Direct API into Tote System

[aharon5741]

Where can one obtain direct API access into the tote system for experimenting with wager bots? I'm mostly interested in pulling live tote data into a system for running some test code - not to make live wagers.

Are their certain ADWs that offer this or do you need to go to the source such as AmTote with a lot of money for licensing fees?

[Greybase]

Originally Posted by aharon5741

Are their certain ADWs that offer this or do you need to go to the source such as AmTote with a lot of money for licensing fees?

You might start with a recent history of the US parimutuel industry and Tote companies... it's only been a few years since the Autotote Pick-6 scandal. In a nutshell, Insiders were able to "hack" the system for profit. Security is now a top priority and ADW's are limited in what kind of Tote access they provide to their customers.

I think your above statement is correct. You come up with a LOT of money in up-front fees, to start your own "boutique ADW" company... there are a few around which basically started as 1-man operations. Of course, your application will include extensive personal financial info, photo and fingerprints to the FBI.

[highnote]

Originally Posted by aharon5741

Where can one obtain direct API access into the tote system for experimenting with wager bots? I'm mostly interested in pulling live tote data into a system for running some test code - not to make live wagers.

Are their certain ADWs that offer this or do you need to go to the source such as AmTote with a lot of money for licensing fees?

Betfair.com has some free APIs. You'll need to do some digging, but they are there. Try looking under "Forums".

[togatrigger]

Might check out this:

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/s...t.php?p=790565