PERMANENT RULES
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Gives the executive secretary and board of stewards [the ability] to approve changes on the day to day operation requests by stakeholders.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending TITLE 260 WAC, Horse racing commission.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.16.020.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 11-23-118 on November 21, 2011.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 14, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 14, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 14, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: January 13, 2012.
Douglas L. Moore
Deputy Secretary
OTS-4419.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-11-114, filed 5/18/07,
effective 6/18/07)
WAC 260-12-235
Accepted conditions of race meeting.
The
association is obligated to conduct parimutuel racing, except
in the case of emergencies, on each race date allocated. The
commission must approve any change in race dates. In the case
of emergencies the stewards may authorize cancellation of all
or a portion of any race day. The executive secretary may
temporarily approve changes in the conditions of the race meet
including, but not limited to, post time and additional days
pending final approval of the commission at the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 07-11-114, § 260-12-235, filed 5/18/07, effective 6/18/07; Order 75-1, § 260-12-235, filed 2/18/75.]
OTS-4420.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-01-052, filed 12/14/06,
effective 1/14/07)
WAC 260-36-180
Authority to search.
In order to protect
the integrity of horse racing and to protect the interests and
safety of the public and participants, the commission and its
employees have the right to enter into or upon the buildings,
stables, rooms, motor vehicles or other places within the
grounds of a racing association to examine the same and to
inspect and examine the personal property and effects of any
licensee within such places. Any person who has been granted
a license by the commission, by accepting a license,
authorizes the commission or its employees to search his/her
person and the areas indicated herein and to seize any
medication, drugs, paraphernalia or device prohibited by the
rules of racing, or other evidence of a violation of the rules
of racing. If a licensee refuses to allow a search, the board
of stewards must revoke his/her license ((and refer the matter
to the commission)).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. 07-01-052, § 260-36-180, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 06-05-039, § 260-36-180, filed 2/9/06, effective 3/12/06; 05-05-043, § 260-36-180, filed 2/14/05, effective 3/17/05; 81-09-075 (Order 81-03), § 260-36-180, filed 4/22/81.]
OTS-4421.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-17-049, filed 8/14/08,
effective 9/14/08)
WAC 260-48-610
((Coupled entries and)) Mutuel field.
(1) Horses coupled in wagering as a ((coupled entry or))
mutuel field will be considered part of a single betting
interest for the purpose of price calculations and
distribution of pools. Should any horse in a ((coupled entry
or)) mutuel field be officially withdrawn or scratched, the
remaining horses in that ((coupled entry or)) mutuel field
will remain valid betting interests and no refunds will be
granted. If all horses within a ((coupled entry or)) mutuel
field are scratched, then tickets on such betting interests
will be refunded, notwithstanding other provisions of these
rules.
(2) For the purpose of price calculations only, ((coupled
entries and)) mutuel fields will be calculated as a single
finisher, using the finishing position of the leading horse in
that ((coupled entry or)) mutuel field to determine order of
placing. This rule will apply to all circumstances, including
situations involving a dead heat, except as otherwise provided
by these rules.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-610, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-610, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) An association may suspend previously approved forms of wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover will be held until the suspended from of wagering is reinstated. An association may request approval of a form of wagering or separate wagering pool for a specific performance.
(3) The executive secretary may approve new type wagering pools subject to final approval by the commission at its next regular meeting.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-625, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08.]
(2) The net place pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) If horses 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 will be refunded on place wagers for that race.
(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the place pool will be distributed as a single price pool.
(b) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the place pool will be distributed as a profit split.
(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the place pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(b) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the place pool is divided with one-half of the profit distributed to place wagers on the betting interest finishing first and the remainder is distributed equally amongst place wagers on those betting interests involved in the dead heat for second.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-820, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-820, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(a) If horses 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 horses of a ((coupled entry or)) mutuel field
finished as two of the first three finishers, the profit is
divided with two-thirds distributed to those who selected the
((coupled entry or)) mutuel field and one-third 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 will be refunded on show wagers for that race.
