Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Administration [Gaming] › Chapter Game 24 - Intertrack wagering › Subchapter III - Interstate Broadcasts or Simulcasting › Section Game 24.16 - Duties of the Wisconsin guest track in simulcast wagering

Current through June 24, 2024
The Wisconsin guest track shall do all of the
							following:
(1) Conduct simulcast
						wagering via core to core or machine (TIM) to tote transmissions with the
						out-of-state host track.
(2)
						Discontinue simulcast wagering upon the issuance of the stop bet command issued
						by the host track, or if the stop bet command is not received, at the time the
						greyhounds are placed in the starting box in greyhound racing, when the first
						horse is loaded into the starting gate in thoroughbred racing or when the
						starting gate begins to move in harness racing. The locking of windows is the
						ultimate responsibility of the mutuel departments.
(3) When commingling, only offer pools which
						are the same as those offered by the host track, but the guest track is not
						required to offer all pools offered by the host track. Guest tracks may elect
						to exclude pools offered by the host track upon contractual agreement between
						the guest track and the host track. The host track shall also determine the
						minimum ticket price that is available for each pool.
(4) Cycle of frequency of the change of odds
						displayed on the display devices at intervals determined by the host track. An
						explanation shall be posted in prominent locations throughout the facility or
						provided in the daily race program indicating that odds and other wagering
						information may be delayed due to the accumulation and transfer of simulcast
						wagering data.
(5) In order to
						facilitate the transfer of money between host tracks and guest tracks, perform
						a daily reconciliation of its racing accounts and all amounts payable or
						receivable to the host track. The frequency of the transfer of monies between
						host tracks and guest tracks shall be as specified by contract.
(6) Ensure that tickets sold at Wisconsin
						guest tracks conform to the requirements of s.
						Game
						10.06,(7), and are identified as simulcast
						wagers.
(7) Not earlier than one
						hour and not later than 15 minutes prior to the commencement of transmission of
						a race, perform a test program of its transmitter, encryption, decoding, or
						other systems or devices approved by the division, data communication to assure
						proper operation of the broadcast system. Any irregularity shall be reported to
						the division within 24 hours.
(8)
						To ensure for the cessation of wagering in accordance with sub. (2), provide
						sufficient television monitors in each totalizator room at the guest track to
						provide key totalizator and mutuel employees a view of all animals starting in
						each race at any host track.
(9)
						Make available to its patrons a copy or facsimile of the official daily race
						program from each host track sending its signal to the Wisconsin guest
						track.
(10) Maintain a facsimile
						machine using an independent private telephone line located in the vicinity of
						the mutuel or totalizator room. If a manual transmission of data is necessary
						the facsimile machine shall be the priority method of receiving any changes in
						the host track's official daily race program, racing information or any
						wagering data.
(11) Maintain a
						direct telephone line located in the totalizator room to receive information
						when facsimile transmission is not possible, or when facsimile transmission is
						not timely due to urgency of communication. Any direct private line telephone
						communication shall be confirmed in writing by the mutuel manager or designee
						within 24 hours after the end of the performance. A copy shall be provided to
						the division within 24 hours.
(12)
						Display the same post time as the host track for all simulcast races, with time
						zones taken into consideration.
(13) Provide all of the following:
(a) If satellite transmission is utilized, a
						downlink system which does not interfere with the closed circuit television
						system utilized by the guest track association for patron
						information.
(b) Security controls
						over its communication system, as approved by the division, as are necessary to
						protect the security of the signals, protect the best interests of the public
						and maximize revenues to the state as approved by the division.
(c) One or more information windows or
						designated areas to address patron complaints, questions, and which shall
						contain a copy of the division's administrative rules and rules for all
						out-of-state host tracks for patron review.