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Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.13B - Pools Dependent upon Betting Interests for Harness

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
When the association exercises their rights under 205 CMR 6.13B
				the minimum number of runners selected by the Association shall be consistent
				throughout the meet.
(1) Unless the
			 Commission otherwise provides, at the time the pools are opened for wagering,
			 the association:
(a) may offer win, place,
			 and show wagering on all contests with six or more betting interests;
(b) may be allowed to prohibit show wagering
			 on any contest with five or fewer betting interests scheduled to
			 start;
(c) may be allowed to
			 prohibit place wagering on any contest with four or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(d) may be
			 allowed to prohibit Quinella wagering on any contest with three or fewer
			 betting interests scheduled to start;
(e) may be allowed to prohibit Quinella
			 Double wagering on any contests with three or fewer betting interests scheduled
			 to start;
(f) may be allowed to
			 prohibit Exacta wagering on any contest with three or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(g) may be
			 allowed to prohibit Trifecta wagering on any contest with six or fewer betting
			 interests scheduled to start;
(h)
			 may be allowed to prohibit Superfecta wagering on any contest with six or fewer
			 betting interests scheduled to start;
(i) may be allowed to prohibit Twin Quinella
			 wagering on any contests with three or fewer betting interests scheduled to
			 start;
(j) shall prohibit Twin
			 Trifecta wagering on any contests with six or fewer betting interests scheduled
			 to start;
(k) shall prohibit
			 Tri-superfecta wagering on any contests with of six or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(l) shall
			 prohibit Twin Superfecta wagering on any contests with six or fewer betting
			 interests scheduled to start.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.13C - Pools Dependent upon Betting Interests for Greyhounds

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
When the association exercises their rights under 205 CMR
				6.13C, the minimum number of runners selected by the Association shall be
				consistent throughout the meet.
Unless the Commission otherwise provides, at the time the pools
				are opened for wagering, the association:
(a) may offer win, place, and show wagering
			 on all contests with six or more betting interests;
(b) may be allowed to prohibit show wagering
			 on any contest with five or fewer betting interests scheduled to
			 start;
(c) may be allowed to
			 prohibit place wagering on any contest with four or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(d) may be
			 allowed to prohibit Quinella wagering on any contest with three or fewer
			 betting interests scheduled to start;
(e) may be allowed to prohibit Quinella
			 Double wagering on any contests with three or fewer betting interests scheduled
			 to start;
(f) may be allowed to
			 prohibit Exacta wagering on any contest with three or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(g) may be
			 allowed to prohibit Trifecta wagering on any contest with five or fewer betting
			 interests scheduled to start;
(h)
			 may be allowed to prohibit Superfecta wagering on any contest with five or
			 fewer betting interests scheduled to start;
(i) may be allowed to prohibit Twin Quinella
			 wagering on any contests with three or fewer betting interests scheduled to
			 start;
(j) shall prohibit Twin
			 Trifecta wagering on any contests with five or fewer betting interests
			 scheduled to start;
(k) shall
			 prohibit Tri-Superfecta wagering on any contests with of five or fewer betting
			 interests scheduled to start;
(l)
			 shall prohibit Twin Superfecta wagering on any contests with five or fewer
			 betting interests scheduled to start.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.14 - Prior Approval Required for Betting Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) An association that desires to offer new
			 forms of wagering must apply in writing to the Commission and receive written
			 approval prior to implementing the new betting pool. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. §
			 N(1))
(2) The association may
			 suspend previously-approved forms of wagering with the prior approval of the
			 Commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended form of wagering is
			 reinstated. An association may request approval of a form of wagering or
			 separate wagering pool for specific performances. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. §
			 N(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.15 - Closing of Wagering in a Contest

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) A
			 Commission representative shall close wagering for each contest after which
			 time no pari-mutuel tickets shall be sold for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 g.p.
			 § O(1))
(2) The association
			 shall maintain, in good order, a system approved by the Commission for closing
			 wagering. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. § O(2))
(3) The pari-mutuel machines will be locked
			 by electrical control when the gates of the starting gate open at the start of
			 each race. In no case shall the machines be unlocked until the declaration that
			 the race is official.
(4) In horse
			 racing, the Commission Steward shall sound the bell closing the pari-mutuel
			 machines not later than at the opening of the starting gate.
(5) In harness racing, the Commission Judge
			 shall sound the bell closing the pari-mutuel machines immediately upon the
			 official start of the race.
(6) In
			 horse racing, if a horse or horses are locked in the gate, the proper racing
			 official shall promptly notify the Manager of the Pari-mutuel Department of the
			 name and number of said horse or horses.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.16 - Complaints Pertaining to Pari-mutuel Operations