(2) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Two horses representing the same betting interest, the profit is divided with two-thirds distributed to those who selected the first-place finishers and one-third distributed to those who selected the betting interest finishing third.
(b) Three horses representing a single betting interest, the show pool will be distributed as a single price pool.
(c) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the show pool will be distributed as a profit split.
(3) If there is a dead heat for second involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the profit is divided with one-third distributed to those who selected the betting interest finishing first and two-thirds distributed to those who selected the second-place finishers.
(b) Horses representing two betting interests, the show pool will be distributed as a profit split.
(c) Horses representing three betting interests, the show pool is divided with one-third of the profit distributed to show wagers on the betting interest finishing first and the remainder is distributed equally amongst show wagers on those betting interests involved in the dead heat for second.
(4) If there is a dead heat for third involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the show pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(b) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the show pool is divided with two-thirds of the profit distributed to show wagers on the betting interests finishing first and second and the remainder is distributed equally amongst show wagers on those betting interests involved in the dead heat for third.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-830, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-830, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) The net quinella pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) If horses 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 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 will be refunded on quinella wagers for that race.
(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the
quinella pool will be distributed to those selecting the
((coupled entry or)) mutuel field combined with the next
separate betting interest in the official order of finish.
(b) Horses representing two betting interests, the quinella pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(c) Horses representing three or more betting interests, the quinella pool will be distributed as a profit split.
(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving horses representing the same betting interest, the quinella pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving horses representing two or more betting interests, the quinella pool will be distributed to wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) As a profit split to those combining the winner with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second; but if there is only one covered combination, then
(b) As a single price pool to those combining the winner with the one covered betting interest involved in the dead heat for second; but if there are no such wagers, then
(c) As a profit split to those combining the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second; but if there are no such wagers, then
(d) As a profit split to those whose combination included the winner and any other betting interest and wagers selecting any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second; but if there are no such wagers, then
(e) The entire pool will be refunded on quinella wagers for that race.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-860, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-860, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) The net exacta pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) If horses 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 will be refunded on exacta wagers for that race.
(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the
exacta pool will be distributed 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.
(b) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the exacta pool will be distributed as a profit split.
(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving horses representing the same betting interest, the exacta pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving horses representing two or more betting interests, the exacta pool will be distributed to ticket holders in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:
(a) As a profit split to those combining the first-place betting interest with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second; but if there is only one covered combination, then
(b) As a single price pool to those combining the first-place betting interest with the one covered betting interest involved in the dead heat for second; but if there are no such wagers, then
(c) As a profit split to those wagers correctly selecting the winner for first-place and those wagers selecting any of the dead-heated betting interests for second-place; but if there are no such wagers, then
(d) The entire pool will be refunded on exacta wagers for that race.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-870, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-870, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) The net trifecta pool will 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 will be refunded on trifecta wagers for that race.
(3) If less than three betting interests finish and the race is declared official, payoffs will be made based upon the order of finish of those betting interests completing the race. The balance of any selection beyond the number of betting interests completing the race will be ignored.
(4) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing three or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting three betting interests which correspond with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing two betting interests, both of the wagering combinations selecting the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the third-place betting interest will share in a profit split.
(5) If there is a dead heat for second, all of the combinations correctly selecting the winner combined with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second will share in a profit split.
(6) If there is a dead heat for third, all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first two finishers, in correct sequence, along with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for third will share in a profit split.
(7) ((Trifecta wagering is prohibited on any race in
which there is more than one coupled entry, except with
written permission of the executive secretary.
(8))) Trifecta wagering is prohibited on any race in which there is a mutuel field.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-890, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. 04-07-077, § 260-48-890, filed 3/15/04, effective 4/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 98-01-148, § 260-48-890, filed 12/19/97, effective 1/19/98; 96-10-014, § 260-48-890, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) Twin trifecta wagering may be conducted by Class A and B licensees at the discretion of the commission upon written application by an association.
