462-200-0010
Pari-Mutuel Rules and Regulations

All rules of pari-mutuel wagering herein contained (OAR 462-200-0010 through 462-200-0620) shall apply to horse races and greyhound races alike.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0020
Minimum Payoff

No mutuel ticket shall be paid off at less than 10 cents net for each dollar wagered except when the breaks compute to less than 10 cents on the first dollar, the license shall pay five cents for each dollar wagered. The infield board shall indicate the amount due on each minimum price winning mutuel ticket sold for each specific pool.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.140
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0030
Breakage and Computation on Each Mutuel Pool

The race meet licensee in its computation of all mutuel pools shall first subtract a sum commonly known as the “commission.” The balance, less breakage, shall be returned to those holding valid winning tickets. All of the breaks shall be distributed as prescribed in ORS Chapter 462. Other portions of the “commission” shall be distributed in accordance with ORS Chapter 462.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.140
History:
RC 3-2018, minor correction filed 06/19/2018, effective 06/19/2018
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0040
Days Racing Permitted

Any race meeting properly licensed under ORS Chapter 462 by the Oregon Racing Commission may conduct racing with pari-mutuel wagering on any day of the week. No wagering or actual running of a race shall be permitted after midnight on any day except in the case of emergency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 4-2024, minor correction filed 02/12/2024, effective 02/12/2024
RC 3-2024, minor correction filed 02/12/2024, effective 02/12/2024
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0050
Underpayment

If during any race meet conducted under this law, there shall be underpayments of the amount actually due to the wagerers, the amount of such underpayments to wagerers shall revert and belong to the State of Oregon and paid to the commission and become a part of its fund, and shall not be retained by the race meet licensee under whose license such race meet was held.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.150
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0060
Identification and Conduct of Mutuel Employees

(1) A race meet licensee’s mutuel department, at every race meeting, must be conducted in a strict, dignified, and proper manner. All pari-mutuel selling machines must be located only in places easily accessible and in plain view of the general public. All employees coming in contact with patrons must at all times demean themselves in respectful and temperate fashion.

(2) Every employee of the mutuel department, who by nature of his employment comes in contact with patrons, shall be designated by name or number, that easy identification may be made by the public.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0070
Closing Wagering and Locking Pari-Mutuel Machines

(1) For Horse Racing: The pari-mutuel machines must be locked when the starting gates open. Unless the pari-mutuel machines were locked through error, they may not be reopened once they have been locked, even if there is a malfunction of the starting gate which causes a delay or a scratch.

(2) For Greyhound Racing: The pari-mutuel machines shall not be locked until the lure begins to move, signifying the start of the race. After the lure has commenced to move, if there is a malfunction of the starting box which causes a delay, at the sole discretion of the board of judges, the pari-mutuel machines may be reopened for wagering. In addition, if the pari-mutuel machines were locked through error, the board of judges may order the machines reopened for wagering.

Statutory/Other Authority: : ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0080
Totalizator Standards

The Oregon Racing Commission shall set standards for procedure, equipment and personnel and any other areas the commission deems necessary to insure the operations and integrity of the tote system.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0090
Totalizator and Tote Board Operations

(1) The race meet licensee shall install, maintain in operable condition and operate continuously an electric totalizator during each meeting.

(2) A totalizator shall be so designed that it will indicate the total amounts and the amounts on each runner, entry and field so wagered from time to time as the wagering progresses. There shall be operated in connection with such totalizator one or more boards on which shall be prominently displayed, within view of the public, winning odds on each runner as indicated from time to time during the progress of such wagering, and at intervals of not more than ninety (90) seconds between each complete change. The totalizator shall be designed so that the ticket machines shall be automatically locked by the stewards or judges by the pressing of a button ringing what is commonly known as the “off bell.”

(3) The presiding steward or the presiding judge or his/her appointed official shall push the button that closes the pari-mutuel machines, and shall see to it that every effort in the racing operation is made by all departments to meet advertised post time.

(4) At no time shall the odds board display odds to figure less than a gross of 104 percent or more than a gross of 127 percent.

(5) Copies of all takeoff sheets from the totalizator, or otherwise, shall be delivered at once to the supervisor of mutuels or his/her representative.

(6) The calculator of the approximate odds shall keep a complete detailed record of each race containing each change of readings of odds, the percentage figures on the final reading and the actual possible “payoff” on each runner. Such records shall be delivered to the supervisor of mutuels at the end of each racing day.

(7) Any faulty operation of the totalizator or infield board (tote board) shall be explained in detail in a written report by the “tote operator,” and a copy of said report given to the manager of mutuels and to the state supervisor of mutuels without delay. Said report shall be immediately communicated to the Oregon Racing Commission.

(8) Whenever the totalizator mechanism fails and is obviously unreliable as to the amounts wagered, all figures on the “tote board” so affected shall be removed immediately and the payoff shall be computed on the sums wagered in each pool, as shown by the recapitulation of the sales registered by each individual ticket issuing machine.

(9) Whenever there is a difference in any pool or pools (i.e., a difference between the sum total of the wagers on individual runners as compared with the grand total as shown by the “tote board”), the larger amount shall be used as the base on which the commissions are computed and paid to the race meet licensee and to the state, respectively.

(10) If an error is made in posting the payoff prices on the “tote board,” it shall be corrected promptly, and the public shall be so advised of the correction by announcement over the public address system. The correct amounts so announced shall be used in the payoff, irrespective of the amounts posted on the “tote board.”

(11) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to prevent the stewards/judges from correcting an error before the display of the sign “Official.” If the “Official” sign is displayed in error, in the order of finish or incorrectly posted mutuel prices, and the error is discovered within forty eight (48) hours after the displaying of the “Official” sign, the pools and purses shall be calculated in the correct manner and the race meet licensee shall assume any losses. Holders of pari-mutuel tickets cashed prior to discovery of such error shall not have any claim for any additional or corrected amounts.

(12) Prices shall not be displayed before the race is “official” and prices shall be promptly displayed after the race is declared “official.”

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0100
Public Information

The general public, through newspapers, magazine, and periodicals of general circulation, shall be entitled to any and all information of reference to facts and figures concerned in the operation of the mutuel department.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0110
Emergency

(1) Should an emergency arise in connection with the operation of the pari-mutuel department not specifically covered by these rules and an immediate decision be necessary, the manager of the pari-mutuel department shall make the decision and shall make an explanation in detail in a written report to the state supervisor of mutuels immediately, and said report shall be forthwith communicated to the commission.

(2) In case of unanticipated and unforeseen emergencies and delays (such as electrical failure, totalizator problems, etc.) which arise either preceding or during the conduct of a race program, the stewards/judges may take any action which they deem appropriate to permit the completion of such program, including, but not limited to, extending wagering and running of races beyond the hour of midnight. Any such extension shall be considered a part of a single, continuing race day, and not as a new race day. A complete report of any event requiring invocation of this rule shall be filed by the stewards/judges with the commission secretary.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0120
Minus Pool

The “breakage” from each pool in a race shall be applied on any “minus” pool in that particular race. In the event a minus pool occurs after all breakage has been applied from that particular race, the expense of said minus pool for the race shall be borne by the race meet licensee.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0130
Unclaimed Winnings Account

(1) Every race meet licensee conducting a race meet or continuous race meet shall carry on its books for each race meet an account to be known as the Unclaimed Winnings Account showing the total amount due on outstanding winning mutuel wagering tickets not presented for payment. All funds in the Unclaimed Winnings Account shall be retained by the licensee and deposited in a separate account from all other funds. No payments shall be made by the licensee from this account except to a person who presents a valid, clearly identifiable winning ticket. The account number and place of deposit shall be reported to the commission within 96 hours of the first day of the race meet or continuous race meet. All deposits by the licensee to the Unclaimed Winnings Account shall be made by the third business day following each race day. A statement of the balance of the Unclaimed Winnings Account shall be furnished to the commission within 72 hours after any change in the account balance during the race meet, and after the race meet, within five days following the last day of each month in which there is any change in the account balance.

(2) Any person claiming to be entitled to any part of the winnings from a mutuel wagering system operated by the race meet licensee, who fails to claim the money due such person prior to the competition of the race meet at which the pari-mutuel wagering ticket was purchased, may within 90 days after the close of the meet file with the race meet licensee a claim, in such form as the commission shall prescribe, accompanied by the valid winning ticket. If the claimant establishes the right to winnings from the mutuel wagering system, the race meet licensee shall pay such winnings to the claimant. At the expiration of such 90 day period, the holder of such a winning ticket shall possess no right to any portion of the wagering and the ticket shall be deemed void. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if the 90th day prescribed herein falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the holder shall file such claim with the licensee on the first business day thereafter.