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) When a patron makes a complaint regarding
			 the pari-mutuel department to an association, the association shall immediately
			 issue a complaint report, setting out:
(a)
			 the name of the complainant;
(b)
			 the nature of the complaint;
(c)
			 the name of the persons, if any, against whom the complaint was made;
(d) the date of the complaint;
(e) the action taken or proposed to be taken,
			 if any, by the association. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. § P(1))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.17 - Licensed Employees

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
All licensees shall report any known irregularities or wrong
				doings by any person involving pari-mutuel wagering immediately to the
				Commission and cooperate in subsequent investigations. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. §
				Q(1))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.18 - Unrestricted Access

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
The association shall permit the Commission unrestricted access
				at all times to its facilities and equipment and to all books, ledgers,
				accounts, documents and records of the association that relate to pari-mutuel
				wagering. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. § R)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.19 - Emergency Situations

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
In the event of human error, malfunction and any other breaches
				of
				205 CMR 6.00 or accepted
				parimutuel accounting practices and an emergency in connection with the
				pari-mutuel department not covered in
				205 CMR 6.00, the pari-mutuel
				manager representing the association shall report the problem or problems to
				the stewards or judges, Commission accountants and the association; and the
				mutuel manager shall render a full written report regarding the emergency
				situation to the Commission within 48 hours. (ARCI c. 9 g.p. § S
				amended)
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.20 - General Account Wagering

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
Associations may, either directly or through a service provider
				authorized and licensed by the Commission, offer a system of account wagering
				to its patrons whereby wagers are debited and payoffs credited to a sum of
				money, deposited in an account by the patron that is held by the association.
				The association shall notify the patron, at the time of opening the account, of
				any rules the association has made concerning deposits, withdrawals, average
				daily balance, user fees, interest payments and any other aspect of the
				operation of the account. The association shall notify the patron whenever the
				rules governing the account are changed, such notification occurring before the
				new rules are applied to the account and including the opportunity for the
				patron to close or cash-in the account. The patron shall be deemed to have
				accepted the rules of account operation upon opening or not closing the
				account. The association shall annually request authorization from the
				Commission before a system of account wagering is offered. Included in the
				associations' request shall be information related to any planned,
				non-monetary, incentive programs and account security plans. If a service
				provider is used, copies of any and all agreements between the service provider
				and the association regarding the services to be provided by the service
				provider to the association in respect to the association's account wagering
				operations will be give to the Commission.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.21 - Account Opening

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) An association
			 may offer to open for its patrons:
(a)
			 short-term accounts that are operational only for the performance during which
			 they were opened and only at the site where they were opened, whereby wagers
			 are placed by the account holder at a self-service terminal;
(b) long-term accounts that are operational
			 for any performance offered by the association whereby wagers are placed by the
			 account holder at a self-service terminal, in person at the racetrack, or by
			 telephone or other electronic means;
(c) voucher accounts that are operational for
			 any performance offered by the association, whereby wagers are placed by the
			 account holder at any ticket-issuing terminal operated by the association. The
			 patron may choose to credit winning payoffs in cash and may choose to close or
			 cash-in the account at any time.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.22 - Refusals

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
The association may reserve the right at any time to refuse to
				open an account, to accept a wager, or to accept a deposit. The association
				shall not establish or maintain an account for any person who has been banned
				or prohibited from entering the premises of an association in the State in
				accordance with M.G.L. c. 128A, § 10A.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.23 - Patron Information

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) Each short-term
			 or long-term account holder shall provide such personal information as the
			 association and the Commission require, on a form acceptable to the Commission.
			 The following minimum information must be collected for all account holders:
(a) Full legal name;
(b) Physical address of the principal
			 residence;
(c) Mailing address of
			 the applicant, if different from above;
(d) Telephone number;
(e) Date of birth;
(f) Social Security Number or Federal
			 Identification Number;
(g)
			 Date;
(h) Signature.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.24 - Deposits