(3) After wagering closes for the first-half of the twin trifecta and commissions have been deducted from the pool, the net pool will then be divided into two separate pools: The first-half twin trifecta pool and the second-half twin trifecta pool. The percentage allocated to each pool must be approved by the commission.
(4) In the first twin trifecta race only, winning wagers will be determined using the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the first twin trifecta race:
(a) As a single price pool to those whose combination finished in the correct sequence as the first three betting interest; 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 for that day will be refunded on twin trifecta wagers for that race and the second-half will be canceled.
(5) If no first-half twin trifecta ticket selects the first three finishers of that race in exact order, winning ticket holders will not receive any exchange tickets for the second-half twin trifecta pool. In such case, the second-half twin trifecta pool will be retained and added to any existing twin trifecta carry-over pool.
(6) Winning tickets from the first-half of the twin trifecta will be exchanged for tickets selecting the first three finishers of the second-half of the twin trifecta. The second-half twin trifecta pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second twin trifecta race:
(a) As a single price pool, including any existing carry-over moneys, to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first three betting interest; but if there are no such tickets, then
(b) The entire second-half twin trifecta pool for that race will be added to any existing carry-over moneys and retained for the corresponding second-half twin trifecta pool of the next consecutive race card.
(7) Subject to subsection ((19(e))) (18)(e) of this
section of the twin trifecta rules, if a winning first-half
twin trifecta ticket is not presented for cashing and exchange
prior to the second-half twin trifecta race, the ticket holder
may still collect the monetary value associated with the
first-half twin trifecta pool but forfeits all rights to any
distribution of the second-half twin trifecta pool.
(8) Twin trifecta wagering is prohibited on any race in which there is a mutuel field, except with written permission of the executive secretary.
(9) ((Twin trifecta wagering is prohibited on any race in
which there is more than one coupled entry.
(10))) Should a betting interest in the first-half of the twin trifecta be scratched, those twin trifecta wagers including the scratched betting interest will be refunded.
(((11))) (10) Should a betting interest in the
second-half of the twin trifecta be scratched, an announcement
concerning the scratch will be made and a reasonable amount of
time will be provided for exchange of tickets that include the
scratched betting interest.
(((12))) (11) If there is a dead heat or multiple dead
heats in either the first- or second-half of the twin
trifecta, all twin trifecta wagers selecting the correct order
of finish, counting a betting interest involved in a dead heat
as finishing in any dead-heated position, will be a winner. In the case of dead heat occurring in:
(a) The first-half of the twin trifecta, the payoff will be calculated as a profit split
(b) The second-half of the twin trifecta, the payoff will be calculated as a single price pool.
(((13))) (12) If either of the twin trifecta races are
canceled prior to the first twin trifecta race, or the first
twin trifecta race is declared "no contest," the entire twin
trifecta pool for that day will be refunded on twin trifecta
wagers for that race and the second-half will be canceled.
(((14))) (13) If the second-half twin trifecta race is
canceled or declared "no contest," all exchange tickets and
outstanding first-half winning twin trifecta tickets will be
entitled to the net twin trifecta pool for that race as a
single price pool, but not the twin trifecta carry-over. If
there are no such tickets, the net twin trifecta pool will be
distributed as described in subsection((s)) (4) of this
section of the twin trifecta rules.
(((15))) (14) If, due to a late scratch, the number of
betting interests in the second-half of the twin trifecta is
reduced to fewer than 3, all exchange tickets and outstanding
first-half winning tickets will be entitled to the second-half
twin pool for that race as a single price pool, but not the
twin trifecta carry-over.
(((16))) (15) If it be determined by the stewards that a
horse has been prevented from racing because of the failure of
the stall door of the starting gate to open (nonstarter) in
the second-half of the twin trifecta only, there will be no
refund or consolation payoff. The official order of finish as
posted will be used to determine payoffs. This will not
affect other pools for this race.
(((17))) (16) A written request for permission to
distribute the twin trifecta carry-over on a specific race
card may be submitted to the commission. The request must
contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of
the benefit to be derived, and the intended date of race card
for the distribution.