(3) One hundred and twenty days after the close of a race meet conducted by a race meet licensee or after the close of a continuous race meet conducted by two or more race meet licensees, and amount equal to the outstanding balance of the Unclaimed Winnings Account shall be paid to the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.073
History:
RC 2-2018, minor correction filed 06/19/2018, effective 06/19/2018
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0140
Daily Racing Program Publishing Requirements

(1) The daily racing program shall contain a notice to the effect that the race meet licensee will furnish, upon request, copies of the pari-mutuel rules governing all types of wagering conducted at that track. The notice will be available at the Change and Information windows, and shall include the location of such windows.

(2) The race meet licensee shall publish in the daily racing program OAR 462-200-0060 and a notice to the effect that all uncashed, valid winning mutuel tickets become void 90 days after the close of each race meet conducted on their premises. The notice shall include the last date for payment and address where any outstanding valid winning mutuel ticket may be presented.

(3) A summary explanation of pari-mutuel wagering and each type of betting pool offered shall be published in the program for every wagering performance. The rules of racing relative to each type of pari-mutuel pool offered must be prominently displayed on race meet licensee’s grounds and available upon request through race meet licensee representatives.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0150
General Provisions

Each race meet licensee shall conduct wagering in accordance with applicable laws and these rules. Such wagering shall employ a pari-mutuel system approved by the commission. The totalizator shall be tested prior to and during the meeting as required by the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0160
Records

(1) The race meet licensee shall maintain records of all wagering so the commission may review such records for any contest including the opening line, subsequent odds fluctuation, the amount and at which window wagers were placed on any betting interest and such other information as may be required. Such wagering records shall be retained by each race meet licensee and safeguarded for a period of time specified by the commission. The commission may require that certain of these records be made available to the wagering public at the completion of each contest.

(2) The race meet licensee shall provide the commission with a list of the licensed individuals afforded access to pari-mutuel records and equipment at the wagering facility.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0170
Pari-Mutuel Tickets

(1) A pari-mutuel ticket is evidence of a contribution to the pari-mutuel pool operated by the race meet licensee and is evidence of the obligation of the race meet licensee to pay to the holder thereof such portion of the distributable amount of the pari-mutuel pool as is represented by such valid pari-mutuel ticket. The race meet licensee shall cash all valid winning tickets when such are presented for payment during the course of the meeting where sold, and for a specified period after the last day of the meeting.

(2) To be deemed a valid pari-mutuel ticket, such ticket shall have been issued by a pari-mutuel ticket machine operated by the race meet licensee and recorded as a ticket entitled to a share of the pari-mutuel pool, and contain imprinted information as to:

(a) The name of the race meet licensee operating the meeting;

(b) A unique identifying number or code;

(c) Identification of the terminal at which the ticket was issued;

(d) A designation of the performance for which the wagering transaction was issued;

(e) The contest number for which the pool is conducted;

(f) The type or types of wagers represented;

(g) The number or numbers representing the betting interests for which the wager is recorded;

(h) The amount or amounts of the contributions to the pari-mutuel pool or pools for which the ticket is evidence.

(3) No pari-mutuel ticket recorded or reported as previously paid, cancelled, or non-existent shall be deemed a valid pari-mutuel ticket by the race meet licensee. The race meet licensee may withhold payment and refuse to cash any pari-mutuel ticket deemed not valid, except as provided in OAR 462-200-0180(5).

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.073 & 462.250
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0180
Pari-Mutuel Ticket Sales

(1) Pari-mutuel tickets shall not be sold by anyone other than an race meet licensee licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.

(2) No pari-mutuel ticket may be sold on a contest for which wagering has already been closed and no race meet licensee shall be responsible for ticket sales entered into but not completed by issuance of a ticket before the totalizator is closed for wagering on such contest.

(3) Pari-mutuel tickets may be exchanged or cancelled prior to the running of a race pursuant to the written policies of the race meet licensee. Such policies shall not be implemented or changed prior to being approved by the commission.

(4) Payment on winning pari-mutuel wagers shall be made on the basis of the order of finish as purposely posted and declared “official.” Any subsequent change in the order of finish or award of purse money as may result from a subsequent ruling by the stewards or commission shall in no way affect the pari-mutuel payoff. If an error in the posted order of finish or payoff figures is discovered, the official order of finish or payoff prices may be corrected and an announcement concerning the change shall be made to the public.

(5) The race meet licensee shall not satisfy claims on lost, mutilated, or altered pari-mutuel tickets without authorization of the commission.

(6) The race meet licensee shall have no obligation to enter a wager into a betting pool if unable to do so due to equipment failure.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0190
Pay Out

(1) All money wagered on a scratched horse/greyhound shall be refunded. If a horse is left in the starting gate when the doors of the starting gate open at the start, there shall be no refund except on a horse which the stewards determine to be a non-starter. If a greyhound is left in the starting box when the doors of the starting box open at the start, there shall be no refund. However, in any race which is declared “no race” all moneys wagered shall be refunded.

(2) If a greyhound is placed in the wrong numbered starting box when the doors of the starting box open, there shall be no refund.

(3) Pay outs on wagering may begin as soon as the stewards/judges declare a posted order of finish to be “official.” If an error is later discovered in either the order of finish or in the posted pari-mutuel prices, the pools and purses shall be recalculated in the correct manner and all pay outs from that time shall be the corrected adjusted amounts. Holders of pari-mutuel tickets cashed prior to discovery of the error shall not have any claim for additional or corrected amounts.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0200
Advance Performance Wagering

No race meet licensee shall permit wagering to begin before the mutuel windows open on the day of the performance unless it has first obtained the authorization of the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0210
Claims for Payment from Pari-Mutuel Pool

(1) At a designated location, a written, verified claim for payment from a pari-mutuel pool shall be accepted by the race meet licensee in any case where the race meet licensee has withheld payment or has refused to cash a pari-mutuel wager. The claim shall be made on such form as approved by the commission, and the claimant shall make such claim under penalty of perjury. The original of such claim shall be forwarded to the commission within 48 hours.

(2) In the case of a claim made for payment of a mutilated pari-mutuel ticket which does not contain the total imprinted elements required in OAR 462-200-0170(2) of these provisions, the race meet licensee shall make a recommendation to accompany the claim forwarded to the commission as to whether or not the mutilated ticket has sufficient elements to be positively identified as a winning ticket.

(3) In the case of a claim made for payment on a pari-mutuel wager, the commission shall adjudicate the claim and may order payment thereon from the pari-mutuel pool or by the race meet licensee, or may deny the claim, or may make such other order as it may deem proper.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.073 & 462.250
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0220
Payment for Errors

If an error occurs in the payment amounts for pari-mutuel wagers which are cashed or entitled to be cashed; and as a result of such error the pari-mutuel pool involved in the error is not correctly distributed among winning ticket holders, the following shall apply:

(1) Verification is required to show that the amount of the commission, the amount in breakage, and the amount in payoffs is equal to the total gross pool. If the amount of the pool is more than the amount used to calculate the payoff, the underpayment shall revert and belong to the State of Oregon and be paid to the commission and become part of its fund, and shall not be retained by the race meet licensee under whose license such meet was held.

(2) In the event the error results in an overpayment to winning wagers, the race meet licensee shall be responsible for such payment.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0230
Cancelled Contests

If a contest is cancelled or declared “no contest” or “no race,” refunds shall be granted on valid wagers in accordance with these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0240
Refunds

(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of these rules, refunds of the entire pool may be made on:

(a) Win pools, Exacta pools, and first half Double pools offered in contests in which the number of betting interests has been reduced to fewer than two (2).

(b) Place pools, Quinella pools, Trifecta pools, first half Quinella Double pools, first half Twin Quinella pools, first half Twin Trifecta pools, and first half Tri-Superfecta pools offered in contests in which the number of betting interests has been reduced to fewer than three (3).

(c) Show pools, Superfecta pools, and first half Twin Superfecta pools offered in contests in which the number of betting interests has been reduced to fewer than four (4).