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
Deposits may be made in person or by mail, in cash or by check
				or negotiable order of withdrawal. The proceeds of a check may first need
				banker's clearance. Holding periods will be determined by the association and
				advised to the account holder. No deposits may be made by credit or debit card,
				and no credit is allowed. A receipt for the deposit must be issued to the
				account holder, but does not need to reflect the current account
				balance.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.25 - Sufficient Account Balance

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
Each account must have a minimum initial balance of $25.00.
				Account holders shall be deemed to be aware of the status of the account at all
				times. Wagers will not be accepted which would cause the available balance of
				the account to fall below zero. Any account not updated when a transaction is
				completed shall be inoperable until the transaction is posted and the account
				balance updated.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.26 - Account Credits

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) When an account
			 is entitled to a payoff or refund, said monies will be credited to the
			 respective account, thus increasing the credit balance. It is the
			 responsibility of the account holder to verify proper credits and, if in doubt,
			 notify the association within the agreed upon time frame for consideration.
			 Unresolved disputes may be forwarded to the Commission by the association or
			 the account holder. The Commission will consider no claim unless submitted in
			 writing and accompanied by supporting evidence.
(2) An account holder may make withdrawals
			 from the account in person, by mail, by telephone or other electronic media. A
			 withdrawal request, must be in a format acceptable to the Commission and must
			 contain, at a minimum, the following information:
(a) Full legal name;
(b) Account number;
(c) Pin number;
(d) Amount to withdraw;
(e) Date;
(f) Signature (in the case of a withdrawal
			 request made in person or by mail).
In event of a mail withdrawal, if there are sufficient funds in
				the account to cover the withdrawal, the association will send a check to the
				account holder within five business days of receipt, at the address specified
				in the account application.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.27 - Account Operation

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The association
			 must maintain complete records of every deposit, withdrawal, wager, and winning
			 payoff for each short-term and long-term account. Voucher accounts shall be
			 recorded in a manner similar to a ticket. These records shall be made available
			 to the Commission upon request.
(2)
			 For wagers made for an account by telephone or electronically a voice or
			 digital recording of the entire transaction shall be kept. The association
			 shall not accept any such wager when the recording system is
			 inoperable.
(3) Any account
			 wagering system must provide for the account holder's review and finalization
			 of a wager before the association accepts it. Neither the account holder nor
			 the association shall change a wager after the account holder has reviewed and
			 finalized the wager. In the case of a wager made by telephone or
			 electronically, the recording of the transaction shall be deemed to be the
			 actual wager, regardless of what was recorded by the pari-mutuel
			 system.
(4) The association may
			 accept account wagers on any event carried in the association's betting menu
			 for the day in which the wager is made.
(5) The association shall make tax
			 withholdings and provide tax and revenue reporting as required for wagers
			 placed at the association's racetrack.
(6) The association shall keep confidential,
			 except from the Commission and authorized governmental agencies:
(a) the amount of money credited to, debited
			 from, withdrawn from, or present in any account holder's account;
(b) the amount of money wagered by a
			 particular account holder on any race or series of races;
(c) the account number and secure password of
			 a particular account holder;
(d)
			 the identities of particular entries on which the account holder is wagering or
			 has wagered;
(e) unless otherwise
			 authorized by the account holder, the name, address, and other information in
			 the possession of the association that would identify the account holder to
			 anyone other than the Commission or the association.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.28 - Account Closure

