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NHC XI Previews

Lone Star Park Handicapping Championship Series
Where: Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas
When: Pre-qualifying tournaments on Saturday, Feb. 7; Saturday, April 4; and Saturday, July 25, leading to the championship final on Saturday, Oct. 24.
How much: Free; pre-qualifiers are limited to the first 450 entrants; finale is open to the top 50 finishers of the three pre-qualifying events
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical wagers of the following type: two (2) $50 Win, Place, Show on one horse (total of $300); two (2) $10 Exacta box with three horses (total of $120); two (2) $20 Exacta box with three horses (total of $240); two (2) $5 Trifecta box with four horses (total of $240); two (2) $1 Superfecta box with five horses (total of $240). In the July 25 pre-qualifier, five of the plays much come from races at Lone Star Park while the other five must be at the following simulcast tracks: Saratoga, Arlington, Del Mar or Louisiana Downs. In the finals, all 10 plays are optional. In addition to the top six finishers in the finals earning NHC berths (which also includes round-trip airfare from Dallas-Fort Worth to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort, prize money is $1,500 for first place and $500 for second through sixth. Click the link below for details on the prize money in the pre-qualifying events.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: Lone Star Park
Contact: Kim Bordano (kimb@lonestarpark.com, 972-237-1134)

NHC Last Chance Qualifier
Where: Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010
How Much: $500
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player�s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. This contest awards the last five NHC berths before the finals at the Red Rock on Jan. 29-30, 2010, with 70 percent of entry fees going to the NHC purse. The remaining 30 percent is distributed as prize money.
NHC qualifying spots: 5
Website: http://www.redrocklasvegas.com/gaming/book.php
Contact: Jason McCormick (Jason.McCormick@StationCasinos.com, 702-797-7798)

Surfside Super Qualifier
Where: Surfside Race Place in Del Mar, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26-27
Field: Limited to the first 300 entries.
How much: $500 for NHC Tour Members; $625 for non-members; limit 3 entries per person
Format: This is an NHC Super Qualifier with six NHC berths compared to the regular Surfside qualifiers that have three. Contestants place eight mythical $20 across-the-board wagers on the last eight races at Santa Anita each day, with a cap of $100 to win, $50 to place and $25 to show. First place wins 40 percent of the prize pool ($12,000 with a full field of 200), with 20 percent for second, 10 percent for third, 6 percent for fourth, 4 percent for fifth, and 2 percent each for sixth through 15th.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: Surfside Race Place
Contact: Eric Canfield (ecanfield@sdfair.com, 858-792-4248 ext. 4248)

NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Saturday, Dec. 19
How Much: $400; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 150 paid entries (SOLD OUT)
Format: Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on races selected from two racetracks (Fair Grounds and Hollywood Park). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. One NHC qualifying spot will be awarded for every 25 contest entries, so a full field yields 6 NHC berths, which also includes hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort but not airfare or ground transportation. NHC Tour Points will be available for those finishing in the top 10 percent (expected to be 15 with rounding).
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: http://nhcqualify.com
Contact: support@nhcqualify.com

NHC Tour-Maiden Challenge
Where: http://games.ntra.com//default.aspx?action=rules
When: Saturday, Dec. 19
How Much: Free contest for NHC Tour members who have yet to qualify for NHC XI
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers on designated races on Saturday, Dec. 19. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. The top finisher earns a berth into the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. No prize money will be awarded, and no NHC Tour points.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: http://games.ntra.com//default.aspx?action=rules
Contact: Michele Ravencraft (mravencraft@ntra.com, 859-422-2657)

NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Sunday, Dec. 13
How Much: $400; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 150 paid entries (SOLD OUT)
Format : Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on races selected from two racetracks (Fair Grounds and Hollywood Park). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. One NHC qualifying spot will be awarded for every 25 contest entries, so a full field yields 6 NHC berths, which also includes hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort but not airfare or ground transportation. NHC Tour Points will be available for those finishing in the top 10 percent (expected to be 15 with rounding).
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: http://nhcqualify.com
Contact: support@nhcqualify.com

Golden Gate Fields DRF Handicapping Contests
Where: Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, Calif.
When: Friday, Dec. 11; Saturday, Dec. 12; Sunday, Dec. 13
How Much: Free; limit 1 entry per person
Format: Contest includes a mythical $20 win bet on races three through eight with the pari-mutuel payoffs determining the standings. Cards must be turned in by 5 minutes to post of the third race. Each day is a separate contest with one Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship, berth, including airfare and hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas for the Jan. 29-30 finals. Entry cards will be handed out at the admission gates each day until 10 minutes prior to the third race. There is no prize money with only the champion winning the trip to Vegas. In the case of a tie, a random draw will be held to determine the winner of the NHC berth and trip. Winners must respond by Dec. 20 to claim their trip, or the next highest finisher will be drawn (with another random drawing if needed).
NHC qualifying spots: 3 (one each day)
Website: http://www.goldengatefields.com/NR/rdonlyres/11C61E61-7821-4AB0-9629-2EE9470C4186/0/2009DRFHandicappingRules.pdf
Contact: Kristin Finkel (Kristin.finkel@goldengatefields.com, 510-559-7331)

3rd Annual DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Qualifier
Where: Beulah Park in Grove City, Ohio
When: Saturday, Dec. 12
How Much: $250; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 350 entries.
Format: No� walk-up entries accepted. Entries must be paid in advance by close of business on Thursday, Dec. 10. Contestants will make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with eight live Beulah Park races being mandatory and the other seven being player�s choice. Prices are capped at 20-1 to win ($42) and 10-1 to place ($22). The top six finishers who have not previously qualified for the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship will earn berths to the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. Eighty percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money. Assuming a full field of 350, first place would be worth $30,000, with $15,000 for second, $7,500 for third, $5,000 for fourth, $2,500 for fifth, $1,500 for sixth through 10th, $1,000 for 11th through 15th.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: http://beulahpark.com/
Contact: Holly Freking (holly@beulahpark.com, 614-871-9600)

NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Sunday, Dec. 6
How Much: $400; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 150 paid entries (SOLD OUT)
Format: Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on races selected from two racetracks (Fair Grounds and Hollywood Park). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. One NHC qualifying spot will be awarded for every 25 contest entries, so a full field yields 6 NHC berths, which also includes hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort but not airfare or ground transportation. NHC Tour Points will be available for those finishing in the top 10 percent (expected to be 15 with rounding).
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: http://nhcqualify.com
Contact: support@nhcqualify.com

DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Qualifier
Where: Turfway Park in Florence, Ky.
When: Sunday, Dec. 6
How Much: $150 ($48 to be used as a live bankroll with the remainder going to the prize pool); no limit on the number of entries per person
Format: Contestants make $2 win-and-place wagers on 12 different races. Players may use the same horse for both bets or choose to bet one horse to win and another to place. Since it�s a live-money format, there is no cap on prices. Placings will be determined by accumulated earnings. In case of a tie, the higher placing will go to the player with the highest percentage of winners selected. In addition to their live-money earnings (which must be cashed out at the end of the tournament on Dec. 6), first place will be worth $7,500, with $4,500 for second, $2,500 for third, $1,000 for fourth, $500 for fifth and $300 for sixth through 10th. In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: http://www.turfway.com/contests_games.asp
Contact: Wolfgang Kratzenberg (wkratzenberg@tpark.com, 859-647-4818)