(2) Authorized refunds shall be paid upon presentation and surrender of the affected pari-mutuel ticket.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0250
Coupled Entries and Mutuel Fields

(1) Contestants coupled in wagering as a coupled entry or mutuel field shall be considered part of a single betting interest for the purpose of price calculations and distribution of pools. Should any contestant in a coupled entry or mutuel field be officially withdrawn or scratched, the remaining contestants in that coupled entry or mutuel field shall remain valid betting interests. If all contestants within a coupled entry or mutuel field are scratched, then tickets on such betting interests shall be refunded, notwithstanding other provisions of these rules.

(2) For the purpose of price calculations only, coupled entries and mutuel fields shall be calculated as a single finisher, using the finishing position of the leading contestant in that coupled entry or mutuel field to determine order of placing. This rule shall apply to all circumstances, including situations involving a dead heat, except as otherwise provided by these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0260
Pools Dependent Upon Betting Interests

Unless the commission otherwise provides, at the time the pools are opened for wagering, the race meet licensee:

(1) May offer win, place, and show wagering on all contests with six (6) or more betting interests.

(2) May be allowed to prohibit show wagering on any contest with five (5) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(3) May be allowed to prohibit place wagering on any contest with four (4) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(4) May be allowed to prohibit Quinella wagering on any contest with three (3) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(5) May be allowed to prohibit Quinella Double wagering on any contests with three (3) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(6) May be allowed to prohibit Exacta wagering on any contest with three (3) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(7) May prohibit Trifecta wagering on any contest with seven (7) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(8) May prohibit Superfecta wagering on any contest with seven (7) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(9) May be allowed to prohibit Twin Quinella wagering on any contests with three (3) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(10) May prohibit Twin Trifecta wagering on any contests with seven (7) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(11) May prohibit Tri-Superfecta wagering on any contests with of seven (7) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

(12) May prohibit Twin Superfecta wagering on any contests with seven (7) or fewer betting interests scheduled to start.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0270
Prior Approval Required for Betting Pools

(1) A race meet licensee that desires to offer new forms of wagering must apply in writing to the commission 30 days in advance and receive written approval prior to implementing the new betting pool if the pool is contained in these rules.

(2) The race meet licensee may suspend previously approved forms of wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be paid out on the last performance in which the wage is offered. An race meet licensee may request approval of a form of wagering or separate wagering pool for specific performances.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0280
Complaints Pertaining to Pari-Mutuel Operations

(1) When a patron makes a complaint regarding the pari-mutuel department to a race meet licensee, the race meet licensee 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 race meet licensee.

(2) The race meet licensee shall submit every complaint report to the commission within 48 hours after the complaint was made.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0290
Duties of Sending Track

(1) Every sending track simulcasting its performance, if requested, may contract with other parties for the purpose of providing authorized users its simulcast.

(2) A sending track 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.

(3) Unless otherwise permitted by the commission, every simulcast will contain in its video content a digital display of actual time of day, the name of the sending track from where it emanates, the number of the contest being displayed, and any other relevant information available to patrons at the sending track.

(4) The sending track shall maintain such security controls including encryption over its uplink and communications systems as directed or approved by the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0300
Duties of Authorized Receiving Track

(1) An authorized receiving track 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 sending track and with the approval of the commission.

(2) An authorized receiving track shall provide:

(a) Adequate transmitting and receiving equipment of acceptable broadcast quality, which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the sending track for providing any host facility patron information.

(b) Pari-mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds displays, modems and switching units enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communications between the simulcast sending track, and the receiving track including approved off track sites.

(c) A voice communication system between the receiving track and the sending track providing timely voice contact among the commission designees, placing judges and pari-mutuel departments.

(3) The authorized receiving track and all of its off track sites shall conduct pari-mutuel wagering pursuant to the applicable commission rules.

(4) The commission may appoint at least one designee to supervise all approved simulcast facilities and may require additional designees as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the public interest.

(5) The receiving track and its off track sites shall initiate a test program of its transmitter, encryption and decoding, and data communication not less than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of transmission of the performance of pari-mutuel contests for each day or night to assure proper operation of the system.

(6) The authorized receiving track shall, in conjunction with the sending track or race meet licensees for which it operates pari-mutuel wagering, provide the commission with a certified report of its pari-mutuel operations as directed by the commission.

(7) Every authorized receiving track shall file with the commission an annual report of its simulcast operations and an audited financial statement.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0305
Approval Criteria of the Commission for Authorizing Receiving Tracks

The Oregon Racing Commission will use the following criteria to approve Oregon tracks (race meet licensees) to receive out-of-state simulcast signals.

(1) During Live Race Meet. The Oregon track must be conducting a live race meet during the time in which it is requesting to simulcast in the out-of-state races. The commission will use calendar weeks in determining if a race meet is being conducted by the track during the time that the simulcasting of out-of-state racing is being requested.

(2) Consent. A race meet that wishes to simulcast in races from out-of-state must receive the consent from the organization which represents the majority of the persons who race animals at the meet. If in the opinion of the commission this consent is being unreasonably withheld the commission may waive this requirement.

(3) Purses. An application for simulcasting must include a method for protecting purses at the live meet from the effects of simulcasting. Unless otherwise approved by the commission or a different agreement is reached pursuant to the consent requirement set out in section (2) of this rule, the commission will require that purses shall be paid as a percentage of total handle (live+simulcast).

(4) Live Signals. A race meet authorized to simulcast must send its live signal to all off-track outlets. The off-track outlets must accept the signal of any Oregon track which simulcasts its live signal to the exclusion of any out-of-state signal.

(5) Singularity of Importing Race Meets. The commission will not approve more than one Oregon race meet to import out-of-state signals during the same day(s).

(6) Allocation of Simulcast Dates. On a date set during January of each year, the commission will accept and consider proposals to simulcast submitted by commercial race meets scheduled to begin during that calendar year. For race meets which have not yet received a license to run a live meet during that year, any authorization to simulcast will be subject to the receipt and approval of an application for a race meet license. In the event the commission receives more than one proposal to simulcast during the same period of time, preference will be given to the best overall proposal. Consideration will be given to all factors the commission deems relevant, including but not limited to: the number of live performances, history and financial strength of its principals and licensees, and the quality of the race meet facility.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.710(6) & 462.720
History:
RC 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 9-28-00
RC 4-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-22-00

462-200-0310
Off-Track Wagering; Authorized; Executive Director’s Authority

(1) The Oregon Racing Commission authorizes the conducting of off-track wagering which meets the criteria set forth in these rules.

(2) Except as otherwise directed by the commission the executive director is hereby authorized to approve the selection, the operation of off-track facilities, and to approve contractual agreements which comply with the requirements of the commission for the conduct of off-track wagering.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0320
General Provisions

(1) A host racing race meet licensee is solely responsible to the commission for the content of its simulcast and shall use all reasonable effort to present a simulcast which offers viewers an exemplary depiction of its racing program, at least a periodic display of wagering information as part of the audio/visual signal and continuity programming between racing events.

(2) Every simulcast will be encrypted using an encryption algorithm system approved by the commission.

(3) Except as otherwise approved by the state supervisor of mutuels, every simulcast will contain in its video content a digital display of the actual date, day, and time of day, the name of the race track from where it emanates, the number of the race being displayed, and for horse races, the sequential fractional time of the race as the race is being run. Every race shall be recorded on both video and audio tape and shall contain the same information as the video content of a simulcast.

(4) The totalizator system will combine the pari-mutuel pool amounts from all off-track wagering facilities with the pari-mutuel pool contributions accepted at an Oregon host track.

(5) No race meet shall simulcast its races without first receiving authorization from the Oregon Racing Commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0330
Intrastate Wagering Approval Orders

(1) Any race meet licensee must receive authorization from the Oregon Racing Commission before conducting off-track wagering. No unauthorized person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall conduct or attempt to conduct wagering on the results of races simulcast from a race meet held in Oregon. Applications for authorization shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the commission and shall contain such information or other material or evidence as the commission may require.

(2) Within forty-five days of receipt of the plan of operation provided in OAR 462-200-0340, the commission shall issue an order approving the plan, approving it with modifications, or denying approval; if denied, the commission shall state its reasons for denial. Within such period the commission may request additional information or suggest amendments. If the commission fails to approve the plan, the applicant may request a public hearing to be held within thirty days. The commission shall issue its final determination within ten days of such hearing. The applicant may submit an amended application no sooner than thirty days after a denial.

