Autotote
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Autotote, which has been renamed Scientific Games, is a company that supplies pari-mutuel wagering systems worldwide. These are automated, computerized off-track and on-track betting systems for betting on horse races, greyhound racing and jai-alai. It is an integrated system for off-track betting, keeping track of race results and winning tickets, and race simulcasting. Autotote Enterprises operates the off-track betting system in the State of Connecticut.
In 2002, former Autotote employee Chris Harn confessed to fraudulently cashing so-called "test tickets" (for system maintenance) for $80,000 after he was caught in a fraudulent betting scheme, when an accomplice tried to collect $3.1 million on a fraudulent bet on the Breeders' Cup. Chris Harn's story was portrayed in the Court TV program Masterminds.[1] [2]
Luke Weil, the heir to the Autotote fortune, is featured in a revealing and frank documentary called Born Rich, about the experience of growing up as the heir to one of the world's greatest fortunes.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "New security measures announced by Autotote". Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/motorracing/bal-sp.raceshort16nov16,1,1083428.story?coll=bal-sports-auto. Retrieved 2002-11-16.
- ^ Barrett, Larry. "How Autotote Insider Rigged the System". Ziff-Davis Media. http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Projects-Security/How-Autotote-Insider-Rigged-the-System. Retrieved 2002-12-01.
- ^ Leonard, John. "Richie Rich". TV film review in New York Magazine. http://newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/arts/tv/reviews/n_9377/. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
[edit] External links
- Scientific Games Racing, formerly Autotote Systems.
