DASH柳津, Off-track horse race betting facility in Japan
DASH柳津 is an off-track horse race betting venue in Japan where visitors place wagers on races happening at distant racetracks. The facility displays live races on screens, provides information about horses and jockeys, and offers multiple betting options at the counter.
Betting venues like this emerged in Japan as an extension of horse racing culture, which has roots going back centuries and was eventually organized into a formal system. The modernization of such facilities now lets fans place bets on races nationwide without traveling to the actual racetracks.
People come here to gather with other horse racing fans and place bets together in a social setting, showing how this activity brings locals together around their shared interest.
The venue is open on racing days and provides screens and betting counters for visitors to place their wagers easily. Peak times are during major racing events when multiple races are broadcast throughout the day.
The venue offers mobile betting through a QR code system called SMAPPY that lets visitors place bets directly on their phones. This technology streamlines the betting process and allows many people to wager simultaneously without waiting at the counter.
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