OffTrackBettingIllinois

Illinois, and in particular the greater Chicago area, has hosted great horse racing and wagering action for over 100 years. Famed Arlington Park is home to the Grade 1 “Arlington Million” stakes race held annually in August. With Hall Of Fame jockey Willie Shoemaker on board the legendary thoroughbred John Henry won the inaugural race, held in 1981.

Horseracing enthusiasts are never far from the action even if they can’t make it out to live racing. The internet offers online wagering from tracks around the globe. If want to gather your friends and head out for dinner and drinks consider one of Illinois off track betting bureaus for all your horse racing and wagering action.

In addition to the Arlington Million, the world's first million-dollar thoroughbred stakes race, Arlington Park has also hosted the Beverly D. Stakes and the Secretariat Stakes races. Like an oasis in a sea of metropolis a visit to Arlington Park is a feast for the senses. From the freshly mowed turf course to its majestic grandstand, a trip to this famed horse racing venue should be on everyone’s “bucket list”.

You can also get in on the action from your home or office with trusted and recommended racebooks like sportsbook.com or at one of the states 26 off track betting parlors.

Round up your friends and head out for an exciting day or evening betting on the races along with great food and drinks. Bet on a Pick Three, a superfecta or a trifecta at any of these trusted and respected off-track horse wagering outlets.