.S. States. Even in States where advance deposit wagering accounts and pari-mutuel wagering are legal, Hollywood Races may be unavailable for internal business reasons. You must be at least 18-years of age to open an account and some states have higher age requirements for opening accounts. Please see our Eligibility Policy for more details.
Can I watch the races live online and from the mobile app?
Hollywood Races offers sharp and reliable streaming video of races from all of our participating racetracks. If your account does not have any wagering activity for 45 days, or unusual video usage patterns are found with an account, we reserve the right to lock your account. In order to unlock your account you will need to call customer service.
Why do you need my social security number?
Your social security number is needed upon registration because we are required by law to report certain winnings to the IRS. To better understand what winnings are reported, please see the question below.
Are my winnings taxed?
In general, winning wagers are reportable to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when the winnings are: (1) $600 or more; and (2) at least 300 times the amount of the wager (or “Reportable Winning Wagers”). Reportable Winning Wagers are filed with the IRS using Form W-2G.
If winnings minus the wager exceed $5,000 and the winnings are at least 300 times the wager, then federal income tax must be withheld at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%). Such withholding applies to the total amount of winnings less the amount of the wager, not merely the amount in excess of $5,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a winner fails to provide the correct SSN, federal income tax must nonetheless be withheld at a rate of twenty-eight percent (28%) even though the reportable winning wagers fail to exceed the $5,000 threshold. Any federal income tax withholding is reported using Form W-2G.
You may be subject to additional state and local taxes based on your state of residence. Hollywood Races will report all taxes as required by law.
How do I open an account with Hollywood Races?
Online: The fastest and most convenient way to get started is this sign up process.
In Person: Visit one of our PENN Entertainment affiliated facilities listed on our on-site deposits page. When signing up in person, please be specific to the on-track representative that you want to sign up for a Hollywood Races account.
*Please note this is currently only available at Charles Town Races, Dayton Raceway, Mahoning Valley Race Course, Penn National Race Course, Plainridge Race Course and Sanford Orlando Off-Track Wagering.
Download the Mobile App: To sign up for a new account using the Hollywood Races Mobile App you will need to download the app here. Once you have downloaded the app, you will need to click on the “Signup” button and then on the “Hollywood Races Account” button to register.
What does it Cost to Create an Account on Hollywood Races?
We do not charge you any fees for you to create an Account on Hollywood Races. We also do not charge you any fee to place a wager on the mobile app or online. We do require a minimum initial deposit of $25 through any of our many available deposit options. There are some fees associated with certain forms of deposits and withdrawals. Otherwise, you are solely responsible for any fees and charges, including cash advance fees and charges, assessed to you by your bank, credit card or other financial service provider from any deposit into your Account.
What measures are undertaken to secure my funds and transactions?
Our customer’s funds are insured by the Oregon Racing Commission, which holds deposits in a segregated, protected account that is kept independent from Hollywood Races’ operating capital. Further, we have safeguards built into our operating systems that protect all transactions. All information that is requested upon signing up is necessary to verify your identity and to further protect your privacy.
The Oregon Racing Commission requires all license holders to make sure that account holder funds are securely held and maintained in a custody account held at an FDIC-insured bank. These funds are kept segregated from any operating capital and cannot be used for any other purpose except to transact wagering activities, and other instructions or agreements of account holders. Per our terms with the Oregon Racing Commission, all funds in the custody account shall remain the property of the account holders for any purpose until wagered by the account holder or otherwise withdrawn or used in accordance at the account holder’s request per the account holder’s instruction or agreement.
Can I edit my personal information?
Yes. Once your account has been registered you may go on-line to HollywoodRaces.com to update your account information (except for Social Security Number, Date of Birth and First and Last Name.) in the “My Account” tab. For your protection, we may ask you to provide supporting documentation of the change. A signed change of information form must be completed and signed by you as the account holder and submitted to the Customer Service Office. If you have any questions or need assistance in changing information that cannot be changed online, please contact the Customer Service Office at your convenience.