DRF/NTRA Handicapping Challenge
Where: Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
When: Saturday, Dec. 5
How Much: $150; limit 3 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 500 entries.
Format: Players will make a $2 win-and-place wager on 15 races with eight races being mandatory as determined by management and the remaining seven being player�s choice from six tracks available via simulcast at Keeneland on Saturday, Dec. 5. The top three finishers who have not previously qualified for the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship will earn berths to the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. Based on a field of 400 (and will be adjusted with the actual number of contestants), the cash prizes will be $15,000 for first, $7,500 for second, $4,000 for third, $2,500 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $1,000 for sixth through 10th, $400 for 11th through 15th, $300 for 16th through 20th, and $250 for 21st through 25th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: http://www.keeneland.com/simulcasts/lists/contests/allitemsalt.aspx
Contact: Karen King (kking@keeneland.com, 859-288-4260)

Last Chance Freeze-Out Tournament?????
Where: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN
When: Saturday, Nov. 28
How Much: $600 of which $100 is entry fee and $500 is live bankroll. 100% of entry fees will be returned as prize money.
Format: Play will begin at approximately noon (central time). Ten mandatory races will be selected for the tournament. All players must wager at least $100 on each of the ten races (tenth race wager is a minimum of $100 or 20% of bankroll, whichever is larger). Players may wager the $100 required minimum in any combination of bets offered WITHIN the contest race. Races will be bet one at a time in chronological order. No advanced wagering is allowed. Any money won through tournament wagers can then be wagered in subsequent bets. Any player that does not have at least $100 remaining to wager in a tournament race will be eliminated from play. At the conclusion of the 10th contest race, the two players with the largest bankrolls will win an NHC entry. Prize money to be paid as follows: 1st : 50% of entry fees; 2nd : 35%; 3rd : 15%. Remaining bankrolls are returned to players at the conclusion of the tournament.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: http://www.canterburypark.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=NY2rt5ZPQoE=&tabid=209
Contact: Jeff Maday (jmaday@canterburypark.com, 952.496.6437)

NTRA NHC Tour Online Handicapping Challenge
Where: http://www.ntra.com/nhc/nhctour/
When: Friday, Nov. 27
How Much: Free to NHC Tour members; limit 1 entry per person
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers on designated races from Fair Grounds, Churchill Downs, Woodbine and Hawthornoe on Friday, Nov. 27. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. The top two finishers earn berths into the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. No prize money will be awarded. The top 30 finishers will receive NHC Tour points.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: http://www.ntra.com/nhc/nhctour/
Contact: Michele Ravencraft (mravencraft@ntra.com, 859-422-2657)

Fall Meet Handicapping Challenge
Where: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
When: Preliminary tournaments are held Nov. 1, Nov. 4, Nov. 8, Nov. 11, Nov. 15, and Nov. 18, with the finals on Sunday, Nov. 22
How Much: $30
Field: Preliminary tournaments limited to 400 entries; finals includes only top 25 finishers from preliminary tourneys.
Format: In the preliminary events, each contestant starts with a mythical $24 and must bet exactly $2 to win and place on six contest races, Churchill�s third through eighth races. Splitting the wagers between two different horses is allowed. Points are based on the pari-mutuel payoffs earned by those selections with a cap of $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the top 25 finishers earning a spot in the Nov. 22 finals to play for the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship berths, the winner of the preliminary contest will win $1,400 with $800 for second, $500 for third, $400 for fourth, $300 for fifth, $250 for sixth, $200 for seventh and $150 for eighth. In the Nov. 22 finals, the same format and payout structure will be in place, with the addition of the two berths in the NHC finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas along with roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: http://www.churchilldowns.com/racing-handicapping/handicapping-contest
Contact: Merv Huber (merv.huber@kyderby.com, 502-636-4503)

TwinSpires Biggest Vegas Qualifier Ever
Where: http://www.twinspires.com
When: Saturday, Nov. 21
How Much: $300; limit two per person
Field: 650 maximum; limited to those who live in a state where wagering on TwinSpires is legal.
Format: Contestants will make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers on all mandatory races with prices capped at $52 to win and $26 to place. All selections must be made online. First place is a guaranteed $10,000 with $5,000 for second, $2,000 for third and paying down to 65th place, or 10 percent of the field. The top 15 finishers who have not already qualified will be awarded berths to the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. Winners will be responsible for their own transportation out of their prize money, but will receive hotel accommodations at the Red Rock during the finals. Ten spots will also be awarded to the Horseplayer World Series for a total of 25 Vegas contest berths.
NHC qualifying spots: 15
Website: http://www.twinspires.com/php/fw/vegas/1.0/Index/rules
Contact: Rich Nilsen (rnilsen@brisnet.com, 800-354-9206 ext 262)

Aqueduct Handicapping Challenge
Where: Aqueduct Racetrack in Jamaica, N.Y.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15
How Much: $400; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 200 entries
Format: Contestants will make 10 win-and-place wagers each day of the two-day event from the contest tracks of Aqueduct, Calder and Churchill with at least five of the plays required to be at Aqueduct. Nine of the plays each day will be $20 to win and place, while the other one will be $40 to win and place. Win payoffs capped at 15-1 (or maximum payoff of $320 on a $20 win bet or $640 on a $40 play), while place and show odds are capped at 8-1 (or a maximum payoff of $180 on a $20 wager and $360 on a $40 wager). In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive hotel accommodations as well as reimbursement of up to $400 in airfare to Las Vegas. All entry fees will be returned as prize money. Assuming a full field of 200, first place will be worth $35,000, with $10,000 for second, $7,500 for third, $5,000 for fourth, and paying down to $600 for those from 16th through 20th. There will also be a $1,000 prize for the highest score on each contest day.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: http://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/stories/Aqu_HandicappingChallenge09.shtml
Contact: Kathy Locke (klocke@nyrainc.com, 718-659-2273)

Ultimate Handicappers Invitational
Where: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn.
When: Friday and Saturday, Nov.. 6-7
How Much: $3,000 of which $1,000 will go to the prize pool (more than 100% to be paid out) and $2,000 to be used for contest wagers.
Format: Players will be wagering on at least 10 of the 14 Breeders� Cup races held on Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita. Wagering bankroll on Friday is $800. On Saturday, players begin with Friday�s ending bankroll plus the remaining $1,200. The Breeders� Cup Classic is mandatory and all players must wager. Each player MUST BET AT LEAST HALF of his/her current bankroll on each race (10 races minimum). Example: On Friday, the first race that a player wagers on, total bet must be at least $400 (half of $800 starting bankroll). If the player cashes that race for $2600 making his current bankroll $3,000, the next race player wagers on: total bet must be at least $1500. Any bet offered WITHIN any of the races is allowed. Any combination of bets can be made:win, place, show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas (ten cent superfectas are allowed). Top two players at the conclusion of Saturday earn NHC entries. Prize money paid as follows: first, 60% of entry fees; second, 20%, third, 10%; fourth, 6%; fifth, 4%.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: http://www.canterburypark.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=otC4peLkz0I=&tabid=208
Contact: Jeff Maday (jmaday@canterburypark.com, 952-496-6437)

Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
Where: http://www.ntra.com/nhc/nhctour/
When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7
How Much: $10,000 with $2,500 going to the prize pool and $7,500 to be used as a live bankroll; maximum 2 entries per person; limited to first 100 entrants.
Format: Tournament races will include only races from Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2009, including all fourteen Breeders� Cup Championships races. Wager types to be permitted are Win, Place, Show, Exacta and Trifecta only. A minimum of $600 must be bet on at least 5 races Friday, November 6, totaling a minimum of $3,000 wagered. A minimum of $900 must be bet on at least 5 races Saturday, November 7, totaling a minimum of $4,500 wagered. The final race of the event is the Breeders� Cup Classic. There are no maximums � players may bet as much as they want whenever they wish. The player with the largest bankroll after the Classic on Saturday is the Grand Prize winner.The prize money is to be determined by the final number of entries. One hundred percent of all prize pool funds ($2,500 per player) will be awarded as prize money, plus $25,000 in additional funds. Based upon 100 players, prize money will be $275,000 and the top ten finishers will receive: first, $150,000; second, $50,000; third, $25,000; fourth, $15,000; fifth, $10,000; sixth through 10th, $5,000 apiece. The top six finishers also earn berths in the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including $1,00 toward hotel/travel expenses. The top 10 percent of finishers also receive NHC Tour points. Contestants also receive additional benefits including: two tickets each day of the Breeders� Cup Championships; a private, players-only room on-track with buffet each day; reduced hotel rates; Steuben trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and Breeders� Cup merchandise.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: http://www.santaanita.com/content/2009-breeders-cup-betting-challenge
Contact: Chris Bahr (chris@dmtc.com, 859-792-4294)

TVG Handicapping Challenge
Where: TVG.com
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
How Much: Free; limit 1 entry per person
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place on mandatory races from TVG member tracks running on the contest day. Tournament wagering closes approximately 5 minutes before post time. The wagers must be made on the same horse to win and place. In the event of a late scratch, contestants will be given the post time favorite. Payoffs will be capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. The top three finishers will earn NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: TVG Handicapping Challenge Rules
Contact: support@ntra.com (support@ntra.com, 918-281-4474)

Thoroughbred Meet Handicapping Challenge
Where: Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
How Much: $400, including $200 entry fee plus $200 live bankroll; limit 2 entries per person
Format: Contestants purchase $200 betting card to be used on contest day. Players must bet exactly 10 races on the day with a minimum of four from Meadowlands plus six additional races from a list of contest tracks with a minimum $20 bet per race and a maximum of $100 using win and place only. One horse allowed per race. Since it�s a live-money contest, players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Based on 150 entries, the purse will be $30,000 and adjusted according to the actual number of entries, with an estimated $12,000 for first (or 40 percent of all entry fees), $6,000 for second, $3,000 for third, $2,250 for fourth, and $1,500 for fifth. In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive round-trip airfare and hotel accomodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Thoroughbred Meet Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Rachel Ryan (raryan@njsea.com, 201-842-5015

NTRA Qualifying Handicapping Tournament
Where: Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3
Field: The 25 contestants will come from the top 5 finishers at the qualifying events held May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12.
How Much: $140, entry fee of $100 plus $40 live bankroll in the qualifying events
Format: Limit of three entries per person in qualifying events, but player may qualify only once for the finals. Contestants make $2 win-and-place wagers on races 1-10 at Louisiana Downs on the contest days. There are no capped payoffs. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings, plus first place in weekly contests wins $2,000, with $1,000 for second, $500 for third, $300 for fourth and $200 for fifth (prizes based on 100 entries; prizes may be more or less depending on number of entries which are capped at 200). In the Oct. 3 finals, the purse will be $20,000 (based on 100 entries in each of the qualifying events) in addition to the top 3 finishers earning NHC berths.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: NTRA Qualifying Handicapping Tournament Rules
Contact: Dickie Travinski (dtravinski@harrahs.com, 318-752-6887)

HPI DRF Friday Handicapping Conte
Where: Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver B.C.
When: Sunday, Oct. 4 (with preliminary contest every Friday from June 5 through Sept. 25).
How Much: Free; limit 1 entry per person per week (and only one entry per person in the Oct. 4 finals).
Field: Limited to HPI Account Members only.
Format: In the preliminary rounds, Players make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with eight mandatory races (5 of which will be at Hastings) and the other seven being player�s choice from Belmont, Keeneland, Woodbine and Santa Anita. Only one horse allowed per race. Payoffs will be capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. Based on a full field of 150, first prize is an estimated $10,800 (60% of total prize pool after 20% deducted to pay fees for NHC qualifiers), with $3,600 for second (or 20%), $1,800 for third (or 10%), $1,260 for fourth (or 7%), $540 for fifth (or 3%). Sixth through 10th receive a Hastings Prize Pack.
Website: Hastings Race Course Homepage
Contact: Jewel Kositsky (jkositsky@gcgaming.com, 604-216-5257)

TVG Handicapping Challenge
Where: TVG.com
When: Saturday, Oct. 10
How Much: Free; limit 1 entry per person
Format: HPI account members enter and make mythical $2 win-and-place wagers on races 3-8 on the Hastings Park card. Payoffs, which are in Canadian dollars, are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. The winner of each Friday contest (who also get $100 deposited into their HPI account), plus the top four cumulative scores from all Friday contests, will compete Oct. 4 for the berth to the Jan. 29-30, 2010, NHC finals at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: TVG Handicapping Challenge Rules
Contact: support@ntra.com (support@ntra.com, 918-281-4474)

Hastings DRF Qualifying Tournament
Where: Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver B.C.
When: Sunday, Oct. 18
How Much: $150; limit 1 entry per person.
Field: Limited to the first 150 entries.
Format: Players make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with eight mandatory races (5 of which will be at Hastings) and the other seven being player�s choice from Belmont, Keeneland, Woodbine and Santa Anita. Only one horse allowed per race. Payoffs will be capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. Based on a full field of 150, first prize is an estimated $10,800 (60% of total prize pool after 20% deducted to pay fees for NHC qualifiers), with $3,600 for second (or 20%), $1,800 for third (or 10%), $1,260 for fourth (or 7%), $540 for fifth (or 3%). Sixth through 10th receive a Hastings Prize Pack.
Website: Hastings DRF Qualifying Tournament Rules
Contact: Jewel Kositsky (jkositsky@gcgaming.com, 604-216-5257)

Philadelphia Park Handicapping Tournament CANCELLED
Where: Philadelphia Park in Bensalem, Pa.
When: Sunday, Oct. 18
How Much: $300, including $100 entry fee and $200 live bankroll; limit 2 entries per person
Format: Contest plays are only allowed in the win, place and show pools and must be made on a BetJet machine or Tiny Tim. Players must make a minimum of 10 contest plays (no maximums) and at least $20 per race (again, no maximums) on races from designated contest tracks. Since it�s a live-money contest, players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Ties will be broken by the number of wagers made. In addition to the top three earning NHC berths for the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, those players will also receive round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. Cash prizes for the top five finishers will be determined by the number of entries.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Philadelphia Park Homepage
Contact: Cathie Fiorentino (cfiorentino@philadelphiapark.com, 215-639-9000 ext. 3450)

Suffolk NHC Qualifying Tournament
Where: Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Mass.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31
Field: Limited to 300
How Much: $60
Format: Entry fee includes a Daily Racing Form, simulcast program, lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.) plus door prizes. Contestants make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on 15 pre-selected races from several tracks including Suffolk Downs and others available on simulcast on the contest day. The contest races will be listed at the link below on the day before the tournament. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the first contest race going at approximately 3 p.m. In addition to the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship berth to the top finisher, all entry fees will be returned as prize money to the top 10 finishers.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Suffolk NHC Qualifying Tournament Contact: Christian Teja (cteja@suffolkdowns.com, 617-568-3220)