(3) No person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall be allowed to operate an off-track wagering facility except according to the provisions of an “approved plan of operation.” No change in such plan of operation may occur until an amendment proposing a change to the plan is approved by the commission. A plan of operation may be amended from time to time at the request of either the operator or the commission. The operator shall have the right to be heard concerning any amendment to the plan and the commission shall dispose of such proposed amendments as expeditiously as practicable, but no later than thirty days following submission by the operator or, in the case of amendments proposed by the commission, objection by the operator.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0340
Application and Approval of Off-Track Wagering Facilities

Any race meet licensee desiring to simulcast its racing program including races in Oregon, out-of-state races, or any combination thereof, to an off-track wagering facility(ies) shall file an application for approval for each facility with the commissionat the following address: Oregon Racing Commission, P.O. Box 366, Gresham, OR 97030; or faxed to: (971) 673-0213; or emailed to: orc.info@orc.oregon.gov. The application shall describe a plan of operation for the facility which includes, but is not limited to, the following information:

(1) The name, address, and date of birth of the applicant and owner(s) of the facility and any other information which may be required by the commission to perform a criminal history and financial background investigation. The commission may also require an applicant/owner to provide fingerprints and a written consent in order to perform a nationwide criminal record check. In carrying out this subsection, the commission may require the applicant/owner to pay the cost of performing a criminal record check. The application will be denied if the applicant, or in the case of a partnership or corporation, a general partner, officer, director, major stockholder (over 5%) or employee has engaged in any unlawful activity determined to be conduct detrimental to the best interests of racing, or has failed, refused or neglected to comply with any rule, regulation, condition of license or order of any state or federal regulatory agency, including the Oregon Racing Commission or its representatives reasonably related to its conduct as a simulcast operator, or who has engaged in any activity which is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license pursuant to the statues or rules of racing in the State of Oregon.

(2) A description of the management groups responsible for the operation of the facility, including a description of any subcontractors who will be substantially involved in the operation of the facility.

(3) The location of the facility and a written confirmation from appropriate local officials that the location of such facility and the number of patrons expected to occupy such facility are in compliance with all applicable local ordinances.

(4) A scale drawing of the facility, including its public accommodations, equipment, concessions, and office space.

(5) A security plan approved by the executive director outlining the security measures to be employed to protect the facility, to control crowds, to protect the public and employees, to safeguard the transmission of the simulcast signals and to control the transmission of wagering data to effectuate common wagering pools.

(6) The type of data processing, communication and transmission equipment to be utilized.

(7) The system of accounts to maintain a separate record of revenues collected by the simulcast facility, the distribution of such revenues and the accounting of costs relative to the simulcast operation.

(8) An agreement that has been executed with the simulcast operator for the conduct of simulcast wagering at the facility

(9) An agreement that has been executed with the owner of the facility allowing its use as an off-track wagering facility.

(10) An agreement that has been executed with the totalizator company for the equipment and system necessary for the conduct of simulcast wagering at the facility.

(11) Financial reports in sufficient detail for the commission to determine the applicant's ability to adequately perform the duties of a simulcast operator.

(12) A posted surety bond or other suitable instrument as approved by the Oregon Racing Commission, in an amount sufficient to ensure payment of distributable amounts of pari-mutuel pools held by the race meet licensee pursuant to statute and the faithful performance of the duties of a simulcast operator. The bond may be the same as the one posted by the race meet licensee for the conduct of the race meet.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 15-2023, amend filed 07/20/2023, effective 07/20/2023
RC 2-2009, f. 8-24-09, cert. ef. 10-1-09
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0350
Financial Reports

A race-track licensee shall provide the Oregon Racing Commission with an audited report of its pari-mutuel operations at the off-track wagering facility(ies) not more than 120 days following the end of the race meet’s fiscal year, and shall provide at the commission’s or their representative’s request all of the simulcast operator’s business records for examination.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0360
Licenses for Other Employees and Officials at the Off-Track Wagering Facility

(1) All employees and officials at the off-track wagering facility shall obtain a license for such employment from the Oregon Racing Commission as if the individual were performing the duties at a race course.

(2) Unless otherwise prohibited by provisions of statute or these rules, all off track licensees (e.g. owners, business managers, or employees) may wager at the off track sites they are connected with, EXCEPT, under no circumstances, shall any on duty mutuel clerk or mutuel manager wager at such a site.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0370
General Operations of Off-Track Facility

(1) The video/audio signal receiving controls, the fax machine and ring-down phone or business system phone with speed dial must all be in an area accessible to the mutuel line supervisor.

(2) The mutuel windows and self service machines at the off-track facilities will be open upon the broadcast of the video display to the off-track facility of the first performance to be carried at the off-track site that day. Once the site is open for wagering on a given day, wagers may be taken on races from performances scheduled to be available at the site later that day.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this rule, the track operator managing the off-track site may submit a plan to the Oregon Racing Commission for approval in the event an employee of the track operator will not be physically present at the off-track site. The plan will include provisions for displaying the signal, facility wagering, customer problem resolution and cashing tickets/vouchers.

(3) Signal Priority and Continuity of Program. The advent of off-track wagering was to enhance live racing in Oregon. For that reason, the priority of the signals going to the off-track sites should be set in a way which supports that public policy. The priority of signals shall be as follows:

(a) Any signal of a live race originating from a racetrack in the State of Oregon.

(b) Simulcast signals which the track and the off-track site may agree upon which best meets the desires of the patrons at the site, in priority order, limited by the number of satellite dishes the site may have. All contracts between tracks and off track sites shall contain a provision which states they are subject to the authority of the commission to consider the mix and balance of simulcast signals offered to off-track sites during the review of individual race meet applications.

(4) Track Responsibilities. The Oregon race meet licensee is responsible to the commission for the proper conduct and performance in all aspects of the operation of the off-track sites approved to carry the signal(s) of the race meet license. The race meet operator shall report to the commission's designee all problems encountered at off-track sites in a timely fashion, along with solutions or proposed solutions. At a minimum the race meet licensee shall ensure the following prior to allowing the initial start up and the continued operation of an off-track site:

(a) There are qualified and properly trained mutuel employees of a sufficient number to reasonably be expected to handle the number of patrons at the site;

(b) That data line is in place and operating. That a separate voice phone line and a fax line are in good working order. All lines must be separate from the other lines required by this rule and other lines in the facility and shall not be used by unauthorized persons;

(c) That audio visual signals are secure from receipt by unauthorized sites and are of a quality to allow viewers an exemplary depiction of the racing program;

(d) That the totalizator system is configured in a manner to allow accurate and timely transmission of wagers, wagering information and odds to and from the off track site, as well as reports which provide wagering information of the site individually;

(e) Timely distribution of all program; past performance information; weight changes; over weights; tip sheets where available; and any other information made available to the patrons at the race meet licensee's track, to the off track site(s) so that such information can be made available, in a legible format, to the patrons at the off track site;

(f) Dissemination of surcharge information to the off-track sites;

(g) Provide the necessary management of off-track site mutuel employees.

(5) Site Responsibilities. Off-track site operators shall provide a site which is suitable for the conduct of off-track wagering activity. Off-track sites are an extension of the race track's public area and should be of a standard which enhances the image of racing in the State of Oregon. Off-track sites must provide the following prior to start-up of the site and for the continued operation of the site:

(a) A clean well lighted area for patrons during the wagering performances.

(b) Clean rest room facilities for the public.

(c) An area suitable for the placement of wagering terminals and which provides adequate safety and security for the mutuel employees working at the site.

(d) An area in which the necessary decoders, modems, fax machine, and voice line phone can be securely housed within easy reach of the mutuel employees.

(e) A safe, approved by the racing commission, for safe keeping of the money used for the pari-mutuel wagering activity between the performances.

(f) Posting of the surcharge information in a conspicuous place for inspection by the wagering public.

(g) A written security plan and provisions approved by the racing commission.

(6) Equipment Related. The issue as to who is responsible for providing which pieces of equipment necessary for the conduct of the waging activity can be set forth in the contract between the race meet licensee and the off-track site; however, the commission will hold the race meet licensee responsible for ensuring all of the necessary equipment is available and in good working order. At a minimum the following equipment must be on site:

(a) Enough wagering terminals to adequately serve the number of patrons reasonably expected to be in attendance at the site. In addition, one extra wagering terminal as a backup for those sites over 30 minutes driving time from the race meet licensee track.

(b) The necessary number of satellite dishes and audio/visual monitors. The satellite dishes will be installed in a manner which will withstand the weather conditions normally expected at the off-track site.