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The association
			 may close an account when the account holder makes repeated attempts to operate
			 with an insufficient balance or when the account holder request account
			 closure. In any closure, the association shall refund the remaining balance to
			 the account holder within five business days.
(2) Any account inactive for a period of
			 three years shall presumed to be abandoned and proceeds paid to the
			 Commonwealth
via
the state treasurer under provisions of
			 M.G.L. c. 200A.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.30 - Win Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The amount
			 wagered on the betting interest which finishes first is deducted from the net
			 pool, the balance remaining being the profit; the profit is divided by the
			 amount wagered on the betting interest finishing first, such quotient being the
			 profit per dollar wagered to Win on that betting interest. (ARCI c. 9 cal.
			 § B(1))
(2) The net Win pool
			 shall be distributed as a single price pool to winning wagers in the following
			 precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) To those whose selection finished first,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) To those whose selection finished second,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) To those whose selection finished third,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(d) The entire pool shall be refunded on Win
			 wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § B(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.31 - Place Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The amounts
			 wagered to Place on the first two betting interests to finish are deducted from
			 the net pool, the balance remaining being the profit; the profit is divided
			 into two equal portions, one being assigned to each winning betting interest
			 and divided by the amount wagered to Place on that betting interest, the
			 resulting quotient is the profit per dollar wagered to Place on that betting
			 interest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § C(1))
(2) The net Place pool shall be distributed
			 to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of
			 finish:
(a) if contestants of a coupled entry
			 or mutuel field finished in the first two places, as a single price pool to
			 those who selected the coupled entry or mutuel field; otherwise
(b) as a profit split to those whose
			 selection is included within the first two finishers, but if there are no such
			 wagers on one of those two finishers; then
(c) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the one covered betting interest included within the first two
			 finishers, but if there are no such wagers; then
(d) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the third-place finisher, but if there are no such wagers;
			 then
(e) the entire pool shall be
			 refunded on Place wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 C(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.32 - Show Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The amounts
			 wagered to Show on the first three betting interests to finish are deducted
			 from the net pool, the balance remaining being the profit; the profit is
			 divided into three equal portions, one being assigned to each winning betting
			 interest and divided by the amount wagered to Show on that betting interest,
			 the resulting quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to Show on that
			 betting interest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § D(1))
(2) The net Show pool shall be distributed to
			 winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of
			 finish:
(a) if contestants of a coupled entry
			 or mutuel field finished in the first three places, as a single price pool to
			 those who selected the coupled entry or mutuel field; otherwise
(b) if contestants of a coupled entry or
			 mutuel field finished as two of the first three finishers, the profit is
			 divided with 2/3 distributed to those who selected the coupled entry or mutuel
			 field and 1/3 distributed to those who selected the other betting interest
			 included within the first three finishers; otherwise
(c) as a profit split to those whose
			 selection is included within the first three finishers; but if there are no
			 such wagers on one of those three finishers; then
(d) as a profit split to those who selected
			 one of the two covered betting interests included within the first three
			 finishers, but if there are no such wagers on two of those three finishers;
			 then
(e) as a single price pool to
			 those who selected the one covered betting interest included within the first
			 three finishers, but if there are no such wagers; then
(f) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the fourth-place finisher, but if there are no such wagers;
			 then
(g) the entire pool shall be
			 refunded on Show wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 D(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.33 - Double Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The Double
			 requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of two specified
			 contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § E(1))
(2) The net Double pool shall be distributed
			 to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of
			 finish:
(a) As a single price pool to those
			 whose selection finished first in each of the two contests, but if there are no
			 such wagers; then
(b) As a profit
			 split to those who selected the first-place finisher in either of the two
			 contests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) As a single price pool to those who
			 selected the one covered first-place finisher in either contest, but if there
			 are no such wagers; then
(d) As a
			 single price pool to those whose selection finished second in each of the two
			 contests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(e) The entire pool shall be refunded on
			 Double wagers for those contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § E(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.34 - Pick Three Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The Pick Three
			 requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of three specified
			 contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § F(1))
(2) The net Pick Three pool shall be
			 distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the
			 official order of finish:
(a) as a single
			 price pool to those whose selection finished first in each of the three
			 contests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the first-place finisher in any two of the three contests, but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(c)
			 as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in any
			 one of the three contests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(d) the entire pool shall be refunded on Pick
			 Three wagers for those contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § F(1))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.37 - Quinella Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The Quinella
			 requires selection of the first two finishers, irrespective of order, for a
			 single contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § I(1))
(2) The net Quinella pool shall be
			 distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the
			 official order of finish:
(a) if contestants
			 of a coupled entry or mutuel field finish as the first two finishers, as a
			 single price pool to those selecting the coupled entry or mutuel field combined
			 with the next separate betting interest in the official order of finish;
			 otherwise
(b) as a single price
			 pool to those whose combination finished as the first two betting interests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a profit split to those whose
			 combination included either the first- or second-place finisher; but if there
			 are no such wagers on one of the those two finishers; then
(d) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included the one covered betting interest included within the first
			 two finishers, but if there are no such wagers; then
(e) the entire pool shall be refunded on
			 Quinella wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § I(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.38 - Quinella Double Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The Quinella
			 Double requires selection of the first two finishers, irrespective of order, in
			 each of two specified contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § J(1))
(2) The net Quinella Double pool shall be
			 distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the
			 official order of finish:
(a) if a coupled
			 entry or mutuel field finishes as the first two contestants in either contest,
			 as a single price pool to those selecting the coupled entry or mutuel field
			 combined with the next separate betting interest in the official order of
			 finish for that contest, as well as the first two finishers in the alternate
			 Quinella Double contest; otherwise
(b) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the first two finishers in each of the two Quinella Double contests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a profit split to those who selected
			 the first two finishers in either of the two Quinella Double contests, but if
			 there are no such wagers on one of those contests; then,
(d) as a single price pool to those who
			 selected the first two finishers in the one covered Quinella Double contest,
			 but if there were no such wagers; then
(e) the entire pool shall be refunded on
			 Quinella Double wagers for those contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 J(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.39 - Exacta Pools

