Code of Maine Rules › 01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY › 017 - MAINE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION › Chapter 13 - PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING › Section 017-13-36 - Pick (n) Pools

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The Pick (n)
				requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of a designated number
				of contests. The association must obtain written approval from the Commission
				concerning the scheduling of Pick (n) contests, the designation of one of the
				methods prescribed in subsection
				2, and the amount of any cap to be set
				on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Pick (n) format require prior
				approval from the Commission.
2.
				The Pick (n) pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:
a. Method 1, Pick (n) with Carryover: The net
				Pick (n) pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price
				pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n)
				contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such wagers,
				then a designated percentage of the net pool shall be distributed as a single
				price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest
				number of Pick (n) contests; and the remainder shall be added to the carryover.
				Where there is no correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one
				of the Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish, the day's
				net pool shall be refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any,
				shall be carried over to the next scheduled corresponding pool.
b. Method 2, Pick (n) with 100% Carryover:
				The net Pick (n) pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single
				price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick
				(n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such
				wagers, then 100% of that day's net pool shall be added to the carryover. Where
				there is no correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one of
				the Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish, the day's net
				pool shall be refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be
				carried over to the next scheduled corresponding pool.
c. Method 3, Pick (n) with Minor Pool and
				Carryover: The major share of the net Pick (n) pool and the carryover, if any,
				shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of
				the Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share
				of the net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick (n) contests, based
				upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
				first-place finisher of all Pick (n) contests, the minor share of the net Pick
				(n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests; and the major
				share shall be added to the carryover. Where there is no correct selection of
				the first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick (n) contests, based upon
				the official order of finish, the day's net pool shall be refunded and the
				previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over to the next
				scheduled corresponding pool.
d.
				Method 4, Pick (n) with No Minor Pool and No Carryover: The net Pick (n) pool
				shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests, based upon
				the official order of finish. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is
				refunded.
e. Method 5, Pick (n)
				with Minor Pool and No Carryover: The major share of the net Pick (n) pool
				shall be distributed to those who selected the first place finisher in the
				greatest number of Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish.
				The minor share of the net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who
				selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick (n)
				contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers
				selecting the first-place finisher in a second greatest number of Pick (n)
				contests, the minor share of the net Pick (n) pool shall be combined with the
				major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests. If the
				greatest number of first-place finishers selected is one (1), the major and
				minor shares are combined for distribution as a single price pool. If there are
				no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.
f. Method 6, Pick (n) with Minor Pool and No
				Carryover: The major share of net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those
				who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n) contests, based
				upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net Pick (n) pool
				shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the
				second greatest number of Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of
				finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in all Pick
				(n) contests, the entire net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single
				price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest
				number of Pick (n) contests. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place
				finisher in a second greatest number of Pick (n) contests, the minor share of
				the net Pick (n) pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution
				as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in each
				of the Pick (n) contests. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is
				refunded.
g. Method 7, Pick (n)
				with Carryover and "Unique Winning Ticket" Provision: The net Pick (n) pool and
				carryover, if any, shall be distributed to the holder of a unique winning
				ticket that selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n) contests,
				based upon the official order of finish. If there is no unique ticket selecting
				the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n) contests, or if there are no
				wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all Pick (n) contests, the minor
				share of the net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to
				those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick (n)
				contests, and the major share shall be added to the carryover. Associations may
				suspend previously approved unique winning ticket wagering with the prior
				approval of the Commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended
				unique winning ticket wagering is reinstated. Where there is no correct
				selection of the first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick (n) contests,
				based upon the official order of finish, the day's net pool shall be refunded
				and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over to the
				next scheduled corresponding pool. In obtaining authorization for operating the
				Pick (n) pool under this subsection, associations must clearly identify which
				definition under paragraph 16.b will be relied upon for determining the
				existence of a unique winning ticket.
h. Method 8, Pick (n) with the Pool split
				into three shares, one share having a Carryover: The share percentages are
				determined by the pool host and approved by the Commission. The first share of
				the net Pick (n) pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed to those
				who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n) contests, based
				upon the official order of finish. The second share of the net Pick (n) pool
				shall be distributed to those who selected (n-1) of the Pick (n) contests,
				based upon the official order of finish and a third share of the Pick (n) pool
				shall be distributed to those who selected (n-2) of the Pick (n) contests,
				based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
				first-place finisher of all Pick (n) contests, the first share shall be added
				to the carryover. If there are no wagers selecting (n-1) of the Pick (n)
				contests, this second share shall be added to the carryover. If there are no
				wagers selecting (n-2) of the Pick (n) contests, this third share shall be
				added to the carryover. Where there is no correct selection of the first-place
				finisher in at least one of the Pick (n) contests, based upon the official
				order of finish, the day's net pool shall be refunded and the previous
				carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over to the next scheduled
				corresponding pool.
i. Method
				9, Pick (n) with the pool split into
				three shares, with Carryovers, and a Unique Winning Ticket Provision: The share
				percentages are determined by the pool host and approved by the Commission. The
				first share of the net Pick (n) pool and the first share carryover, if any,
				shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of
				the Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. The second
				share of the net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick (n) contests, based
				upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
				first-place finisher of all Pick (n) contests, the second share of the net Pick
				(n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the
				first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests, and the first
				share shall be added to the first share carryover. The third share and the
				third share carryover, if any, shall be distributed to the holder of a unique
				winning ticket that selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n)
				contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there is no unique
				winning ticket selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n)
				contests, the third share shall be added to the third share carryover. For
				greater certainty, the holder of a unique winning ticket shall receive both the
				first share, and first share carryover, if any as well as the third share, and
				the third share carryover, if any. Where there is no correct selection of the
				first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick (n) contests, based upon the
				official order of finish, the day's net pool shall be refunded and the previous
				carryover pool(s) amount(s), if any, shall be carried over to the next
				scheduled corresponding pool. In obtaining authorization for operating the Pick
				(n) pool under this subsection, associations must clearly identify which
				definition under paragraph 16.b will be relied upon for determining the
				existence of a unique winning ticket.