Maryland Jockey Club Fall Champions Tournament
Where: Laurel Park in Laurel, Md.
When: Saturday, Oct. 31
Field: Open to the first 250 entrants.
How Much: $300 total, with $100 entry fee and $200 live bankroll; limit one entry per person.
Format: Contestants must make a minimum of 10 wagers (win, place or show only) of at least $20 during the day on races from tracks being simulcast at Laurel Park; there is no maximum number of races that can be played or a maximum amount to wager; standings will be determined by each player�s final bankroll at the end of the day.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Maryland Jockey Club Fall Champions Tournament
Contact: Diana Harbaugh (dharbaugh@marylandracing.com, 301-470-5432)

Delaware Park Major Handicapping Tournament
Where: Delaware Park in Newark, Del.
When: Saturday, Oct. 17
How Much: $300, including $100 entry fee and $200 live-money bankroll; limit two entries per person.
Format: Contestants buy a contest card with $200 and make a minimum of 10 live win, place or show wagers of at least $20 apiece on races offered on the simulcast menu of six tracks, including the live Delaware Park card, that day. Standings are determined by the amount left on the contest card at the end of the day. In addition to the NHC berths and players keeping their own pari-mutuel winnings, the prizes (based on 500 entrants) are $25,000 for first, $8,500 for second, $5,500 for third, $3,000 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $500 apiece for sixth through 10th, and $100 apiece for 11th through 50th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Delaware Park Major Handicapping Tournament
Contact: Bill Moore (bill.moore@delawarepark.com, 302-994-2521 ext. 7136)

Surfside Handicapping Contest
Where: Surfside Race Place in Del Mar, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4
Field: Limited to the first 200 entries.
How much: $200; limit 3 per person.
Format: Contestants place eight mythical $20 across-the-board wagers on the last eight races at Santa Anita each day, with a cap of $100 to win, $50 to place and $25 to show. First place wins 40 percent of the prize pool ($12,000 with a full field of 200), with 20 percent for second, 10 percent for third, 6 percent for fourth, 4 percent for fifth, and 2 percent each for sixth through 15th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Surfside Race Place
Contact: Eric Canfield (ecanfield@sdfair.com, 858-792-4248 ext. 4248)

Louisiana Downs
Where: Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La.
When: Saturday, Oct. 4
Field: The 25 contestants will come from the top 5 finishers at the qualifying events held May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12.
How Much: $200 ($175 if you have a Total Rewards Card, which is free), plus $40 live bankroll in the qualifying events
Format: Limit of three entries per person in qualifying events, but player may qualify only once for the finals. Contestants make $2 win-and-place wagers on races 1-10 at Louisiana Downs on the contest days. There are no capped payoffs. Players keep all pari-mutuel winnings, plus first place in weekly contests wins $2,000, with $1,000 for second, $500 for third, $300 for fourth and $200 for fifth (prizes based on 100 entries; prizes may be more or less depending on number of entries which are capped at 200). In the Oct. 3 finals, the format is the same but 15 races will be used. The top three finishers in the Oct. 3 finals only receive the NHC berths, including round-trip airfare to Las Vegas plus hotel accommodations during the finals.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: NTRA Qualifying Handicapping Tournament
Contact: Dickie Travinski (dtravinski@harrahs.com, 318-752-6887)

DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Friday, Sept. 11
How Much: $340, with $40 used as a live bankroll (early-bird online entry fee of $320 if paid by Aug. 31; see site below for details)
Field: Limited to the first 50 entries; entrants must also enter that weekend's tourney.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. The two players building the biggest bankroll win an NHC berth on Jan. 29-30, 2010, including a travel voucher for airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere to Las Vegas (maximum value $250) and hotel accommodations. The third through seventh-place finishers earn free entries into that weekend's two-day tourney.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13
How Much: $300, with $80 used as a live bankroll; limit 3 paid entries per person.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card each day. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. Prize money, based on 165 entries, expected to be $10,000 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,000 for third, $600 for fourth, $500 for fifth, $400 for sixth, $300 for seventh, and $200 for eighth. The top three finishers win berths in the NHC finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including roundtrip airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere (maximum value $250) to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Friday, Sept. 18
How Much: $340, with $40 used as a live bankroll (early-bird online entry fee of $320 if paid by Aug. 31; see site below for details)
Field: Limited to the first 50 entries; entrants must also enter that weekend's tourney.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. The two players building the biggest bankroll win an NHC berth on Jan. 29-30, 2010, including a travel voucher for airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere to Las Vegas (maximum value $250) and hotel accommodations. The third through seventh-place finishers earn free entries into that weekend's two-day tourney.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20
How Much: $300, with $80 used as a live bankroll; limit 3 paid entries per person.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card each day. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. Prize money, based on 165 entries, expected to be $10,000 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,000 for third, $600 for fourth, $500 for fifth, $400 for sixth, $300 for seventh, and $200 for eighth. The top three finishers win berths in the NHC finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including roundtrip airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere (maximum value $250) to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Friday, Sept. 25
How Much: $340, with $40 used as a live bankroll (early-bird online entry fee of $320 if paid by Aug. 31; see site below for details)
Field: Limited to the first 50 entries; entrants must also enter that weekend's tourney.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. The two players building the biggest bankroll win an NHC berth on Jan. 29-30, 2010, including a travel voucher for airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere to Las Vegas (maximum value $250) and hotel accommodations. The third through seventh-place finishers earn free entries into that weekend's two-day tourney.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: DRF/NTRA Friday Mini Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

Kentucky Downs Handicapping Challenge
Where: Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Ky.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26
How Much: $150; limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to the first 200 entries.
Format: Contest starts at noon and includes $15 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with eight races being mandatory and seven being player�s choice. Prices capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. No race can be used twice and players using more than their allotted 15 plays will be disqualified. The top three finishers receive NHC berths plus roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort during the finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Kentucky Downs Website
Contact: John Goodman (jongoodmanii@hotmail.com, 270-586-7778 x 265)

DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament
Where: Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27
How Much: $300, with $80 used as a live bankroll; limit 3 paid entries per person.
Format: Contest limited to the last 8 races on the Fairplex card each day. Players make wagers with a contest card on each race with a minimum of $4 per race (no maximum wager as long as there's enough on your contest card) using any single-race wager except for superfectas. Prize money, based on 165 entries, expected to be $10,000 for first, $2,000 for second, $1,000 for third, $600 for fourth, $500 for fifth, $400 for sixth, $300 for seventh, and $200 for eighth. The top three finishers win berths in the NHC finals on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, including roundtrip airfare from Ontario, Calif., or elsewhere (maximum value $250) to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: DRF/NTRA Two-Day Weekend Tournament Rules
Contact: Bill Baker (baker@fairplex.com, 909-865-4090)

Dime-A-Day Oak Tree Online Handicapping Tournament
Where: Xpressbet's Website
When: Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Monday, Nov. 8
Format: Details to be posted online in July.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Dime-A-Day Oak Tree Online Handicapping Tournament Rules
Contact: Crystal Bartko (crystal.bartko@xpressbet.com, 866-889-7737)

Arlington Park DRF/NTRA NHC High Limit Showcase
Where: Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Ill.
When: Saturday, Sept. 12
How Much: $2,500 live bankroll with player's card to be activated prior to tournament.
Field: Limited to the first 60 entrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Format: Players must wager on a minimum of EIGHT (8) live races at Arlington Park on Saturday, Sept. 12. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Players may wager on any open Arlington Park pool. Each contestant must wager a minimum of $250 per contest race, and a minimum of $2,500 for the day, but may reinvest winnings. Players keep all money left on their card at the end of the contest. The top three finishers win a berth in the National Handicapping Championship, including $500 to purchase their own round-trip airfare to Las Vegas for the finals, plus three night's accommodations at the Red Rock Resort.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Arlington Park DRF/NTRA NHC High Limit Showcase
Contact: Wesley Ward (wward@arlingtonpark.com, 847-385-7744)