(((18))) (17) Contrary to subsection (5) of this section
of the twin trifecta rules, during a race card designated to
distribute the twin trifecta carry-over, exchange tickets will
be issued for those combinations selecting the greatest number
of betting interests in their correct order of finish for the
first-half of the twin trifecta. If there are no wagers
correctly selecting the first-, second-, and third-place
finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets will be
issued for combinations as described in subsection (4) of this
section of the twin trifecta rules.
(((19))) (18) Should the twin trifecta carry-over be
designated for distribution on a specified date, the following
precedence will be followed in determining winning tickets for
the second-half of the twin trifecta after completion of the
first-half of the twin trifecta:
(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) As a single price pool to holders of valid exchange tickets.
(e) As a single price pool to holders of outstanding first-half winning tickets.
(((20))) (19) The twin trifecta carry-over will be
designated for distribution on a specified date and race card
only under the following circumstances:
(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided
in subsection (((17))) (16) of this section of the twin
trifecta rules.
(b) On the closing race card of the meet or split meet.
(((21))) (20) If, for any reason, the twin trifecta
carry-over must be held over to the corresponding twin
trifecta pool of the association's subsequent meet, the
carry-over will be deposited in an interest-bearing account
approved by the commission. The twin trifecta carry-over plus
accrued interest will then be added to the second-half twin
trifecta pool of the association's following meet.
(((22))) (21) If racing is canceled prior to the
first-half of the twin trifecta on the closing race card of
the meet or split meet, the carry-over will be held over in
accordance with subsection (((20))) (19) of this section of
the twin trifecta rules.
(((23))) (22) If racing is canceled after the running of
the first-half but before the running of the second-half on
the closing race card of the meet or split meet, the
carry-over pool will be paid as a single price to holders of
exchange tickets or outstanding winning tickets from the
first-half.
(((24))) (23) Providing information to any person
regarding covered combinations, amounts wagered on specific
combinations, number of tickets sold, or number of valid
exchange tickets is prohibited. This will not prohibit
necessary communications between parimutuel system and
parimutuel department employees for processing of pool data.
(((25))) (24) The acceptance of a twin trifecta ticket by
taking an issued ticket away from the window of the terminal
from which it was issued will constitute an acknowledgment by
the bettor that the ticket is correct. Exchange tickets may
not be canceled and/or reissued except as provided by these
rules. The association, parimutuel company, and state will
not be liable to any person for a twin trifecta ticket which
is not:
(a) A winning ticket in accordance with the provisions of this rule; or
(b) Delivered for any reason, including but not limited to mechanical malfunction, electrical failure, machine locking, phone line failure, or other cause.
(((26))) (25) Twin trifecta tickets will be sold and
exchanged only by the association through parimutuel machines.
(((27))) (26) The twin trifecta carry-over may be capped
at a designated level approved or set by the commission so
that if, at the close of any race card, the amount in the twin
trifecta carry-over equals or exceeds the designated cap, the
twin trifecta carry-over will be frozen until it is won or
distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the
twin trifecta carry-over is frozen, 100 percent of the net
twin trifecta pool for each individual race will be
distributed to winners of the first-half of the twin trifecta
pool.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-900, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. 04-07-077, § 260-48-900, filed 3/15/04, effective 4/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-900, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(2) The net superfecta pool will 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 will be refunded on superfecta wagers for that race.
(3) If less than four betting interests finish and the race is declared official, payoffs will be made based upon the order of finish of those betting interests completing the race. The balance of any selection beyond the number of betting interests completing the race will be ignored.
(4) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing four or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting four betting interests which correspond with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing three betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting the three dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the fourth-place betting interest will share in a profit split.
(c) Horses representing two betting interests, both of the wagering combinations selecting the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the third-place and fourth-place betting interests will share in a profit split.
(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving:
(a) Horses representing three or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner combined with any of the three betting interests involved in the dead heat for second will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing two betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner, the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, and the fourth-place betting interest will share in a profit split.
