When do the Bet Night Live shows air?
Every Monday & Wednesday from 7-9pm (ET) on The Score network.
When are the contests held?
The contests are held every Monday & Wednesday in conjunction with the Bet Night Live shows on The Score.
How do I register for the contests?
In order to play the nightly contests you must be a member of HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI). HPI is FREE to join. Click here to go to the ‘How To Play’ page to join HPI. Once you have joined HPI you will receive an e-mail with your new Account information. This email will also provide a link to the Registration page of this contest.
If you are already an HPI member, click here to go to the ‘How To Play’ page to register for the contests.
Do I need to be a member of HorsePlayer Interactive to play the contests?
Yes, in order to play the nightly contests you must be a member of HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI). It is FREE to join HPI. Click here to go to the ‘How To Play’ page to join HPI. Once you have joined HPI you will receive an e-mail with your new Account information. This email will also provide a link to the Registration page of this contest.
If you are already an HPI member, click here to go to the ‘How To Play’ page to register for the contests.
What is HorsePlayer Interactive (HPI)? Is there a cost to join HPI?
HorsePlayer Interactive is Canada’s first and largest legal online account wagering service for horse racing. HPI members can wager online or by phone on over 150 racetracks worldwide. HPI membership includes access to race program downloads, video streaming and race replays, exclusive contests and promotions as well as valuable betting tools. It is absolutely FREE to join HPI.
Which racetracks & bet types are eligible for the contests?
The contest races involve races 2-5 from Woodbine Racetrack (Wednesday contests) & Mohawk Racetrack (Monday contests). Eligible tracks are identified by a icon next to the track name on the Race Information screen.
All bet types are permitted as long as the combined total cost of the bets does not exceed the maximum bet amount per race.
How do the weekly contests work?
Contest participants will make $6 worth of wagers for each of the 4 races of the contest (for a total of $24 in bets per contest). Participants can choose which bets to make with the $6 each race, as long as the total cost of the bets each race does not exceed $6. Note that if a participant fails to use the full $6 in a contest race, that money cannot be used in another race, so it is in the participant’s best interest to spend the full $6 each race.
Can I spend more than $6 per race?
No, the maximum amount permitted per race is $6. If a participant fails to use the full $6 in a contest race, that money cannot be used in another contest race, so it is in the participant’s best interest to spend the full $6 each race.
How do I make contest bets?
To watch a video of the contest registration process & how to play click on the “How To Play The Contest” video player in the bottom right hand corner of any of the contest pages.
Are the contest bets real bets or fantasy bets?
Contest bets are live (real) bets, meaning that not only are your bets applicable towards the contest, but they are also live in the Tote system. This means that you get to keep the winnings that you earn from your contest bets! If you make a winning bet in a race, your winnings will automatically be credited to your HPI account after the race is completed.
How do I cancel my contest bets?
Contestants may cancel any or all contest bets before the post-time for each race. The canceled bet funds will be credited back to the Contestant’s bankroll for use in another contest bet. Note: Contestants must cancel contest bets online from the Horseplayer Interactive website only. Canceling the bet from another location (e.g. Teletheatres, racetrack) will not cancel the contest bet and may result in disqualification from the contest.
What is the contest prizing?
There is $1000 up for grabs for each of the nightly contests that is divided as per the contest Rules & Regulations.
The top finisher of each nightly Contest earns a spot in the Bet Night Live HPI Championship contest for the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the 2011 $1 million Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship that will be held at the Red River Casino, Resort & Spa on January 28 & 29, 2011.
How do I get into the Championship contest?
In order to earn a spot in the Bet Night Live HPI Championship contest a participant must finish in 1st place in one of the nightly contests. How are the contest scores calculated? The contest points are awarded based on the actual pari-mutuel payouts based on the Woodbine Entertainment Group commission rates.
What happens if one of my selections is scratched from the race?
If your horse is scratched you will receive a refund. The amount of your wager will be credited back to your HPI account and that amount will also be added back to your remaining contest bankroll. Note: In the event of a refund after a race is complete, you will not be able to apply your refund towards future races, so it is possible to still have a positive bankroll after the completion of the contest.
How can I find out where I am in the contest standings?
Click on the Leaderboard graphic from the Contest site to view the Contest Leaderboard. You can also get to the Leaderboard page by selecting the “Leaderboard” tab from the contest pages.
As per the Rules & Regulations, Leaderboard standings are unofficial until 48 hours after the completion of each contest.
Can I bet on races outside of the contest while I’m playing a contest?
Absolutely! You place bets outside of the contest in the same way as you place contest bets. The only difference is that when you are applying bets towards a contest you must check the box before confirming your wager. Any bets that you make that do not have this box checked will NOT count towards the contest but will be live bets in the Tote.
How do I play my first contest for free?
For a limited time, new HPI members who join HPI by following the link on the contest “How To Play” page will receive a $24 deposit to their new HPI account. This $24 can then be used by the member to play their first contest. Click here to go to the “How To Play” page to sign-up for your FREE HPI account.
When will the $24 ‘free play’ deposit go into my HPI account?
The $24 will be deposited to your HPI account as soon as your account has successfully been set-up in the HPI system. If you successfully complete the automated sign-up process the $24 will go into your account once you have acted on the confirmation email that gets sent to you after you complete the online sign-up process. If the automated sign-up process fails and your account is set-up manually by an HPI administrator, the $24 deposit will go into your account as soon as the administrator has completed the account opening process (this could take up to 48 hours).
If I am already an existing HPI member can I get the ‘free first-time play’ offer?
No. The ‘free first-time play’ offer is only valid for new members who join HPI by clicking on the link indicated on the contest “How To Play” page.
It’s now 7pm and I just tuned in to the Bet Night Live show on The Score. Can I sign-up for HPI right now and play in tonight’s contest?
If you successfully complete the automated HPI sign-up process right at the start of the show at 7pm you might be able to play in that night’s contest, however it is not guaranteed.
If the automated HPI sign-up process fails and your account needs to be set-up manually by an HPI administrator, you will be unable to participate in that night’s contest, but will be able to play in the next available contest.
Do I have to register separately for each Bet Night Live HPI contest?
No, you only need to register once to play in every Bet Night Live HPI contest. Just remember to make sure that you have the $24 in your HPI account before each contest in order to play!