Keeneland Handicapping Challenge
Where: Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
When: Saturday, Aug. 1
Field: Limited to the first 500 entries.
How Much: $150 ($135 in advance)
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place bets with eight races being mandatory and the other seven being player�s choice from six tracks simulcast at Keeneland that day. Only one horse allowed per race. Mandatory races will be available at the Keeneland information window and at Keeneland.com by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 30. Contest prices will be capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. No races will be included that have a scheduled post time later than 5:45 p.m. EDT. Based on 400 entries, first prize would be worth $15,000, with $7,500 for second, $4,000 for third, $2,500 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $1,000 apiece for sixth through 10th, $400 for 11th through 15th, $300 for 16th through 20th, $250 for 21st through 25th. Contest gifts will be one per person, not per entry.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Keeneland Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Karen King (kking@keeneland.com, 859-288-4260)

Del Mar Handicapping Challenge
Where: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif.
When: Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2
Field: Limited to the first 50 players; one entry per person; no partners.
How Much: $6,000 live bankroll (non-refundable $1,000 deposit due upon signup; balance due by Tuesday, July 21)
Format: Players are given a wagering card with their $6,000 bankroll on it to be used at self-service machines (no betting with tellers allowed). Contest races include the entire Del Mar card on Aug. 1-2. A minimum of $300 must be bet on each race the two days. There are no maximums. However, if a player�s balance falls below the minimum bet per race, they are eliminated. All wagers allowed except for multi-race wagers (doubles, pick 3�s, 4�s and 6). No caps on payoffs and contestants keep all winnings in addition to being ranked by their final bankroll. First place is worth $20,000, second place is $5,000. The top five finishers earn NHC berths, including airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort during the finals.
NHC qualifying spots: 5
Website: Del Mar Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Chris Bahr (chris@dmtc.com, 858-792-4294)

Suffolk NHC Qualifying Tournament
Where: Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Mass.
When: Saturday, Aug. 8
Field: Limited to the 275
How Much: $60
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on 15 pre-selected races from several tracks including Suffolk Downs, Saratoga, Monmouth Park and Del Mar. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with the first contest race going at approximately 3 p.m. and the final race at or around 6 p.m. In addition to the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship berths to the top two finishers, all entry fees will be returned as prize money to the top 10 finishers.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: Suffolk NHC Qualifying Tournament
Contact: Christian Teja (cteja@suffolkdowns.com, 617-568-3220)

NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Saturday, Aug. 8
How Much: Entry fee to be announced.
Field: Limited to the first 150 paid entries.
Format: Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on races selected from two racetracks (expected to be Saratoga and Del Mar). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. One NHC qualifying spot will be awarded for every 25 contest entries, so a full field yields 6 NHC berths, which also includes hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort but not airfare or ground transportation. NHC Tour Points will be available for those finishing in the top 10 percent (expected to be 15 with rounding).
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: NHCQualify.com
Contact: support@nhcqualify.com

Oaklawn Park
Where: Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9
Field: Limited to the first 225 entries
How Much: $250, with $130 going to the prize pool and $120 to be used as a live bankroll
Format: Contestants make 15 live $2 win-and-place wagers each day; six races each day will be mandatory as determined by contest organizers with the other nine being player�s choice (from races at Arlington Park, Louisiana Downs, Monmouth Park, and Saratoga Race Course); the mandatory races will be posted on the Oaklawn website on Friday, Aug. 7; contest points are not capped; in addition to the NHC berths, the cash prizes are $5,000 for first, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third, $1,000 for fourth, $500 for fifth, $300 apiece for sixth through 10th. There is also a $1,000 prize for the top score each day.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: DRF/NTRA NHC Tour Handicapping Tournament
Contact: Jason Milligan (jmilligan@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 563)

NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Saturday, Aug. 15
How Much: Entry fee to be announced.
Field: Limited to the first 150 paid entries.
Format: Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on races
selected from two racetracks (expected to be Saratoga and Del Mar). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. One NHC qualifying spot will be awarded for every 25 contest entries, so a full field yields 6 NHC berths, which also includes hotel accommodations at the Red Rock Resort but not airfare or ground transportation. NHC Tour Points will be available for those finishing in the top 10 percent (expected to be 15 with rounding).
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: NHCQualify.com One-Day Contest
Contact: support@nhcqualify.com

Dog Days of Summer Handicapping Tournament
Where: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 22 & 23
How Much: $500 of which $100 is an entry fee and $400 is a live bankroll. Two entries maximum per person.
Format: Beginning with the $400 bankroll, players may wager on all tracks and pools offered at Canterbury Park through the tote system including all straight wagers and all exotics. Any money won through tournament wagers can then be wagered in subsequent bets. Tournament ends on Aug. 23 with the final race at Del Mar (even if there are races at contest tracks after that post time). Ending bankrolls will be returned to each player at the conclusion of the tournament. The two players with the largest bankrolls at the conclusion of the tournament earn entries to the NHC, plus round-trip airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations during the finals. Prize money is $2,000 for first, $1,500 for second, $1,000 for third.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Dog Days of Summer Handicapping Tournament
Contact: Jeff Maday jmaday@canterburypark.com(jmaday@canterburypark.com, 952.496.6437)

Monmouth Park Summer Super Qualifier
Where: Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J.
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
How Much: $600, which includes $400 entry fee and $200 live bankroll, for NHC Tour members ($125 extra, for a total of $725, to join the NHC Tour), limit two entries per person.
Field: NHC Tour members only
Format: The $200 bankroll is put on a wagering card and must be used at self-service terminals. Tournament uses Monmouth, Delaware and Saratoga races only. Contestants make a minimum of 10 live-money contest, at least five of which MUST be at Monmouth, and must bet a minimum of $20 per race (no maximums on number of wagers or on amounts). Win, place, or show wagering only. Only one horse per race. Since it�s a live-money contest, players keep all pari-mutuel winnings. Based on 275 entries, the winner will receive $50,000 (or 50 percent of prize money), with $20,000 for second, $12,000 for third, $7,000 for fourth, $3,500 for fifth and $1,500 apiece for sixth through 10th. Prizes will be prorated if less than 275 entries. The qualifiers also receive airfare and hotel accommodations for the NHC finals at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on Jan. 29-30, 2010.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: Monmouth Park Summer Super Qualifier Contact: Jeff Lowich (jlowich@njsea.com, 732-571-5580)

Thoroughbred Handicapping Challenge
Where: Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke, Ontario
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30
How Much: $330 Canadian (includes $80 bankroll); limit 2 entries per person
Field: Limited to 275 entries.
Format: New Format!
Place real bets through the tote system using a live bankroll. Each Contestant makes Win and/or Place bets only, in $2 increments. The races will include full cards from Woodbine, Saratoga, Fort Erie and Arlington Park.
$5,000 will be distributed to the first three finishers after the first day of the contest. The Contestant in 1st place will receive $3,000, 2nd place $1,500 and 3rd place $500. The remaining money will be paid to the top 10 overall finishers after Sunday�s races.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Thoroughbred Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Sue Clark (sck@woodbineentertainment.com, 888-675-7223 ext 2513)