May my friends use my account?
No. You may not permit anyone else to access the Advance Deposit Wagering services via your account.
What protections are there from others using my account?
Your Account ID, Password, Pin, Secret Word and Username protect your account. You should not share this information with any other individual. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account ID, Pin, Password, Secret Word and Username. Hollywood Races assumes that all wagers made through your Account ID, Password, PIN, Secret Word and Username are authorized by you, the account holder. You are responsible for the security of the information tied to your account.
May I access my account from someplace other than my own computer?
Yes, you may access your account from any computer or mobile device that has an Internet or data connection as long as you have your Username and Password. However, you may only transmit wagering instructions where the activity is legal. Please see our Eligibility Policy for more details
For your safety, we recommend that you not log on to your account from a public computer. Please be sure to log out and close out any browsers if you are using a public computer.
What deposit options does Hollywood Races provide?
Hollywood Races allows you to fund your account using various methods:
***All funding options may not be available for customers of certain states.
Is there a minimum deposit amount?
All methods of deposit have varying minimum amounts, starting at $10 for credit cards.
How do I withdraw money from my account?
You can request withdrawals online. To withdraw funds online from your Account, simply log in and select “Withdrawal” from the “Wager Online” dropdown menu. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw and digitally sign your withdrawal request form.
Which credit and debit cards do you accept for deposits?
MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards are accepted for deposits, as are select debit cards that partner with MasterCard and/or Visa and carry those respective logos. All credit and debit card deposits carry a transaction fee in addition to charges from your bank. It is the customer's responsibility to understand their bank's policies in respect to whether your bank will treat your deposit as a purchase or cash advance. Some credit cards transactions will be declined due to restrictions in place by the issuing bank. Contact your credit card issuer in the event of a denied funding transaction with Hollywood Races.
What measures are undertaken to secure my credit card and banking information?
We do not hold your information in our system other than minor ACH related data, which means you will need to provide your information if making a credit card or debit card transaction via telephone. It is very important that you protect your account login, pin and password. Our service is set up to protect your login and all account information on the site. We do this through 256-bit encryption on all pages that contain account information. All customer account information is stored on secure servers, which are not on public networks, and are actively monitored by our staff. For more information, contact a Customer Service Representative.
When do wagers need to be placed?
Wagers must be placed prior to post time and the closing of the wagering pools. Note that tracks have varying “stop wagering” policies and we recommend that wagers be placed as early as possible in order to avoid being shut out due to possible delays over the Internet.
What types of wagers are accepted?
Hollywood Races accepts nearly all wager types offered by tracks presented on our system. The wagering menu will virtually mirror the host tracks' wagering menus with the exception of parlay wagers (such as twin-trifecta or tri-super) which require an exchange ticket. Hollywood Races may, at its discretion, eliminate, for wagering purposes, any pari-mutuel pool at any time.
What tracks are available on Hollywoodraces.com?
See our complete list under Available Tracks.
Which pool does my money go into?
Your wager will be commingled into the appropriate wagering pool of the host track.
Can I still wager via the telephone?
No. After January 1, 2022 telephone operator assisted wagering will not be available.
Can I view my wagering history?
Past wagers can be viewed in the "Bet History" by selecting the “Bet History” under the Wager Now dropdown. You can view your wagers by track, bet type and date range.
Can I cancel my wager?
Yes, you have the ability to cancel your wager (up to $250) on the mobile app or online platform.
How do I cancel my wager online?
To cancel an online wager that meets the above criteria, please follow these steps:
Cancellation rules are subject to change.
Are there any restrictions on cancelling wagers?
The ability to cancel wagers may be restricted due to agreements with host tracks or respective racing commission rules. All cancellations are monitored by Hollywood Races and if found to be excessive or an attempt to manipulate pools the account holder risks losing their cancellation privileges or having the account closed entirely. Pool manipulation abuse is strictly prohibited. Cancellation rules are subject to change at any time.