(6) If there is a dead heat for third, all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first two finishers, in correct sequence, along with any two of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for third will share in a profit split.
(7) If there is a dead heat for fourth, all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first three finishers, in correct sequence, along with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for fourth will share in a profit split.
(8) ((Superfecta wagering is prohibited on any race in
which there is more than one coupled entry, except with
written permission of the executive secretary.
(9))) Superfecta wagering is prohibited on any race in which there is a mutuel field.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-910, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020. 04-07-077, § 260-48-910, filed 3/15/04, effective 4/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 99-06-026, § 260-48-910, filed 2/23/99, effective 3/26/99.]
(2) The net quinfecta pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first five finishers in exact order based on the official order of finish. If there are no such wagers, then the net quinfecta pool will be carried forward to the next quinfecta performance as a carryover or added to an existing carryover.
(3) If less than five betting interests finish the race and the race is declared official, the entire quinfecta pool for that performance will be refunded.
(4) If, due to a late scratch or a participant is declared a nonstarter, and this causes the number of betting interest in the quinfecta pool to be reduced to fewer than five, the entire quinfecta pool for that performance will be refunded.
(5) If the quinfecta contest is ((cancelled)) canceled or
declared "no contest," the entire quinfecta pool for that
performance will be refunded.
(6) If horses representing the same betting interest finish in the first five positions, the quinfecta pool will be distributed 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.
(7) If there is a dead heat for first involving:
(a) Horses representing five or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting five betting interests which correspond with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing four betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting the four dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the fifth-place betting interest will share in a profit split.
(c) Horses representing three betting interests, all of the wagering combinations selecting the three dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the fourth-place and fifth-place betting interests will share in a profit split.
(d) Horses representing two betting interests, both of the wagering combinations selecting the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, along with the third-place, fourth-place and fifth-place betting interests will share in a profit split.
(8) If there is a dead heat for second involving:
(a) Horses representing four or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner combined with any of the four or more betting interests involved in the dead heat for second will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing three betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner, the three dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, and the fifth-place betting interests will share in a profit split.
(c) Horses representing two betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner, the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order, and the fourth-place and fifth-place betting interests will share in a profit split.
(9) If there is a dead heat for third involving:
(a) Horses representing three or more betting interests, all of the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner, the second-place betting interest, and the three or more dead-heated betting interests will share in a profit split.
(b) Horses representing two betting interests, all the wagering combinations correctly selecting the winner, the second-place betting interest, the two dead-heated betting interests, irrespective of order and the fifth-place betting interest will share in a profit split.
(10) If there is a dead heat for fourth, all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first three finishers, in correct sequence, along with any two of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for fourth will share in a profit split.
(11) If there is a dead heat for fifth, all wagering combinations correctly selecting the first four finishers, in correct sequence, along with any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for fourth will share in a profit split.
(12) Quinfecta wagering is prohibited on any race in
which there is more than one ((coupled entry or a)) mutuel
field, except with written permission of the board of
stewards.
(13) Mandatory distribution of the carryover. The quinfecta carryover will be designated for a change in distribution on a specified date and performance under the following circumstances:
(a) Upon approval from the board of stewards. If the designated date of the race for the mandatory distribution is during the race meet and the carryover pool is not distributed, the quinfecta wager must be offered on a subsequent race until the carryover pool is distributed. A written request must contain the following information:
(i) The reason and justification for the change.
(ii) The date of the proposed distribution.
(b) On the closing performance of the meet.
(14) If the quinfecta pool and any carryover are approved for distribution, the net quinfecta pool and carryover, if any, will be distributed as a single price pool to winning wagers 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 included, in correct sequence, 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 net pool will be refunded on quinfecta wagers for that race and the carryover, if any, will be held over to a quinfecta pool of the subsequent meet.
(15) If, for any reason, the quinfecta carryover must be held over to the corresponding quinfecta pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover will be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the executive secretary. The quinfecta carryover plus accrued interest will then be added to the net quinfecta pool of the following meet on a date and performance approved by the board of stewards.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-915, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08.]