NHC Tour Travers Day Online Tourney
Where: ntra.com/nhctour
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
How Much: Free; limit 1 entry per person
Field: NHC Tour members only
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. Tournament wagering closes approximately five minutes before post time. There is no prize money beyond the two berths in the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, though the top 30 finishers will receive NHC Tour points.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: NHC Tour Travers Day Online Tourney
Contact: Michele Ravencraft (mravencraft@ntra.com 859-422-2657)

Dime-A-Day Saratoga Online Handicapping Tournament
Where: xpressbet.com
When: Wednesday, July 29, through Monday, Sept. 7
Format: Details to be posted online in July.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Xpressbet.com Tournament Schedule
Contact: Crystal Bartko (crystal.bartko@xpressbet.com, 866-889-7737)

Ultimate Handicapping Challenge
Where: Emerald Downs, in Auburn, Wash.
When: Saturday, July 26
Field: Limited to the first 400 entrants.
How Much: $125, limited to two entries per person
Format:Contestants make 17 mythical $2 win and place wagers on the day with the entire Emerald Downs card being mandatory races and the rest being player�s choice from any tracks offered at Emerald for simulcasting between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. that day (tracks expected to be Saratoga, Calder, Ellis, Arlington, Lone Star, Santa Rosa, Hastings and Del Mar). Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition the top 9 finishers earning NHC berths in Las Vegas, including airfare and hotel accommodations (the champion will be upgraded to a suite at the Red Rock Resort), first prize will be worth $20,000 with $10,000 for second, $3,000 for third, $2,000 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $1,250 for sixth, $1,000 for seventh, $750 for eighth and $500 for ninth (all based on 400 entries). The champion will also receive a $500 casino chip for use at the Red Rock with the other qualifiers receiving $100 apiece.
NHC qualifying spots: 9
Website: Ultimate Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Adrian Buchan (adrianb@emeralddowns.com, 253-288-7719)

Colonial Downs Handicapping Classic
Where: Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va.
When: Saturday, July 25
How Much: $150, limited to two entries per person
Format:Contestants make 12 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers on 12 races, with six being mandatory races at Colonial Downs (which will be posted on the track's website on Wednesday, July 22) and the other six being player�s choice from the remaining Colonial downs races and two other designated tracks that day. All contest wagers must be made at the contest wagering stations in the 3rd floor Jockey Club. Only one horse allowed per race. Contest points capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the top three finishers qualifying for the NHC in Las Vegas in January, including airfare and hotel accommodations, first prize is 50 percent of the prize pool after NTRA fees are deducted, with 12.5% for second, 10% for third, 7.5% for fourth, 5% for fifth, 1.5% for sixth through 10th, and 0.75% for 11th through 20th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Colonial Downs Handicapping Classic
Contact: Kyle Fitzgerald (kfitzgerald@colonialdowns.com, 804-966-7223 ext. 1020)

11th Annual Online Handicapping Challenge
Where: Brisnet.com
When: Saturday, July 25
Field: Open to brisnet.com members, which is free with no obligation to buy any Brisnet products.
How Much: Free, limited to one entry per person.
Format:Contestants must make mythical $2 win-and-place bets on the designated contest races with a cap of $42 to win and $18 to place. In addition to the top three finishers earning NHC berths, the winner will receive $1,000 cash and second and third winning $500 apiece. Other prizes are available through 15th place.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: 11th Annual Online Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Rich Nilsen (rnilsen@brisnet.com, 800-354-9206 ext. 262)

Claiming Crown Ultimate Handicappers Open
Where: Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN
When: Saturday, July 25
How Much: $2,000 of which $1,000 goes to the prize pool (100% payout) and $1,000 is used for live bankroll wagers. One entry per person.
Format: Contest races are the seven Claiming Crown races that day at Canterbury Park plus the Lady Canterbury Breeders' Cup. Beginning with the $1,000 bankroll, players must wager on at least six of the eight races and risk at least half their bankroll each time. For example, the first race wagered on, the amount of a player's bets must be at least $500. If the player cashes that race for $2,500, making his current bankroll $3,000, the next race the player wagers on: total bet must be at least $1,500. Any bet offered WITHIN any of the races is allowed. Any combination of bets can be made: win, place, show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas (minimum superfecta wager is $1). At the end of the contest, players keep their earnings. Top three players earn NHC entries, including airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations. Prize money paid as follows: first place is worth 60% of entry fees or $25,000 (whichever is greater), second receives 20%, third gets 10%, fourth 6%, and fifth 4%.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: http://www.canterburypark.com/Portals/0/Simulcasting/Simulcast%20Promotions/Claiming%20Crown%20Ultimate%20Handicappers%20Open.pdf Contact: Jeff Maday (jmaday@canterburypark.com, 952-496-6437)

Dime-A-Day Del Mar Online Handicapping Tournament
Where: xpressbet.com
When: Wednesday, July 22, through Wednesday, Sept. 9
Format: Details to be posted online in July.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Xpressbet.com Tournament Schedule
Contact: Crystal Bartko (crystal.bartko@xpressbet.com, 866-889-7737)

Del Mar Online Handicapping Challenge
Where: delmarracing.com
When: Wednesday, July 22, through Wednesday, Sept. 9
How Much: Free
Format: Limit one per person in North America. This contest runs every day through Del Mar�s summer meeting. It�s free with the top finisher winning the NHC berth. Contestants play up to 100 contest dollars to win, place and/or show on each day's selected Del Mar contest race. Standings are based on net won/lost.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: www.delmarracing.com
Contact: Chris Bahr (chris@dmtc.com, 858-792-4294)

NTRA/DRF Trackside Arlington Park Handicapping Championship
Where: Trackside Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Ill.
When: Saturday, July 18
How much: $500.
Field: Limited to the first 300 entrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Format: Players must wager on a total of 15 races with at least 10 of them being on races that day at Arlington Park. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Wager are limited to the win, place, show, exacta and trifecta pools, but players may use wagers on multiple wagers in a given race. Each contestant must wager a minimum of $500 on the day, but may reinvest winnings. There are no minimums or maximums. Players keep all money left on their card at the end of the contest. First place wins $1,000 with $750 for second and $500 for third. In addition, the top three finishers win a berth in the National Handicapping Championship, including $500 to purchase their own round-trip airfare to Las Vegas for the finals, plus three night's accommodations at the Red Rock Resort. Additional prizes are $500 for fourth, $400 for fifth, $300 for sixth, $250 for seventh, $200 for eighth through 10th, and $150 for 11th through 20th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Trackside Arlington Park in Arlington Heights
Contact: Wesley Ward (wward@arlingtonpark.com, 847-385-7744

Surfside Handicapping Contest
Where: Surfside Race Place in Del Mar, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12
Field: Limited to the first 200 entries.
How much: $200; limit 3 per person.
Format: Contestants place eight mythical $20 across-the-board wagers on the last eight races at Hollywood Park each day, with a cap of $100 to win, $50 to place and $25 to show. First place wins 40 percent of the prize pool ($12,000 with a full field of 200), with 20 percent for second, 10 percent for third, 6 percent for fourth, 4 percent for fifth, and 2 percent each for sixth through 15th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Surfside Race Place
Contact: Eric Canfield (ecanfield@sdfair.com, 858-792-4248 ext. 4248)

Firecracker Shootout at Red Rock
Where: Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 4-5
Field: This Super Qualifiier is only open to NHC Tour members
How Much: $500; maximum two entries per person
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers each day, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player�s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the three NHC spots being awarded, 100 percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money with the winner getting 30 percent, 15 percent for second, 12 percent for third, 10 percent for fourth, 8 percent for fifth, 5 percent for sixth, 4 percent for seventh, 3 percent for eighth, 2 percent for ninth, 1 percent for 10th, plus each day's top score earns 5 percent of the prize pool.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Firecracker Shootout at Red Rock
Contact: Jason McCormick (Jason.McCormick@StationCasinos.com, 702-797-7798)

