Article Summary
Learn everything from the basic bet types to marking your slip like a pro. A must-read for first-timers.
Betting is a core part of the boat race experience. While it may seem complicated at first, understanding the betting slip, or 'funaken' (舟券), is simple. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to place your first bet and join in on the excitement.
<h2>Types of Bets</h2>
<p>There are seven basic types of bets you can place. The easiest for beginners are Exacta (2連単), predicting the 1st and 2nd place boats in order, and Trifecta (3連単), predicting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats in order. While Trifecta is harder to win, it offers a much larger payout.</p>
<h2>How to Fill Out the Slip</h2>
<p>Each betting slip has columns for the venue, the race number, the bet type, and your boat selections. Simply use a pen to mark your choices clearly in the corresponding boxes. For an Exacta bet, you would mark one boat number in the '1st' column and another in the '2nd' column. Finally, mark the amount you wish to wager. Hand the slip to the teller with your money, and you'll receive a ticket.</p>
<h2>Types of Bets</h2>
<p>There are seven basic types of bets you can place. The easiest for beginners are Exacta (2連単), predicting the 1st and 2nd place boats in order, and Trifecta (3連単), predicting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats in order. While Trifecta is harder to win, it offers a much larger payout.</p>
<h2>How to Fill Out the Slip</h2>
<p>Each betting slip has columns for the venue, the race number, the bet type, and your boat selections. Simply use a pen to mark your choices clearly in the corresponding boxes. For an Exacta bet, you would mark one boat number in the '1st' column and another in the '2nd' column. Finally, mark the amount you wish to wager. Hand the slip to the teller with your money, and you'll receive a ticket.</p>