(2) The pick (n) pool will be apportioned under one of the following methods:
(a) Method 1, pick (n) with carryover: The net pick (n) pool and carryover, if any, will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such wagers, then a designated percentage of the net pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of pick (n) races; and the remainder will be added to the carryover.
(b) Method 2, pick (n) with minor pool and carryover: The major share of the net pick (n) pool and the carryover, if any, will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all pick (n) races, the minor share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of pick (n) races; and the major share will be added to the carryover.
(c) Method 3, pick (n) with no minor pool and no carryover: The net pick (n) pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.
(d) Method 4, pick (n) with minor pool and no carryover: The major share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first place finisher in the greatest number of pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of pick (n) races, 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) races, the minor share of the net pick (n) pool will 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) races. 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.
(e) Method 5, pick (n) with minor pool and no carryover: The major share of net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of pick (n) races, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in all pick (n) races, the entire net pick (n) pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of pick (n) races. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in a second greatest number of pick (n) races, the minor share of the net pick (n) pool will 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) races. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.
(f) Method 6, pick (n) with minor pool, jackpot pool, major carryover and jackpot carryover: Predetermined percentages of the net pick (n) pool will be set aside as a major pool, minor pool and jackpot pool. The major share of the net pick (n) pool and the major carryover, if any, will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher of each of the pick (n) races, based on the official order of finish. If there are no tickets selecting the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n) races, the major net pool will be added to the major carryover. If there is only one single ticket selecting the first-place finisher of each of the pick (n) races, based on the official order of finish, the jackpot share of the net pick (n) pool and the jackpot carryover, if any, will be distributed to the holder of that single ticket, along with the major net pool and the major carryover, if any. If more than one ticket selects the first-place finisher of each of the pick (n) races the jackpot net pool will be added to the jackpot carryover. The minor share of the net pick (n) pool will be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher of the second greatest number of pick (n) races, based on the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all pick (n) races, the minor net pool of the pick (n) pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher of the greatest number of pick (n) races.
(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the pick (n) races involving:
(a) Horses representing the same betting interest, the pick (n) pool will be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.
(b) Horses representing two or more betting interests, the pick (n) pool will be distributed as a single price pool with each winning wager receiving an equal share of the profit.
(4) Should a betting interest in any of the pick (n) races be scratched:
(a) The racing association may allow patrons the option of selecting an alternate betting interest prior to the running of the first leg of the pick (n). The selected alternate betting interest will be substituted for the scratched betting interest, for all purposes, including pool calculations.
(b) If no alternate betting interest is selected or the selected alternate betting interest is also scratched, the actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the win pool at the close of wagering on that race, will be substituted for the scratched betting interest for all purposes, including pool calculations. In the event that the win pool total for two or more favorites is identical, the substitute selection will be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The parimutuel system will produce reports showing each of the wagering combinations with substituted betting interests which became winners as a result of the substitution, in addition to the normal winning combination.
(5) The pick (n) pool will be ((cancelled)) canceled and
all pick (n) wagers for the individual race day will be
refunded if:
(a) At least three races included as part of a pick 4,
pick 5 or pick 6 are ((cancelled)) canceled or declared "no
contest."
(b) At least four races included as part of a pick 7,
pick 8 or pick 9 are ((cancelled)) canceled or declared "no
contest."
(c) At least five races included as part of a pick 10 are
((cancelled)) canceled or declared "no contest."
(6) If at least one race included as part of a pick (n)
is ((cancelled)) canceled or declared "no contest," but not
more than the number specified in subsection 5 of this rule,
the net pool will be distributed as a single price pool to
those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of
pick (n) races for that race day. Such distribution will
include the portion ordinarily retained for the pick (n)
carryover but not the carryover from previous race days.
(7) The pick (n) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any race day, the amount in the pick (n) carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the pick (n) carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the pick (n) carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net pool, part of which ordinarily would be added to the pick (n) carryover, will be distributed to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of pick (n) races for that race day.