(c) A fax machine, a voice telephone for communication with the tote room and mutuel office at the race track. Both the fax machine and the voice phone must be on separate lines and must be immediately available to the mutuel employees at the site. The lines may not be used for other purposes at the site.

(7) The track will ensure its staff at the off-track site are instructed in and be knowledgeable of the operation of the satellite signal receiving and tote equipment in use on site.

(8) When there is a loss of data transmission, the wagering at the facility will be cancelled until the data transmission can be re-established. Tickets purchased prior to the loss of data transmission will be considered valid wagers. Winning tickets will only be cashed after the data transmission to the mutuel machines has been re-established.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 2-2011, f. 9-23-11, cert. ef. 10-1-11
RC 2-2009, f. 8-24-09, cert. ef. 10-1-09
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0390
Surcharges

(1) The method of charging surcharges will be set forth in the race meet licensee’s application for off track sites. The percentage of the surcharge will be in an amount agreed on by the race meet licensee and the off track site, set forth in the contract between the race meet licensee and the off track site and approved by the commission. No surcharge may be in an amount over 5% of the wager or the winnings depending on the surcharge method chosen.

(2) The distribution of the surcharge will be set forth in the contract between the race meet licensee and the off-track site. Payment of the surcharge to the parties or account(s) entitled to a portion of the surcharge will be made at least every two weeks and not later than five (5) days after the last day of racing of the two week period. Surcharge amounts will be deposited into a separate account containing only surcharges from off-track sites on a weekly basis. All surcharge monies will remain in that account until such time as they are distributed to the parties or account(s) entitled to a portion of the monies.

(3) If a portion of the surcharge is to be used for advertising or promotion per the contract between the race meet licensee and the off-track site, the party holding the funds will maintain a ledger showing the amount of money deposited in the “advertising/promotion” account for each off-track site, the amount of money spent for advertising/promotion of each off-track site, and the amount of money available for expenditure for each off-track site.

(a) The race meet licensee and the off-track site shall prepare a written agreement prior to the opening of the site regarding an advertising/promotion program which includes what types of expenditures will fall into the “advertising/promotion” category, and whether the payment of the funds will be made on a reimbursement or a direct payment basis. (If the payment from the advertising fund is a reimbursement, payment shall be made not later than ten (10) days after the receipt of the appropriate documentation and invoice by the holder of the funds. If the payment is directly to the vendor of the service, payment shall be made by the holder of the funds within the time-line set forth on the invoice, given that proper documentation has been received.) A copy of the plan shall be available for inspection by a representative of the commission at either the race meet licensee’s track or the off-track site.

(b) In cases of a dispute between the race meet licensee and the off-track site as to payment of invoices, the amount of money available for an off-track site, or other issue regarding the advertising/promotion account, the holder of the funds will make all records available to the commission or its representative.

(c) Disbursement of portions of the surcharge dedicated to advertising and promotion not used during a race meet shall be set forth in the contract between the race meet licensee and the off track-site.

(4) Surcharges may be charged using one of two methods: A surcharge on the amount wagered; or, A surcharge on the amount of the winnings at the time the winnings are paid.

(a) Surcharge on the Amount Wagered. A surcharge on the amount wagered may be an amount up to 5% which will be collected, at the time of the wager, in addition to the amount actually wagered. The surcharge will not be considered as part of the mutuel pool and will be accounted for separately from the mutuel pool. In cases of a refund, the surcharge amount will also be refunded.

(b) Surcharge on the Amount of Winnings. “Winnings” is defined as the unbroken on-track price of the winning payout.

(A) After the $1 Unbroken On-Track Price is Calculated:

(i) Surcharge Liability = $1 Unbroken On-Track Price x Surcharge %;

(ii) $1 Unbroken Off-Track Price = $1 Unbroken On-Track Price — Surcharge Amount;

(iii) $1 Broken Off-Track Profit = $1 Unbroken Off-Track Price Rounded Down to the Break Point;

(iv) Posted Off-Track Price = $1 Broken Off-Track Price x $2;

(v) Total Off-Track Payout = $1 Broken Off-Track Price x Gross Amount Bet on Winner at Off-Track Sites;

(vi) Total Off-Track Breakage = $1 Breakage x Gross Amount Bet on Winner at Off-Track Sites and Cashed;

(vii) Total Surcharge = $1 Surcharge Amount x Gross Amount Bet on Winner at Off-Track Sites and Cashed.

NOTE: Surcharges on Winnings are paid at the time the winnings are paid, therefore, prior to the cashing of the winning ticket the surcharge and off track breakage amounts are liabilities only.

(B) Winnings shall not be surcharged when it would cause the profit on one dollar wagered to be reduced below five cents.

(C) The surcharge on winnings will be paid when the wagerer cashes the winning ticket. The totalizator system shall provide a daily report showing the surcharges paid from cashed tickets from previous day’s wagering, surcharges paid from today’s tickets and surcharge payables to date. This report shall also show the debits and credits between off-track sites.

(D) Surcharges received from surcharges on winnings shall be credited to the site at which the wager was placed.

(E) Surcharges on the winnings shall not be deducted from the unclaimed winnings reverting to the State of Oregon.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0400
General

(1) All contracts governing participation in interstate common pools shall be submitted to the commission for approval.

(2) Individual wagering transactions are made at the point of sale in the state where placed. Pari-mutuel pools are combined for computing odds and calculating payoffs, but will be held separate for auditing and all other purposes.

(3) Any surcharges or withholdings in addition to the takeout shall only be applied in the jurisdiction otherwise imposing such surcharges or withholdings.

(4) In determining whether to approve an interstate common pool which does not include the host track or which includes contests from more than one race meet licensee, the commission shall consider and may approve use of a bet type which is not utilized at the host track, application of a takeout rate not in effect at the host track, or other factors which are presented to the commission.

(5) The content and format of the visual display of racing and wagering information at facilities in other jurisdictions where wagering is permitted in the interstate common pool need not be identical to the similar information permitted or required to be displayed under these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700 & 462.720
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.720
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0410
Guest State Participation in Interstate Common Pools

(1) With the prior approval of the commission, pari-mutuel wagering pools may be combined with corresponding wagering pools in the host state, or with corresponding pools established by one or more other jurisdictions.

(2) The commission may permit adjustment of the takeout from the pari-mutuel pool so that the takeout rate in this jurisdiction is identical to that at the host track, or identical to that of other jurisdictions participating in a merged pool.

(3) Where takeout rates in the merged pool are not identical, the net price calculation shall be the method by which the differing takeout rates are applied.

(4) Rules established in the state of the host race meet licensee designated for a pari-mutuel pool shall apply.

(5) The commission shall approve agreements made between the race meet licensee and other participants in interstate common pools governing the distribution of breakage between the jurisdictions.

(6) If, for any reason, it becomes impossible to successfully merge the bets placed into the interstate common pool, the race meet licensee shall declare such accepted bets void and make refunds in accordance with the applicable rules. If the race meet licensee decides not to apply the refund rule, then they may either pay on-track prices or pay off at the host track prices. If either of these payoffs are used, it must be determined prior to the first day of racing and used consistently throughout the race meet. A statement for the rule the race meet licensee is enforcing shall be included on all racing programs with which the licensee is common pooling.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700 & 462.720
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.720
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0420
Host State Participation in Merged Pools

(1) With the prior approval of the commission, a race meet licensee licensed to conduct pari-mutuel wagering may determine that one or more of its contests be utilized for pari-mutuel wagering at guest facilities in other states, and may also determine that pari-mutuel pools in guest states be combined with corresponding wagering pools established by it as the host track or comparable wagering pools established by two or more states.

(2) Where takeout rates in the merged pool are not identical, the net price calculation shall be the method by which the differing takeout rates are applied.

(3) Rules of racing established for races held in this state shall also apply to interstate common pools unless the commission shall have specifically otherwise determined.

(4) The commission shall approve agreements made between the race meet licensee and other participants in interstate common pools governing the distribution of breakage between the jurisdictions.

(5) Any contract for interstate common pools entered into by the race meet licensee shall contain a provision to the effect that if, for any reason, it becomes impossible to successfully merge the bets placed in another state into the interstate common pool formed by the race meet licensee, or if, for any reason, the commission’s or the race meet licensee’s representative determines that attempting to effect transfer of pool data from the guest state may endanger the race meet licensee’s wagering pool, the race meet licensee shall have no liability for any measures taken which may result in the guest’s wagers not being accepted into the pool.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700 & 462.720
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.720
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0430
Takeout Rates in Interstate Common Pools

(1) With the prior approval of the commission, an race meet licensee wishing to participate in an interstate common pool may change its takeout rate so as to achieve a common takeout rate with all other participants in the interstate common pool.

