FHBPA Members,
Current Florida HBPA members are eligible to compete for free in an exclusive online qualifier to the $4.5 million-estimated National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), scheduled for March 13-15, 2026, at Horseshoe Las Vegas. The online qualifier, which will be held on Jan. 31, includes a $500 airfare voucher and a four-night stay at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
The NHC is the world’s richest and most prestigious handicapping tournament of the year for horseplayers and is the culmination of a year-long series of NTRA-sanctioned local tournaments conducted by racetracks, casino race books, off-track betting facilities, horse racing and handicapping websites, and Advance Deposit Wagering companies each of which sends its top qualifiers to the national finals. The 2026 NHC is estimated to offer prize money and travel awards totaling more than $4.5 million. The winner will take home an estimated $825,000 and will be named the 2026 Horseplayer of the Year honored at the 2027 Eclipse Awards.
The “FHBPA NHC Handicapping Challenge” is an online qualifier consisting of mythical win-place wagering on Gulfstream Park races. See below on instructions on how to play.
- Go to horseplayers.com/contest/2226263 to register for the January 31 exclusive FHBPA NHC contest.
- Click on the SIGN UP box at the top right-hand corner of the page. You will need to provide the information required.
- You will receive an email to activate your account.
- Return to the link. You will add one entry to your cart. There will be no charge.
- The contest races will be available on Friday, January 30 and you will be able to start making your selections- click on the View/Make Pick box. All selections must be made prior to the first contest race scheduled post time.
Please note this contest is exclusive for current Florida HBPA members with at least one start at Gulfstream Park in the previous twelve months. If the winner is not a current FHBPA member the NHC prize package will go to the next highest finisher that is a current FHBPA member. The winner will be announced after a 48-hour audit period. This is a good opportunity to pack your bags for Vegas!