First let me say that I don't feel like Pinnacle is trying to cheat me. I just feel that they probably made an incorrect decision from the evidence I can gather. It isn't a large amount of money either, thankfully.
Here is what happened:
1. I placed three Pick-3 wagers on races 10,11 and 12 at Saratoga on Saturday.
2. My 3 tickets were all certain losers until...
the 12th race at Saratoga was cancelled. The rules on pinnacle's horse wagering section Pinny Horse Rules don't really deal with a cancelled race. The closest thing I can find is under Scratches. It clearly states that for Pick 3's and Pick 4's- You will not receive the track favorite or any consolation payouts, but instead a refund.
Effectively the 12th race at Saratoga was scratched. None of my selections ran in the 12th Race at Saratoga. In the past when I have had winners in leg A and B and then my selection in Leg C was scratched, I received a refund. (FYI- for those that don't know the track would give you the post time favorite).
Pinnacle said that I was wrong and that the consolation 2 of 3 payout for Races 10-12 at Saratoga would stand. Huh ? Your rules say that for Pick 3's and Pick 4's this can't happen. They stood by this ruling.
The fact that I don't agree with this one ruling doesn't change the fact that I feel Pinnacle is one of the very best books out there. Their 7% Rebate on horse play is a phenomenal promotion.
Here is what happened:
1. I placed three Pick-3 wagers on races 10,11 and 12 at Saratoga on Saturday.
2. My 3 tickets were all certain losers until...
the 12th race at Saratoga was cancelled. The rules on pinnacle's horse wagering section Pinny Horse Rules don't really deal with a cancelled race. The closest thing I can find is under Scratches. It clearly states that for Pick 3's and Pick 4's- You will not receive the track favorite or any consolation payouts, but instead a refund.
Effectively the 12th race at Saratoga was scratched. None of my selections ran in the 12th Race at Saratoga. In the past when I have had winners in leg A and B and then my selection in Leg C was scratched, I received a refund. (FYI- for those that don't know the track would give you the post time favorite).
Pinnacle said that I was wrong and that the consolation 2 of 3 payout for Races 10-12 at Saratoga would stand. Huh ? Your rules say that for Pick 3's and Pick 4's this can't happen. They stood by this ruling.
The fact that I don't agree with this one ruling doesn't change the fact that I feel Pinnacle is one of the very best books out there. Their 7% Rebate on horse play is a phenomenal promotion.