(2) An race meet licensee wishing to participate in an interstate common pool may request that the commission approve a methodology whereby host and guest states with different takeout rates for corresponding pari-mutuel pools may effectively and equitably combine wagers from the different states into an interstate common pool.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700 & 462.720
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.720
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0440
Distribution of Takeout and Breakage from Received Interstate Wagering

All race meet licensees authorized to conduct simulcast wagering from race tracks out of state shall make the distributions of the takeout and breakage required for the class of racing they are authorized to run live at their race meet. In the case of cross class simulcasting or the simulcasting of a breed not running live at the meet the distributions required by ORS 462.062(4), (5), (6) and 462.140(3)(a), (b), (c) shall be made on a pro rata basis to the breeds which are running live, based on the number of live races each breed runs.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0450
Hearing in Cases of Alleged Violation of Intra State or Inter State Simulcasting Rules or Statute

The executive director of the Oregon Racing Commission is appointed as hearing master per ORS 462.405(2) to hear cases of alleged violation of the Oregon rules and statutes involving intra and inter state simulcasting and wagering. The authority of the hearing master is the same as shown in ORS 462.405. Rulings of the hearing master may be appealed to the commission in the same manner as for appeal from board of stewards’ or judges’ rulings.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.700
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.405 & 462.700
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0460
General

(1) All permitted pari-mutuel wagering pools shall be separately and independently calculated and distributed. Takeout shall be deducted from each gross pool as stipulated by law. The remainder of the monies in the pool shall constitute the net pool for distribution as payoff on winning wagers.

(2) For each wagering pool, the amount wagered on the winning betting interest or betting combinations is deducted from the net pool to determine the profit; the profit is then divided by the amount wagered on the winning betting interest or combinations, such quotient being the profit per dollar.

(3) Either the standard or net price calculation procedure may be used to calculate single commission pools, while the net price calculation procedure must be used to calculate multi-commission pools.

(a) Standard Price Calculation Procedure:

(A) SINGLE PRICE POOL (WIN POOL):

(i) Gross pool = sum of wagers on all betting interests - refunds;

(ii) Takeout = gross pool x percent takeout;

(iii) Net pool = gross pool - takeout;

(iv) Profit = net pool - gross amount bet on winner;

(v) Profit per dollar = profit / gross amount bet on winner;

(vi) $1 unbroken price = profit per dollar + $1;

(vii) $1 broken price = $1 unbroken price rounded down to the break point;

(viii) Total pay out = $1 broken price x gross amount bet on winner;

(ix) Total breakage = net pool - total pay out.

(B) PROFIT SPLIT (PLACE POOL):

(i) Profit is net pool less gross amount bet on all place finishers;

(ii) Finishers split profit 1/2 and 1/2 (place profit), then divide by gross amount bet on each place finisher for two unique prices.

(C) PROFIT SPLIT (SHOW POOL):

(i) Profit is net pool less gross amount bet on all show finishers;

(ii) Finishers split profit 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/3 (show profit), then divide by gross amount bet on each show finisher for three unique prices.

(b) Net Price Calculation Procedure:

(A) SINGLE PRICE POOL (WIN POOL):

(i) Gross pool = sum of wagers on all betting interests — refunds for each source;

(ii) Takeout = gross pool x percent takeout;

(iii) * for each source:

(I) Net pool = gross pool — takeout;

(II) Net bet on winner = gross amount bet on winner x (1 - percent takeout);

(iv) Total net pool = sum of all sources net pools;

(v) Total net bet on winner = sum of all sources net bet on winner;

(vi) Total profit = total net pool - total net bet on winner;

(vii) Profit per dollar = total profit / total net bet on winner;

(viii) $1 unbroken base price = profit per dollar + $1 for each source:

(ix) * for each source:

(I) $1 unbroken price = $1 unbroken base price x (1 - percent takeout);

(II) $1 broken price = $1 unbroken price rounded down to the break point;

(x) Total payout = $1 broken price x gross amount bet on winner;

(xi) Total breakage = net pool - total payout.

(B) PROFIT SPLIT (PLACE POOL):

(i) Total profit is the total net pool less the total net amount bet on all place finishers.

(ii) Finishers split total profit 1/2 and 1/2 (place profit), then divide by total net amount bet on each place finisher for two unique unbroken base prices.

(C) PROFIT SPLIT (SHOW POOL):

(i) Total profit is the total net pool less the total net amount bet on all show finishers.

(ii) Finishers split total profit 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/3 (show profit), then divide by total net amount bet on each show finisher for three unique unbroken base prices.

(4) If a profit split results in only one covered winning betting interest or combinations it shall be calculated the same as a single price pool.

(5) Minimum payoffs and the method used for calculating breakage shall be established by the commission.

(6) The individual pools outlined in these rules may be given alternative names by each race meet licensee, provided prior approval is obtained from the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0470
Win Pools

(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.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Win pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Win pool shall be distributed as a profit split. Table 1. [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0480
Place Pools

(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.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Place pool shall be distributed as a single price pool.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Place pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Place pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Place pool is divided with one-half (1/2) 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. Table 2. [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0490
Show Pools

(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.

(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 two-thirds (2/3) distributed to those who selected the coupled entry or mutuel field and one-third (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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Two contestants representing the same betting interest, the profit is divided with two-thirds (2/3) distributed to those who selected the first-place finishers and one-third (1/3) distributed to those who selected the betting interest finishing third.

(b) Three contestants representing a single betting interest, the Show pool shall be distributed as a single price pool.

(c) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Show pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the profit is divided with one-third (1/3) distributed to those who selected the betting interest finishing first and two-thirds (2/3) distributed to those who selected the second-place finishers.

(b) Contestants representing two betting interests, the Show pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(c) Contestants representing three betting interests, the Show pool is divided with one-third (1/3) 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.

(5) If there is a dead heat for third involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Show pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Show pool is divided with two-thirds (2/3) 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. Table 3, Table 4. [Tables not included. See ED. NOTE.]

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0500
Double Pools

(1) The Double requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of two specified contests.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in either of the two contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Double pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Double pool shall be distributed as a profit split if there is more than one covered winning combination.

(4) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Double be scratched prior to the first Double contest being declared official, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched betting interest shall be deducted from the Double pool and refunded.

(5) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Double be scratched prior to the close of wagering on the first Double contest, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched betting interest shall be deducted from the Double pool and refunded.

(6) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Double be scratched after the close of wagering on the first Double contest, all wagers combining the winner of the first contest with the scratched betting interest in the second contest shall be allocated a consolation payoff. In calculating the consolation payoff the net Double pool shall be divided by the total amount wagered on the winner of the first contest and an unbroken consolation price obtained. The broken consolation price is multiplied by the dollar value of wagers on the winner of the first contest combined with the scratched betting interest to obtain the consolation payoff. Breakage is not declared in this calculation. The consolation payoff is deducted from the net Double pool before calculation and distribution of the winning Double payoff. Dead heats including separate betting interests in the first contest shall result in a consolation payoff calculated as a profit split.

(7) If either of the Double contests are cancelled prior to the first Double contest, or the first Double contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Double pool shall be refunded on Double wagers for those contests.

(8) If the second Double contest is cancelled or declared “no contest” after the conclusion of the first Double contest, the net Double pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to wagers selecting the winner of the first Double contest. In the event of a dead heat involving separate betting interests, the net Double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(9) Before post time of the second half of the “Daily Double,” the “payoff” on each combination coupled with the winner of the first half of the “Daily Double” shall be announced to the public. Table 5, Table 6. [Tables not included. See ED. NOTE.]

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0510
Pick Three Pools

(1) The Pick Three requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of three specified contests.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the three contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Pick Three pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Pick Three pool shall 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 three Pick Three contests be scratched, the actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the close of wagering on that contest, shall 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 shall be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The totalizator shall 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) If all three Pick Three contests are cancelled or declared “no contest,” the entire pool shall be refunded on Pick Three wagers for those contests.

(6) If one or two of the Pick Three contests are cancelled or declared “no contest,” the Pick Three pool will remain valid and shall be distributed in accordance with subsection 2 of this rule.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0520
Pick (n) Pools

(1) The Pick (n) requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of a designated number of contests. The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Pick (n) contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in Part (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.

