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'''Autotote''', which has been renamed [[Scientific Games Corporation|Scientific Games]], |
'''Autotote''', which has been renamed [[Scientific Games Corporation|Scientific Games]], is a company that supplies [[Parimutuel betting|pari-mutuel]] wagering systems worldwide. These are automated, [[computer]]ized off-track and on-track [[gambling|betting]] systems for betting on [[horse racing|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. |
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In 2002, former Autotote employee Chris Harn confessed to fraudulently cashing unclaimed tickets 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 (Canadian TV series)|Masterminds]]''.<ref> {{cite web | url= http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/motorracing/bal-sp.raceshort16nov16,1,1083428.story?coll=bal-sports-auto | title=New security measures announced by Autotote | publisher= Baltimore Sun | accessdate=2002-11-16 }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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<ref> {{cite web |author=Barrett, Larry | url= http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Projects-Security/How-Autotote-Insider-Rigged-the-System | title=How Autotote Insider Rigged the System | publisher= Ziff-Davis Media | accessdate=2002-12-01 }}</ref> |
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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.<ref> {{cite web |author=Leonard, John | url= http://newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/arts/tv/reviews/n_9377/ | title=Richie Rich | publisher= TV film review in ''New York Magazine''| accessdate=2008-11-11 }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.autotote.com/sgcorp/parimutuel.asp Scientific Games Racing], formerly Autotote Systems. |
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Revision as of 20:42, 16 February 2012
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 unclaimed tickets 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]
References
- ^ "New security measures announced by Autotote". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2002-11-16. [dead link]
- ^ Barrett, Larry. "How Autotote Insider Rigged the System". Ziff-Davis Media. Retrieved 2002-12-01.
- ^ Leonard, John. "Richie Rich". TV film review in New York Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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External links
- Scientific Games Racing, formerly Autotote Systems.