(8) A written request for permission to distribute the
pick (n) carryover on a specific race day may be submitted to
the ((commission)) executive secretary. The request must
contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of
the benefit to be derived, and the intended date and race day
for the distribution.
(9) Should the pick (n) carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and race day in which there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n) races, the entire pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of pick (n) races. The pick (n) carryover will be designated for distribution on a specified date and race day only under the following circumstances:
(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided in subsection 8 of this rule.
(b) Upon written approval from the ((commission))
executive secretary when there is a change in the carryover
cap, a change from one type of pick (n) wagering to another,
or when the pick (n) is discontinued.
(c) On the closing race day of the meet or split meet.
(10) If, for any reason, the pick (n) carryover must be held over to the corresponding pick (n) pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover will be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the commission. The pick (n) carryover plus accrued interest will then be added to the net pick (n) pool of the following meet on a date and race day so designated by the commission.
(11) With the written approval of the ((commission))
executive secretary, the association may contribute to the
pick (n) carryover a sum of money up to the amount of any
designated cap.
(12) Providing information to any person regarding covered combinations, amounts wagered on specific combinations, number of tickets sold, or number of live tickets remaining is strictly prohibited. This will not prohibit necessary communication between parimutuel system and parimutuel department employees for processing of pool data.
(13) The association may suspend previously-approved pick
(n) wagering with the prior approval of the ((commission))
executive secretary. Any carryover will be held until the
suspended pick (n) wagering is reinstated. An association may
request approval of a pick (n) wager or separate wagering pool
for specific race day.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-920, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. 96-10-014, § 260-48-920, filed 4/19/96, effective 6/11/96.]
(1) A handicapping contest is defined as a competitive event, where participants, using individual skill to evaluate a variety of factors including the past performance of horses to determine the relative qualities and abilities of horses in a race, attempt to outperform other participants in selecting the finish of horses. Participants who are most successful in selecting horses become eligible to win prizes as prescribed in the official rules of the contest. Prizes and format are predefined and at the discretion of the class 1 racing association.
(2) A class 1 racing association desiring to offer a paid-entry handicapping contest must first apply for and receive approval from the commission to conduct a handicapping contest. The class 1 racing association must apply to the commission for approval of each and every contest. The class 1 racing association must include with its application the proposed rules for conducting the handicapping contest and the determination of prizes. The class 1 racing association will obtain written approval to operate the handicapping contest prior to the acceptance of any entry fees regarding said contest.
(3) The class 1 racing association approved to operate a handicapping contest will distribute at least ninety-five percent of the entry fees as prizes to the winners. Nothing in this section will preclude an operator from providing additional prizes or promotions.
(4) The entry fee to enter a handicapping contest will be set by the class 1 racing association. The entry fee and a description of all goods and services to be awarded as part of the handicapping contest must be fully disclosed to each participant prior to paying the entry fee. In addition, all prizes, including amenities such as airfare, meals and lodging, will also be fully disclosed to each participant prior to paying the entry fee.
(5) Races that are the subject of a handicapping contest must be races on which the class 1 racing association is authorized to conduct parimutuel wagering.
(6) The officers and employees of the class 1 racing association operating a handicapping contest, and their immediate families are prohibited from participating in any handicapping contest. Commissioners and employees of the commission are also prohibited from participating in any handicapping contest in Washington.
(7) The class 1 racing association will provide the commission a report on every handicapping contest including a record of all entry fees collected, the number of participants for each contest, the amount the class 1 racing association paid in prizes, and the name and address of each winning participant.
(8) Any violation of this section will be referred to the executive secretary. The executive secretary will have sole authority to ensure compliance with this rule, conduct hearings on violations, and determine penalties. Any decision of the executive secretary may be challenged as provided in WAC 260-08-675.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. 08-17-049, § 260-48-960, filed 8/14/08, effective 9/14/08; 05-19-016, § 260-48-960, filed 9/9/05, effective 10/10/05.]