Monmouth Park vs. Canterbury Park Handicapping Challenge
Where: Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn.
When: Saturday, July 11
How Much: $400 with $100 for the entry fee, plus a $300 live bankroll.
Format: This is the second contest in the country to offer a co-mingled leaderboard between multiple trakcs, and the first to offer NHC spots. The contest will include all the races at Monmouth (except the first) and all the races at Canterbury (except the last two) on the contest day. Players must make a minimum of $50 in wagers -- using the Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta or Superfecta pools -- on at least eight contest races with at least four races being at Monmouth and at least four races at Canterbury. There is no maximum on the number of races played or the amount wagered. The only mandatory race is the 7th at Canterbury. All entry fees will be returned as prize money with all contestants also keeping their live-money earnings. The purse will be $20,000 based on 200 entries (and adjusted accordingly if there are less) with the champion receiving 50 percent (or an anticipated $10,000) and paying through 10th place. The three NHC qualifiers also receive round-trip airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations during NHC XI.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Monmouth Park vs. Canterbury Park Handicapping Challenge
Contact: Jeff Lowich (jlowich@njsea.com, 732-571-5580)

Official Online Qualifying Site
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Pre-qualifying rounds on Saturday, June 6; Sunday, June 14; and Saturday, June 20; all leading up to monthly finals on Saturday, June 27.
Field: Limited to the first 300 players to register. The monthly final on June 27 will be open to those who finish in the top 10 percent of contestants in the preliminary rounds (rounded to the nearest 10)
How Much: $100; limit 2 per person.
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on mandatory contest races; check site for designated tracks. All plays must be made online at the site. Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. Those who qualify for the monthly finals don't have to pay another entry fee for that tournament, which will have the same format.
NHC qualifying spots: 9 (based on 90 players in final, 30 from each of the three pre-qualifiers)
Website: NHCQualify.com
Contact: NHCQualify.com

King of Hollywood Handicapping Contest
Where: Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28
How Much: $2,000 live money bankroll put on a contest wagering card.
Format: Contestants must wager on every Hollywood race on both days of the contest, using only the win, place, show, exacta or trifecta pools; there are no maximum amount of wagers, but player must have enough on their card before their next bet to stay alive; players keep pari-mutuel winnings at conclusion of contest. The leader after the first day will win $1,000 with the overall champion earning $5,000 in addition to the top three finishers winning NHC packages with round-trip airfare to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Hollywood Park
Contact: George Ortuzar (georgeo@hollywoodpark.com, 310-419-1441)

Belmont Park Handicapping Contest
Where: Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28
How Much: $400
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical win, place or show wagers each day at Belmont, Monmouth or Churchill with nine being $20 plays and one being $40; payoffs capped at $32 to win and $18 to place or show; in addition to the NHC berths, the cash prizes (based on 200 entrants) are $35,000 for first, $10,000 for second, $7,500 for third, $5,000 for fourth, $4,000 for fifth, $3,000 for sixth, $2,500 for seventh, $2,000 for eighth, $1,500 for ninth, $1,000 for 10th, $700 apiece for 11th through 15th, and $600 apiece for 16th through 20th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Belmont Park General Information
Contact: Kathy Locke (klocke@nyrainc.com, 718-659-2373)

Station Casinos 2009 NTRA Race Contest
Where: Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, Nev.
When: Saturday, June 20
How Much: $100 (free for the top two finishers in a $25 pre-qualifier at the Fiesta Rancho on Friday, May 8, and another at Green Valley on Friday, June 19)
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player’s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the two NHC spots being awarded, 100 percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money with the winner getting 45 percent, with 25 percent for second, 15 percent for third, 10 percent for fourth and 5 percent for fifth. The pre-qualifier has the same format and pay schedule, except that there are only 8 races used with four being mandatory and four being player's choice.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson
Contact: Kelley Downey (Kelly.Downey@StationCasinos.com, 702-617-7435)

Churchill Downs Spring Meet Handicapping Tournament
Where: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
When: Preliminary tournaments are held June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 and 25 with the finals on Sunday, June 28
Field: Preliminary tournaments limited to 400 entries; finals includes only top 25 finishers from preliminary tourneys.
How Much: $30, with a $5 discount for those who are registered for the free Twin Spires Club (members can buy in with 25,000 Twin Spires Club points).
Format: In the preliminary events, each contestant starts with a mythical $24 and must bet exactly $2 to win and place on six contest races, Churchill�s third through eighth races. Points are based on the pari-mutuel payoffs earned by those selections with a cap of $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the top 25 finishers earning a spot in the June 28 finals to play for the NHC berths, the winner of the preliminary contest will win $1,400 with $800 for second, $500 for third, $400 for fourth, $300 for fifth, $250 for sixth, $200 for seventh and $150 for eighth. In the June 28 finals, the same format (except for seven races being used instead of six) and payout structure will be in place, with the addition of the two berth in the NHC finals at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas along with roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Contest Rules
Contact: Merv Huber (merv.huber@kyderby.com, 502-636-4503)

Delaware Park Major Handicapping Tournament
Where: Delaware Park in Newark, Del.
When: Saturday, June 13
How much: $300, including $100 entry fee and $200 live-money bankroll; limit two entries per person.
Format: Contestants buy a contest card with $200 and make a minimum of 10 live win, place or show wagers of at least $20 apiece on races offered on the simulcast menu of six tracks, including the live Delaware Park card, that day. Standings are determined by the amount left on the contest card at the end of the day. In addition to the NHC berths and players keeping their own pari-mutuel winnings, the prizes (based on 500 entrants) are $25,000 for first, $8,500 for second, $5,500 for third, $3,000 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $500 apiece for sixth through 10th, and $100 apiece for 11th through 50th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Delaware Park Major Handicapping Tournament
Contact: Bill Moore (bill.moore@delawarepark.com, 302-994-2521 ext. 7136)

Station Casinos 2009 NTRA Race Contest
Where: Sunset Station in Henderson, Nev.
When: Saturday, June 13
How Much: $100 (free for the top two finishers in a $25 pre-qualifier at the Fiesta Henderson on Friday, May 1; the Texas Station on Friday, May 15; and another at Sunset Station on Friday, June 12)
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player’s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the two NHC spots being awarded, 100 percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money with the winner getting 45 percent, with 25 percent for second, 15 percent for third, 10 percent for fourth and 5 percent for fifth. The pre-qualifier has the same format and pay schedule, except that there are only 8 races used with four being mandatory and four being player's choice.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Sunset Station in Henderson
Contact: Jamie Shea (Jamie.Shea@StationCasinos.com, 702-547-7772)

Kentucky Oaks & Derby Challenge
Where: ntra.com/nhctour
When: Friday and Saturday, May 1-2
How much: Free to NHC Tour members; limit 1 entry per person
Field: NHC Tour members only
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place wagers with five coming on the Kentucky Oaks Day card at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 1, and the remaining five on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2. Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. Tournament wagering closes approximately five minutes before post time. There is no prize money beyond the two berths in the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship on Jan. 29-30, 2010, at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, though the top 30 finishers will receive NHC Tour points.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: NTRA
Contact: Michele Ravencroft (mravencraft@ntra.com, 859-422-2657)