(b) Method 2, Pick (n) with Minor Pool 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 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.

(c) Method 3, Pick (n) with No Minor Pool and No Carryover: The net Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single 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.

(d) Method 4, 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 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.

(e) Method 5, 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 on the official order of finish. The minor share of the 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 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 the 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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the Pick (n) contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Pick (n) pool shall 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) contests be scratched, the actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the host race meet licensee for the contest at the close of wagering on that contest, shall 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 shall be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The totalizator shall 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 shall be cancelled and all Pick (n) wagers for the individual performance shall be refunded if:

(a) At least two contests included as part of a Pick 3 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(b) At least three contests included as part of a Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(c) At least four contests included as part of a Pick 7, Pick 8 or Pick 9 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(d) At least five contests included as part of a Pick 10 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(6) If at least one contest included as part of a Pick (n) is cancelled or declared “no contest,” but not more than the number specified in subsection 5 of this rule, the net pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests for that performance. Such distribution shall include the portion ordinarily retained for the Pick (n) carryover but not the carryover from previous performances.

(7) The Pick (n) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, 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, shall be distributed to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests for that performance.

(8) A written request for permission to distribute the Pick (n) carryover on a specific performance 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 and performance for the distribution.

(9) Should the Pick (n) carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance in which there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Pick (n) contests, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Pick (n) contests. The Pick (n) carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance 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 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 performance 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 shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the commission. The Pick (n) carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net Pick (n) pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(11) With the written approval of the commission, the race meet licensee 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(13) The race meet licensee may suspend previously approved Pick (n) wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended Pick (n) wagering is reinstated. Any race meet licensee may request approval of a Pick (n) wager or separate wagering pool for specific performances. Table 7. [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]

[ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0530
Quinella Pools

(1) The Quinella requires selection of the first two finishers, irrespective of order, for a single contest.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Quinella pool shall 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) Contestants representing two betting interests, the Quinella pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(c) Contestants representing three or more betting interests, the Quinella pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing the same betting interest, the Quinella pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Quinella pool shall 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 shall be refunded on Quinella wagers for that contest.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0540
Quinella Double Pools

(1) The Quinella Double requires selection of the first two finishers, irrespective of order, in each of two specified contests.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in either of the two Quinella Double contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Quinella Double pool shall be distributed 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.

(b) Contestants representing two betting interests, the Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(c) Contestants representing three or more betting interests, the Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second in either of the Quinella Double contests involving contestants representing the same betting interest, the Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(5) If there is a dead heat for second in either of the Quinella Double contests involving contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as profit split.

(6) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Quinella Double be scratched prior to the first Quinella Double contest being declared official, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched betting interest shall deducted from the Quinella Double pool and refunded.

(7) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Quinella Double be scratched prior to the close of wagering on the first Quinella Double contest, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched betting interest shall be deducted from the Quinella Double pool and refunded.

(8) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Quinella Double be scratched after the close of wagering on the first Quinella Double contest, all wagers combining the winning combination in the first contest with a combination including the scratched betting interest in the second contest shall be allocated a consolation payoff. In calculating the consolation payoff the net Quinella Double pool shall be divided by the total amount wagered on the winning combination in the first contest and an unbroken consolation price obtained. The unbroken consolation price is multiplied by the dollar value of wagers on the winning combination in the first contest combined with a combination including the scratched betting interest in the second contest to obtain the consolation payoff. Breakage is not utilized in this calculation. The consolation payoff is deducted from the net Quinella Double pool before calculation and distribution of the winning Quinella Double payoff. In the event of a dead heat involving separate betting interests, the net Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(9) If either of the Quinella Double contests is cancelled prior to the first Quinella Double contest, or the first Quinella Double contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Quinella Double pool shall be refunded on Quinella Double wagers for those contests.

(10) If the second Quinella Double contest is cancelled or declared “no contest” after the conclusion of the first Quinella Double contest, the net Quinella Double pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to wagers selecting the winning combination in the first Quinella Double contest. If there are no wagers selecting the winning combination in the first Quinella Double contest, the entire Quinella Double pool shall be refunded on Quinella Double wagers for those contests.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0550
Exacta Pools

(1) The Exacta requires selection of the first two finishers, in their exact order, for a single contest.

(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.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Exacta pool shall 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) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Exacta pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing the same betting interest, the Exacta pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Exacta pool shall 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 shall be refunded on Exacta wagers for that contest.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0560
Trifecta Pools

(1) The Trifecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order, for a single contest.

(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.

(3) If less than three betting interests finish and the contest is declared official, payoffs will be made based upon the order of finish of those betting interests completing the contest. The balance of any selection beyond the number of betting interests completing the contest shall be ignored.

(4) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants 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 shall share in a profit split.

(b) Contestants 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall share in a profit split.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0570
Superfecta Pools

(1) The Superfecta requires selection of the first four finishers, in their exact order, for a single contest.

(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.

(3) If less than four betting interests finish and the contest is declared official, payoffs will be made based upon the order of finish of those betting interests completing the contest. The balance of any selection beyond the number of betting interests completing the contest shall be ignored.

(4) If there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants 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 shall share in a profit split.

(b) Contestants 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 shall share in a profit split.

(c) Contestants 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 shall share in a profit split.

(5) If there is a dead heat for second involving:

(a) Contestants 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 shall share in a profit split.

(b) Contestants 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall share in a profit split.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0580
Twin Quinella Pools

(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.

(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.

(3) In the first Twin Quinella contest only, if there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, 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.

(b) Contestants representing two betting interests, the winning Twin Quinella wagers shall be determined as if no dead heat occurred.

(c) Contestants representing three or more betting interests, those whose combination included any two of the betting interests finishing in the dead heat shall be winners.

(4) In the first Twin Quinella contest only, if there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Twin Quinella pool shall 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 include 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 shall be refunded on the Twin Quinella for that contest.

(5) In the second Twin Quinella contest only, the entire net Twin Quinella pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second Twin Quinella contest:

(a) If a coupled entry or mutuel field finishes as the first two finishers, as a single price pool to those who selected 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) As a single price pool to all the exchange ticket holders for that contest; but if there are no such tickets; then

(f) In accordance with subsection 2 of the Twin Quinella rules.

(6) In the second Twin Quinella contest only, if there is a dead heat for first involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the net Twin Quinella pool shall 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) Contestants representing two betting interests, the net Twin Quinella pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(c) Contestants representing three or more betting interests, the net Twin Quinella pool shall be distributed as a profit split to those whose combination included any two of the betting interests finishing in the dead heat.

(7) In the second Twin Quinella contest only, if there is a dead heat for second involving contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Twin Quinella pool shall 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 include the winner and any other betting interest and wagers selecting any of the betting interests involved in the dead heat for second; then

(e) As a single price pool to all exchange ticket holders for that contest; but if there are no such tickets; then

(f) In accordance with subsection 2 of the Twin Quinella rules.

(8) If a winning ticket for the first half of the Twin Quinella is not presented for exchange prior to the close of betting on the second-half Twin Quinella contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to any distribution of the Twin Quinella pool resulting from the outcome of the second contest.

(9) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Twin Quinella be scratched, those Twin Quinella wagers including the scratched betting interest shall be refunded.

(10) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Twin Quinella be scratched, an announcement concerning the scratch shall be made and a reasonable amount of time shall be provided for exchange of tickets that include the scratched betting interest. If tickets have not been exchanged prior to the close of betting for the second Twin Quinella contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to the Twin Quinella pool.

(11) If either of the Twin Quinella contests is cancelled prior to the first Twin Quinella contest, or the first Twin Quinella contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Twin Quinella pool shall be refunded on Twin Quinella wagers for that contest.

(12) If the second-half Twin Quinella contest is cancelled or declared “no contest” after the conclusion of the first Twin Quinella contest, the net Twin Quinella pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to wagers selecting the winning combination in the first Twin Quinella contest and all valid exchange tickets. If there is no such wagers, the net Twin Quinella pool shall be distributed as described in subsection 2 of the Twin Quinella rules.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0590
Twin Trifecta Pools

(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.

(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.

(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 cancelled.

(4) If no first half Twin Trifecta ticket selects the first three finishers of that contest in exact order, winning ticket holders shall not receive any exchange tickets for the second-half Twin Trifecta pool. In such case, the second-half Twin Trifecta pool shall be retained and added to any existing Twin Trifecta carryover pool.