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1) The Exacta
			 requires selection of the first two finishers, in their exact order, for a
			 single contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § K(1))
(2) The net Exacta pool shall be distributed
			 to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of
			 finish:
(a) if contestants of a coupled entry
			 or mutuel field finish as the first two finishers, as a single price pool to
			 those selecting the coupled entry or mutuel field combined with the next
			 separate betting interest in the official order of finish; otherwise
(b) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination finished in correct sequence as the first two betting interests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a profit split to those whose
			 combination included either the first-place betting interest to finish first or
			 the second-place betting interest to finish second, but if there are no such
			 wagers on one of those two finishers; then
(d) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included the one covered betting interest to finish first or second
			 in the correct sequence, but if there are no such wagers; then
(e) the entire pool shall be refunded on
			 Exacta wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § K(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.40 - Trifecta Pools

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(1) The Trifecta
			 requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order, for a
			 single contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § L(1))
(2) The net Trifecta pool shall be
			 distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the
			 official order of finish:
(a) as a single
			 price pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first
			 three betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only; but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(d)
			 the entire pool shall be refunded on Trifecta wagers for that contest. (ARCI c.
			 9 cal. § L(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.41 - Superfecta Pools

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(1) The Superfecta
			 requires selection of the first four finishers, in their exact order, for a
			 single contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § M(1))
(2) The net Superfecta pool shall be
			 distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the
			 official order of finish:
(a) As a single
			 price pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first
			 four betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first three betting interests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(d) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only, but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(e)
			 The entire pool shall be refunded on Superfecta wagers for that contest. (ARCI
			 c. 9 cal. § M(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.42 - Twin Quinella Pools

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(1) The Twin
			 Quinella requires selection of the first two finishers, irrespective of order,
			 in each of two designated contests. Each winning ticket for the first Twin
			 Quinella contest must be exchanged for a free ticket on the second Twin
			 Quinella contest in order to remain eligible for the second-half Twin Quinella
			 pool. Such tickets may be exchanged only at attended ticket windows prior to
			 the second Twin Quinella contest. There will be no monetary reward for winning
			 the first Twin Quinella contest. Both of the designated Twin Quinella contests
			 shall be included in only one Twin Quinella pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 N(1))
(2) In the first Twin
			 Quinella contest only, winning wagers shall be determined using the following
			 precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the first Twin Quinella
			 contest:
(a) if a coupled entry or mutuel
			 field finishes as the first two finishers, those who selected the coupled entry
			 or mutuel field combined with the next separate betting interest in the
			 official order of finish shall be winners; otherwise
(b) those whose combination finished as the
			 first two betting interests shall be winners, but if there are no such wagers;
			 then
(c) those whose combination
			 included either the first- or second-place finisher shall be winners, but if
			 there are no such wagers on one of those two finishers; then
(d) those whose combination included the one
			 covered betting interest included within the first two finishers shall be
			 winners, but if there are no such wagers; then
(e) the entire pool shall be refunded on Twin
			 Quinella wagers for that contest. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § N(2))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.43 - Twin Trifecta Pools