Survival at the Shore
Where: Monmouth Park website
When: Saturday, May 23, through Monday, Sept. 7
How much: Free online contest.
Format: The Survival at the Shore is an elimination game. The organizers pick 3 races a day, the player picks one horse in each race and needs one of those horses to hit the board in order to stay in the game. If all 3 finish out of the money, the player is eliminated, though each player gets a "Life Preserver" for a second chance to stay alive. Additional Life Preservers will be awarded for those who last until the end of June and then again at the end of July. Players also get a mythical $2 across-the-board on each horse. At the end of the contest, whoever has �survived� the longest is the winner with the highest bankroll being used as a tie-breaker.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Survival at the Shore
Contact: Jeff Lowich (jlowich@njsea.com, 732-571-5580)

NTRA/DRF Qualifying Contest
Where: Horsemen�s Park in Omaha, Neb.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 30-31
How much: Free to those who finish in the top 5 of preliminary contests at the track on Feb. 14, March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11, April 25, May 9 and May 23; otherwise it costs $250, limit two entries per person.
Format: The format for the May 30-31 finals mirrors the NHC with contestants making 15 mythical $2 win-and-place bets each day with eight of those being mandatory races that every one has to play and the other seven being player�s choice. Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. The three highest two-days totals win the NHC berths. Prize money will also be awarded based on the number of entries.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: NTRA/DRF Qualifying Contest
Contact: Greg Hosch (greghosch@horsemenspark.com, 402-734-8464)

Station Casinos 2009 NTRA Race Contest
Where: Aliante Station in North Las Vegas, Nev.
When: Saturday, May 23
How Much: $100 (free for the top two finishers in a $25 pre-qualifier at Palace Station on Friday, April 10, and another at Aliante Station on Friday, May 22)
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player’s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the two NHC spots being awarded, 100 percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money with the winner getting 45 percent, with 25 percent for second, 15 percent for third, 10 percent for fourth and 5 percent for fifth. The pre-qualifier has the same format and pay schedule, except that there are only 8 races used with four being mandatory and four being player's choice.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Aliante Station in North Las Vegas
Contact: Bert Cirincione (Bert.Cirincione@StationCasinos.com, 702-692-7205)

Station Casinos 2009 NTRA Race Contest
Where: Santa Fe Station in North Las Vegas, Nev.
When: Saturday, April 18
How Much: $100 (free for the top two finishers in a $25 pre-qualifier at Boulder Station on Friday, April 3, and another at Santa Fe Station on Friday, April 18)
Format: Contestants make 15 mythical win and place wagers, with eight races being mandatory as selected by tournament organizers and the other seven being player’s choice from a list of eligible tracks running that day. Payoffs are capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. In addition to the two NHC spots being awarded, 100 percent of entry fees will be returned as prize money with the winner getting 45 percent, with 25 percent for second, 15 percent for third, 10 percent for fourth and 5 percent for fifth. The pre-qualifier has the same format and pay schedule, except that there are only 8 races used with four being mandatory and four being player's choice.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Santa Fe Station in North Las Vegas
Contact: Bill Walkowski (Bill.Walkowski@StationCasinos.com, 702-658-4943)

Official Online Qualifying Site
Where: NHCQualify.com
When: Pre-qualifying rounds on Saturday, April 4; Saturday, April 11; and Saturday, April 18; all leading up to monthly finals on Saturday, April 25.
How Much: $100; limit 2 per person.
Format: Contestants make 10 mythical $2 win-and-place bets on mandatory contest races; check site for designated tracks. All plays must be made online at the site. Payoffs capped at $42 to win and $22 to place. Those who qualify for the monthly finals don't have to pay another entry fee for that tournament, which will have the same format.
NHC qualifying spots: 9 (based on 90 players in final, 30 from each of the three pre-qualifiers)
Website: NHCQualify.com
Contact: NHCQualify.com

Simulcast Series Challenge Invitational
Where: Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J.
When: Saturday, April 11
Field: Limited to the top 10 finishers from three previous Simulcast Series Challenge qualifiers
How much: $200 live bankroll, to be pre-paid on a contest betting card that must be used on self-service terminals.
Format: Contestants make a minimum of 10 win or place bets of at least $20 apiece on races from Aqueduct, Keeneland, Gulfstream and Tampa Bay. Players cannot withdraw their balance until the final Challenge race is official of they will be disqualified. First place is worth $2,500, with $1,000 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth.
NHC qualifying spots: 2
Website: Monmouth Park
Contact: Jeff Lowich (jlowich@njsea.com, 732-571-5580)

Surfside Handicapping Contest
Where: Surfside Race Place in Del Mar, Calif.
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12 (additional tourneys with 3 NHC spots to be held July 11-12 and October 3-4, and a super qualifier with 6 spot on December 26-27)
Field: Limited to the first 200 entries.
How much: $200.
Format: Contestants place eight mythical $20 across-the-board wagers on the last eight races at Santa Anita each day, with a cap of $100 to win, $50 to place and $25 to show. First place wins 40 percent of the prize pool ($12,000 with a full field of 200), with 20 percent for second, 10 percent for third, 6 percent for fourth, 4 percent for fifth, and 2 percent each for sixth through 15th.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Surfside Race Place
Contact: Eric Canfield (ecanfield@sdfair.com, 858-792-4248 ext. 4248)

Sirona’s Handicapping Contest
Where: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.
When: Saturday, April 18
Field: Limited to daily winners of Sirona’s Handicapping Contests held on Fridays and Saturdays during the meet. Qualifiers compete in similar one-day tourney on final Saturday of the meet for an NHC berth.
How much: $10 entry fee and $30 live money wagering card ($40 total).
Format: Contestants must make $3 win and place wagers on five Santa Anita races (total of $30). Players keep all winnings, plus $500 daily prize is awarded for first each preliminary contest with $200 for second and $100 for third. In the finals on Saturday, April 19, the winner will receive $5,000 in addition to the NHC berth.
NHC qualifying spots: 1
Website: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
Contact: Nate Newby (nnewby@santaanita.com, 626-574-6391)

Grade One Gamble
Where: Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
When: Sunday, April 19
Field: Limited to 30 players.
How Much: $3,000 with $1,800 to be used as a live bankroll.
Format: Contestants make live wagers on that day's live nine-race card from Keeneland. Players keep their live-money earnings. In addition to playing for the 3 NHC berths, there is also prize money of $15,000 for first place, $8,000 for second, $4,000 for third, $2,000 for fourth, $1,500 for fifth, $1,000 apiece for sixth.
NHC qualifying spots: 3
Website: Grade One Gamble
Contact: Karen King (kking@keeneland.com, 859-288-4260)

XpressBet Showdown
Where: xpressbet.com
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19
How Much: $500 (with free entry for top 30 contestants in the Beat the Host Championship on March 14 and XpressBet Live on March 21) plus $400 live bankroll.
Field: Limited to the first 300 entrant.
Format: There are 20 mandatory races, with 10 on Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Contestants must place a live $20 win wager on one horse in each mandatory race (failure to do so results in disqualification). In addition to keeping live-money earnings, first place is worth $10,000, with $5,000 for second, and $2,500 apiece for third and fourth. The top six finishers earn berths in NHC XI at the Red Rock Resort in Las vegas on Jan. 29-30, 2010, with seventh through 10th place winning berths in Coast Casinos' Horseplayer World Series at the Orleans in Las Vegas.
NHC qualifying spots: 6
Website: XpressBet Showdown
Contact: Crystal Bartko (Crystal.Bartko@xpressbet.com, 866-889-7737)