Do sportsbook bets count toward a wager race?

Reviewed by J.H., Race-Value Editor · WagerRace · updated 2026-06-29

Sometimes — it depends entirely on the operator: some count both casino and sportsbook wagers toward the same race, others count casino play only, and a few run separate sports and casino races, so you have to check the specific event’s rules.

Two details decide how much your betting actually contributes. First, eligibility: whether sportsbook bets count at all, and sometimes a minimum odds requirement so that near-even hedge bets don’t farm the leaderboard. Second, weighting: even when bets count, some games or markets contribute less than their face value toward your race total, the same way bonus wagering weights slots above table games. A race that counts both casino and sports with no minimum odds is the broadest; a casino-only race ignores your sportsbook turnover entirely.

Before you grind a race to climb it, confirm whether your kind of play even counts and at what weight. We note whether sportsbook wagering counts for each race we track, and flag it as unknown rather than assuming when an operator doesn’t say.

Key points

• It varies: some races count casino + sportsbook, some casino-only, some run separate races.
• Sports races often set a minimum odds so even-money hedges can’t farm the board.
• Weighting can make some games/markets contribute less than face value.
• A casino-only race ignores your sportsbook turnover entirely.
• We mark whether sports bets count per race, and flag “unknown” when undisclosed.

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