You can bet on horses in Waterbury at Winners Waterbury, 155 Thomaston Ave, in downtown Waterbury near Interstate 84. It’s an off track betting venue with live racing and simulcast feeds on 96 HD screens, eight self service kiosks and two manual tellers.
Racing bets start at age 18, parking is free, and you can bet greyhounds and jai alai under the same roof. Here’s what the venue offers, how off track betting works in Connecticut, and how to place your first bet.
Where to Bet on Horses in Waterbury, CT
Winners Waterbury sits on Thomaston Ave in downtown Waterbury, close to Interstate 84. The MyWinners Help Center describes it as a destination for live racing in New Haven County, and surrounding towns are an easy drive away. Free on site parking means you skip the hunt for a spot before post time.
Winners Waterbury Address, Phone and Hours
The address is 155 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702, and the phone number is 203 757 5450. The venue opens every day and closes latest on Fridays and Saturdays. Holiday hours can differ, so call ahead before a holiday card. The hours table lists every day.
What You Find Inside the Venue
The room has 96 high definition screens carrying racing and sports, and more than 120 seats. That many screens lets you follow several tracks at once. Snacks and drinks are on hand, and staff can help with questions and MyWinners account servicing.
| Winners Waterbury | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702 |
| Phone | 203 757 5450 |
| Racing available | Horse racing, greyhound racing, jai alai |
| Screens | 96 HD screens |
| Self service kiosks | 8 |
| Manual tellers | 2 |
| Seats | 120+ |
| Parking | Free on site |
| Minimum age for racing bets | 18 |
How Off Track Betting Works in Connecticut
Connecticut has no active horse racing track, so the races you watch in Waterbury run somewhere else. Winners Waterbury shows them live on simulcast feeds from tracks across the US and around the world, and you bet into the same pools as everyone else on that race.
Those pools follow the pari mutuel system. Bettors compete against each other, not against the house. The operator takes a fixed cut, and the rest of the pool goes to the winning tickets. The odds keep moving until betting closes, and your payout depends on where they land.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection oversees legal horse betting in the state. Our guide to how pari mutuel betting works covers the pool math in more detail.
What You Can Bet On at Winners Waterbury
Horse Racing Bets You Can Make
Start with the straight bets. A win bet needs your horse to finish first, a place bet needs first or second, and a show bet needs first, second or third. Exotic bets pay more and ask more of you. An exacta picks the first two finishers in order, a trifecta picks the first three in order, and a daily double picks the winners of two races in a row.
Big race days give you the deepest cards. The Breeders’ Cup World Championships run October 30 and 31 at Keeneland, and the Kentucky Derby arrives on the first Saturday in May. Our Kentucky Derby betting guide for Connecticut shows how to bet it.
Greyhound Racing and Jai Alai
Winners Waterbury also offers greyhound and jai alai betting. Our greyhound betting guide lists the UK, Irish, Australian and US tracks that feed Winners venues in Connecticut. If you want a change from horses between races, you can bet them from the same venue.
How to Bet on Horses in Waterbury: Kiosk or Teller
You have two ways to place a bet at Winners Waterbury.
Betting at the Self Service Kiosks
Winners Waterbury has eight self service kiosks. You pick the track, the race, your horse, the bet type and your stake yourself, at your own pace. Kiosks suit first timers who want time to think.
Betting With a Teller
Two manual tellers offer personal service. Tell them the track, the race number, the bet type, the horse number and the amount. If you’re unsure of anything, ask before you commit.
Read the Program Before You Bet
Every race has a program of past performances. Check each horse’s recent finishes, the distance and surface it likes, and the trainer and jockey booked for the day. Then look at the odds on the screens. The morning line is the track handicapper’s early estimate, and the live odds show where the money is going.
Fractional odds tell you your profit against your stake. Say you like a horse at 5/2. A $2 win bet pays $5 profit plus your $2 back, so you collect $7. When a horse you rate sits at 6/1 and the morning line said 4/1, that price deserves a look.
Begin with win, place and show bets, then add an exacta once you feel settled. Set your stake for the day before you walk in, and read our bankroll management guide for a simple plan.
Bet on Horses Online When You Can’t Make It In
Can’t get to Thomaston Ave? You can bet on horses online at app.mywinners.com or on the MyWinners: Racing & Sports app. Online betting is open to customers 18 and older. Our guide to how to bet on horse racing online in Connecticut walks through it, and our explainer on legal horse betting in Connecticut covers the rules.
Age Rules and Betting Responsibly
You must be 18 to bet on horse racing, greyhounds and jai alai or to play the Connecticut Lottery at Winners Waterbury. Fanatics Sportsbook bets at the venue need you to be 21.
Set a budget before you go, and stop when you hit it. If betting stops being fun, the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling runs a free helpline at 1 (888) 789 7777, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with phone and chat support.
Watch the Races at Winners Waterbury
If you searched for where to bet on horses in Waterbury, the answer is 155 Thomaston Ave. Pick a seat, follow the card across 96 screens, and place your first bet at a kiosk or with a teller.
Bet online at app.mywinners.com, on the MyWinners: Racing & Sports app on iOS or Android, or go here to find your nearest MyWinners or Winners venue in CT.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can bet on horses at Winners Waterbury, 155 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702. The venue shows live racing and simulcast feeds on 96 HD screens, with eight self service kiosks and two manual tellers. You can also bet online at app.mywinners.com.
You must be 18 to bet on horse racing at Winners Waterbury. Fanatics Sportsbook bets at the venue need you to be 21.
No. Connecticut has no active horse racing track. Winners Waterbury shows races simulcast from tracks across the US and around the world, and you bet into the pari mutuel pools for those races.
Yes. Winners Waterbury offers greyhound racing and jai alai betting alongside horse racing, and you can place all three types of bet at the same venue.
Yes. You can bet on horses online at app.mywinners.com or on the MyWinners: Racing & Sports app for iOS and Android. Online betting is open to customers 18 and older.
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