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(1) The Twin
			 Trifecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order,
			 in each of two designated contests. Each winning ticket for the first Twin
			 Trifecta contest must be exchanged for a free ticket on the second Twin
			 Trifecta contest in order to remain eligible for the second-half Twin Trifecta
			 pool. Such tickets may be exchanged only at attended ticket windows prior to
			 the second Twin Trifecta contest. Winning first-half Twin Trifecta wagers will
			 receive both an exchange and a monetary payoff. Both of the designated Twin
			 Trifecta contests shall be included in only one Twin Trifecta pool. (ARCI c. 9
			 cal. § O(1))
(2) After
			 wagering closes for the first-half of the Twin Trifecta and commissions have
			 been deducted from the pool, the net pool shall then be divided into separate
			 pools: the first-half Twin Trifecta pool and the second-half Twin Trifecta
			 pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § O(2))
(3) In the first Twin Trifecta contest only,
			 winning wagers shall be determined using the following precedence, based upon
			 the official order of finish for the first Twin Trifecta contest:
(a) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination finished in correct sequence as the first three betting interests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination Included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(c) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only, but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(d)
			 The entire Twin Trifecta pool shall be refunded on Twin Trifecta wagers for
			 that contest and the second-half shall be canceled. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 O(3))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.44 - Tri-superfecta Pools

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(1) The
			 Tri-superfecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact
			 order, in the first of two designated contests and the first four finishers, in
			 exact order, in the second of the two designated contests. Each winning ticket
			 for the first Tri-superfecta contest must be exchanged for a free ticket on the
			 second Tri-superfecta contest in order to remain eligible for the second-half
			 Tri-superfecta pool. Such tickets may be exchanged only at attended ticket
			 windows prior to the second Tri-superfecta contest. Winning first-half
			 Tri-superfecta tickets will receive both an exchange and a monetary payoff.
			 Both of the designated Tri-superfecta contests shall be included in only one
			 Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(1))
(2) After wagering closes for the first-half
			 of the Tri-superfecta and commissions have been deducted from the pool, the net
			 pool shall then be divided into two separate pools: the first-half
			 Tri-Superfecta pool and the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal.
			 § P(2))
(3) In the first
			 Tri-superfecta contest only, winning tickets shall be determined using the
			 following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the first
			 Tri-superfecta contest:
(a) as a single price
			 pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first three
			 betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only, but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(d)
			 ahe entire Tri-superfecta pool shall be refunded on Tri-superfecta wagers for
			 that contest and the second-half shall be canceled. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 P(3))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.45 - Twin Superfecta Pools

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(1) The Twin
			 Superfecta requires selection of the first four finishers, in their exact
			 order, in each of two designated contests. Each winning ticket for the first
			 Twin Superfecta contest must be exchanged for a free ticket on the second Twin
			 Superfecta contest in order to remain eligible for the second-half Twin
			 Superfecta pool. Such tickets may be exchanged only at attended ticket windows
			 prior to the second Twin Superfecta contest. Winning first-half Twin Superfecta
			 tickets will receive both an exchange and a monetary payoff. Both of the
			 designated Twin Superfecta contests shall be included in only one Twin
			 Superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § Q(1))
(2) After wagering closes for the first-half
			 of the Twin Superfecta and commissions have been deducted from the pool, the
			 net pool shall then be divided into two separate pools: the first-half Twin
			 Superfecta pool and the second-half Twin Superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal.
			 § Q(2))
(3) In the first Twin
			 Superfecta contest only, winning wagers shall be determined using the following
			 precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the first Twin
			 Superfecta contest:
(a) as a single price
			 pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four
			 betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first three betting interests,
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(d) as a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only, but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(e)
			 the entire Twin Superfecta pool shall be refunded on Twin Superfecta wagers for
			 that contest and the second-half shall be canceled. (ARCI c. 9 cal. §
			 Q(3))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 6.00 - Pari-mutuel Rules for Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, and Greyhound Racing › Section 6.46 - Pentafecta Pools