For additional questions concerning Hollywood Race’s wager cancellation policy, please call our Customer Service Office.
What happens to my wager when a horse has been scratched that is part of my wager?
Hollywood Races follows the rules in the jurisdiction where the host track is located. We will mirror the host track's policies when it comes to providing refunds or assigning other horses in accordance for handling scratches. The decision of the host track is final.
What happens if my wager isn’t transmitted properly?
Wagering instructions transmitted using your Account are sent into combined pools at the host track, which may have minimum wager or other requirements to accept wagers. In the event wagering instructions are accepted by us but not transmitted or accepted by the host track for any reason (including, without limitation, tote error, track error, communications complications, merge failure or any mechanical, communications or human error), the Company either (i) will accept the wager if it is a straight, exacta, or trifecta wager and pay the official host track pari-mutuel payouts for such winning wagers in the applicable pool; or otherwise (ii) will cancel the wager if it is an exotic wager (any wager other than a straight, exacta, or trifecta wager) and refund the wagering amount to your Account.
What happens if the host track posts incorrect payoffs?
In the event multiple “official” prices are posted by the host track (as a result of miscalculation of payoffs by the track, an error by the state judges, or any other reason), we will ascertain the final “official” prices from the host track and will make any adjustment to your Account necessary to correct any incorrect debits or credits made to your Account as a result of receiving the non-final “official” prices.
What handicapping information on the races is available?
We offer a wide variety of Thoroughbred & Harness racing information for participating tracks running each day. In the “Free Picks” section of the website Hollywood Races plans to offer free stakes selections and analysis every Friday for selected feature races for that weekend and free daily selections from local on-site personalities and handicappers at several PENN Entertainment affiliated racetracks for each racing day.
In addition, customers may purchase a large variety of handicapping materials, including daily racing programs, in our MY STORE tab within your wagering page. Additionally, past performances are offered on a complimentary basis for several international tracks and be alert for special promotions on free or discounted handicapping materials.
Are video streaming and race replays available?
Yes. Live video streaming and race replays are available to active wagering account holders for all tracks available. Ability to access video may be based on satisfying any of the minimum wagering activity listed below:
Management reserves the right to restrict video usage when wagering requirements are not met, when abuse of the live video streaming is suspected, or at their discretion.
Why does my video disappear when I click on the "box" symbol next to the "x" on the video screen?
This occurs when your internet browser is "Blocking Pop-Up's." We recommend using Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari browsers and disabling your "Pop-Up Blocker" for Hollywoodraces.com to get the best video watching experience possible.
Why does my video not show up on when I first log in?
This is to allow you to customize how you would like to assign the racetracks to the three video locations on the screen. In order to assign and load up a track for video, simply locate that track on the left side of the page and click on the small "drop-down arrow" which will give you the options to make it a favorite, play the video on the left, play the video in the middle or play the video on the right. By assigning various tracks to different parts of the screen, you can easily watch three tracks at once and toggle them back and forth as you'd like! By making a track a "favorite" you can then use the "Tracks Module" on the left side of the page to only display your favorite tracks.
What help is available for video streaming issues?
For any video streaming issues and troubleshooting tips on all video, please see RCN Video Help or call RCN’s help line at (702) 227-7592.
For all other video help requests, please contact our Customer Service Office.
When requesting help, please provide the following information: Operating system name and version, browser name and version, Flash Player version and/or Windows Media Player version, and approximate amount of bandwidth provided by internet service provider.
How do resolve any dispute with my account?
Please contact our Customer Service Office and speak to a customer service representative.
What can I do if I suspect that I or someone I know has a gambling problem?
Hollywood Races encourages responsibility in gambling behavior. If you or anyone you know have a gambling problem, or suspect they may have a gambling problem please contact the National Council of Problem Gambling toll free at 1-800-522-4700 or http://www.ncpgambling.org/. Additional information is also available at PENN Entertainment's Corporate Website.