In General, Wagering Up Through Oregon Hubs

Account wagering through several hubs based in Oregon continued to ramp up in the fourth quarter of 2002, according to figures released by the Oregon Racing Commission.

The commission lists five companies with betting hubs: America TAB, Oneclickbetting.com, TV Games Network, US Offtrack, and Youbet.com. All but Youbet.com had posted final-quarter handles.

Oneclickbetting.com, operated by Greenwood Racing, handled $42.9 million in October, November, and December of last year, up from $33.9 million the previous three months.

TVG handled $46.1 million for the final three months of 2003, down from the $49.2 million wagered in July, August, and September of last year.

America TAB handled $16.4 million, up from $15.6 million the previous three months, while US Offtrack, operated by the Greyhound Channel, handled $3.1 million, up from $2.9 million.