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(1) The Pentafecta
			 requires selection of the first five finishers, in their exact order, for a
			 single contest.
(2)
Distribution of Winnings - Option #1
. The net
			 Pentafecta Pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following
			 precedence, based upon the official order of finish.
(a) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination finished in correct sequence as the first five betting interests;
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(b) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination finished in correct sequence as the first four betting interests;
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(c) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first three betting interests;
			 but if there are no such wagers; then
(d) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests; but
			 if there are no such wagers; then
(e) As a single price pool to those whose
			 combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only; but if
			 there are no such wagers; then
(f)
			 The entire pool shall be refunded on Pentafecta wagers for that
			 contest.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.01 - Definitions

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The following definitions and interpretations shall apply in
				205 CMR 7.00 unless the text
				otherwise requires.
ARCI
the Association of Racing
				Commissioners International
Commission
the Massachusetts State
				Racing Commission.
Dark days
those days during a racing
				season on which live racing is not conducted.
Dark season
that period of consecutive
				days between racing seasons during which a racing meeting licensee may not
				conduct live racing performances.
Guest track
a racing meeting licensee
				or an out-of state pari-mutuel wagering facility which accepts any simulcast
				wager on a live race conducted at another track which is presented by simulcast
				at its facility.
Host track
a racing meeting licensee
				or an out-of state track which conducts a live race which is subject of
				inter-track simulcasting and simulcast wagering.
Racing meeting licensee
a person
				licensed by the commission, under M.G.L. c. 128A or any special law, to conduct
				live horse or dog racing meetings.
Simulcast
the broadcast, transmission,
				receipt or exhibition, by any medium or manner, of a live race, including but
				not limited to, a system, network, or programmer which transmits, or receives,
				television or radio signals by wire, satellite, or otherwise.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.02 - General

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(1) All simulcast participants within the
			 Commonwealth shall notify the Commission in writing on a form prescribed by the
			 Commission of all scheduled simulcast performances seven days prior to the
			 commencement of the simulcast participation; however, in the event of a special
			 performance the period of notification will be at the discretion of the
			 Commission.
(2) All simulcast
			 participants within the Commonwealth shall supply adequate security, parking
			 lot lights, first aid services and information help for all patrons, Commission
			 representatives, mutuel personnel, tote personnel and all other participants in
			 simulcasting during simulcast performances.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.03 - Duties of Simulcast Host

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(1) Every host
			 association simulcasting its performance, if requested, may contract with an
			 authorized receiver for the purpose of providing authorized users its
			 simulcast. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. A(1))
(2) A host association is responsible for
			 content of the simulcast and shall use all reasonable effort to present a
			 simulcast which offers the viewers an exemplary depiction of each performance.
			 (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. A(2))
(3)
			 Unless otherwise permitted by the Commission, every simulcast will contain in
			 its video content a digital display of actual time of the day, the name of the
			 host facility from where it emanates, the number of the contest being
			 displayed, and any other relevant information available to patrons at the host
			 facility. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. A(3))
(4) The host association shall maintain such
			 security controls including encryption over its uplink and communications
			 system as directed or approved by the Commission. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec.
			 A(4))
Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION › Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing › Section 7.04 - Duties of Authorized Receiver

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(1) An
			 authorized receiver conducts and operates a pari-mutuel wagering system on the
			 results of contests being held or conducted and simulcast from the enclosures
			 of one or more host associations and with the approval of the Commission. (ARCI
			 c.9 s.w. sec. B(1))
(2) An
			 authorized receiver shall provide:
(a)
			 adequate transmitting and receiving equipment of acceptable broadcast quality,
			 which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the host
			 association for providing any host facility patron information. (ARCI c. 9 s.w.
			 sec. B(2)(a))
(b) pari-mutuel
			 terminals, pari-mutuel odds display, modems and switching units enabling
			 pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communications between the host and
			 guest association. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(2)(b))
(c) a direct phone and/or fax link
			 communication system between each guest association and the host association
			 providing timely contact among the Commission designees, placing judges and
			 pari-mutuel departments. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(2)(c))