(5) Winning tickets from the first half of the Twin Trifecta shall be exchanged for tickets selecting the first three finishers of the second-half of the Twin Trifecta. The second-half Twin Trifecta pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second Twin Trifecta contest:

(a) As a single price pool, including any existing carryover monies, to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first three betting interests; but if there are no such tickets; then

(b) The entire second-half Twin Trifecta pool for that contest shall be added to any existing carryover monies and retained for the corresponding second-half Twin Trifecta pool of the next consecutive performance.

(6) If a winning first half Twin Trifecta ticket is not presented for cashing and exchange prior to the second-half Twin Trifecta contest, 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.

(7) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Twin Trifecta be scratched, those Twin Trifecta wagers including the scratched betting interest shall be refunded.

(8) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Twin Trifecta be scratched, an announcement concerning the scratch shall be made and a reasonable amount of time shall be provided for exchange of tickets that include the scratched betting interest. If tickets have not been exchanged prior to the close of betting for the second Twin Trifecta contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to the second-half Twin Trifecta pool.

(9) If, due to a late scratch, the number of betting interests in the second-half of the Twin Trifecta is reduced to fewer than the minimum, all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning tickets shall be entitled to the second-half Twin Trifecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Twin-Trifecta carryover.

(10) 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, shall be a winner. In the case of a dead heat occurring in:

(a) The first half of the Twin Trifecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a profit split.

(b) The second-half of the Twin Trifecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a single price pool.

(11) If either of the Twin Trifecta contests are cancelled prior to the first Twin Trifecta contest, or the first Twin Trifecta contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Twin Trifecta pool shall be refunded on Twin Trifecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be cancelled.

(12) If the second-half Twin Trifecta contest is cancelled or declared “no contest,” all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning Twin Trifecta tickets shall be entitled to the net Twin Trifecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not Twin-Trifecta carryover. If there are no such tickets, the net Twin Trifecta pool shall be distributed as described in subsection (3) of the Twin Trifecta rules.

(13) The Twin-Trifecta carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Twin-Trifecta carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Twin-Trifecta carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the Twin Trifecta carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net Twin Trifecta pool for each individual contest shall be distributed to winners of the first half of the Twin Trifecta pool.

(14) A written request for permission to distribute the Twin-Trifecta carryover on a specific performance 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 and performance for the distribution.

(15) Should the Twin-Trifecta carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance, 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.

(16) Contrary to subsection 4 of the Twin Trifecta rules, during a performance designated to distribute the Twin-Trifecta carryover, 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 shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first- and second-place betting interests. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first- and second-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first-place betting interest only. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place betting interest only in the first half of the Twin Trifecta, all first half tickets will become winners and will receive 100 percent of that day’s net Twin Trifecta pool and any existing Twin-Trifecta carryover as a single price pool.

(17) The Twin-Trifecta carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance only under the following circumstances:

(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided in subsection (15) of the Twin Trifecta rules.

(b) Upon written approval from the commission when there is a change in the carryover cap or when the Twin Trifecta is discontinued.

(c) On the closing performance of the meet or split meet.

(18) If, for any reason, the Twin-Trifecta carryover must be held over to the corresponding Twin Trifecta pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the commission. The Twin-Trifecta carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the second-half Twin Trifecta pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(19) 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(20) The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Twin Trifecta contests, the percentages of the net pool added to the first half pool and second-half pool, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Twin Trifecta format require prior approval from the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0600
Tri-Superfecta Pools

(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.

(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.

(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) The entire Tri-Superfecta pool shall be refunded on Tri-Superfecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be cancelled.

(4) If no first half Tri-Superfecta ticket selects the first three finishers of that contest in exact order, winning ticket holders shall not receive any exchange tickets for the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool. In such case, the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool shall be retained and added to any existing Tri-Superfecta carryover pool.

(5) Winning tickets from the first half of the Tri-Superfecta shall be exchanged for tickets selecting the first four finishers of the second-half of the Tri-Superfecta. The second-half Tri-Superfecta pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second Tri-Superfecta contest:

(a) As a single price pool, including any existing carryover monies, to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four betting interests; but if there are no such tickets; then

(b) The entire second-half Tri-Superfecta pool for that contest shall be added to any existing carryover monies and retained for the corresponding second-half Tri-Superfecta pool of the next performance.

(6) If a winning first half Tri-Superfecta ticket is not presented for cashing and exchange prior to the second-half Tri-Superfecta contest, the ticket holder may still collect the monetary value associated with the first half Tri-Superfecta pool but forfeits all rights to any distribution of the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool.

(7) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Tri-Superfecta be scratched, those Tri-Superfecta tickets including the scratched betting interest shall be refunded.

(8) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Tri-Superfecta be scratched, an announcement concerning the scratch shall be made and a reasonable amount of time shall be provided for exchange of tickets that include the scratched betting interest. If tickets have not been exchanged prior to the close of betting for the second Tri-Superfecta contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool.

(9) If, due to a late scratch, the number of betting interests in the second-half of the Tri-Superfecta is reduced to fewer than the minimum, all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning tickets shall be entitled to the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Tri-Superfecta carryover.

(10) If there is a dead heat or multiple dead heats in either the first- or second-half of the Tri-Superfecta, all Tri-Superfecta tickets selecting the correct order of finish, counting a betting interest involved in a dead heat as finishing in any dead-heated position, shall be a winner. In the case of a dead heat occurring in

(a) The first half of the Tri-Superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a profit split.

(b) The second-half of the Tri-Superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a single price pool.

(11) If either of the Tri-Superfecta contests are cancelled prior to the first Tri-Superfecta contest, or the first Tri-Superfecta contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Tri-Superfecta pool shall be refunded on Tri-Superfecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be cancelled.

(12) If the second-half Tri-Superfecta contest is cancelled or declared “no contest,” all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning Tri-Superfecta tickets shall be entitled to the net Tri-Superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Tri-Superfecta carryover. If no there are no such tickets, the net Tri-Superfecta pool shall be distributed as described in subsection (3) of the Tri-Superfecta rules.

(13) The Tri-Superfecta carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Tri-Superfecta carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Tri-Superfecta carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the second-half Tri-Superfecta carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net Tri-Superfecta pool for each individual contest shall be distributed to winners of the first half of the Tri-Superfecta pool.

(14) A written request for permission to distribute the Tri-Superfecta carryover on a specific performance 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 and performance for the distribution.

(15) Should the Tri-Superfecta carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance, the following precedence will be followed in determining winning tickets for the second-half of the Tri-Superfecta after completion of the first half of the Tri-Superfecta:

(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 included, in correct sequence, the first-place betting interest only; but if there are no such wagers; then

(e) As a single price pool to holders of valid exchange tickets;

(f) As a single price pool to holders of outstanding first-half winning tickets.

(16) Contrary to subsection 4 of the Tri-Superfecta rules, during a performance designated to distribute the Tri-Superfecta carryover, 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 Tri-Superfecta. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first-, second-, and third-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first- and second-place betting interests. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first- and second-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first-place betting interest only. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place betting interest only in the first half of the Tri-Superfecta, all first half tickets will become winners and will receive 100 percent of that day’s net Tri-Superfecta pool and any existing Tri-Superfecta carryover as a single price pool.

(17) The Tri-Superfecta carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance only under the following circumstances:

(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided in subsection (15) of the Tri-Superfecta rules.

(b) Upon written approval from the commission when there is a change in the carryover cap or when the Tri-Superfecta is discontinued.

(c) On the closing performance of the meet or split meet.

(18) If, for any reason, the Tri-Superfecta carryover must be held over to the corresponding Tri-Superfecta pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the commission. The Tri-Superfecta carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the second-half Tri-Superfecta pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(19) 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing data.

(20) The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Tri-Superfecta contests, the percentages of the net pool added to the first half pool and second-half pool, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Tri-Superfecta format require prior approval from the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0610
Twin Superfecta Pools

(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.

(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.

(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 cancelled.

(4) If no first half Twin Superfecta ticket selects the first four finishers of that contest in exact order, winning ticket holders shall not receive any exchange tickets for the second-half Twin Superfecta pool. In such case, the second-half Twin Superfecta pool shall be retained and added to any existing Twin Superfecta carryover pool.

(5) Winning tickets from the first half of the Twin Superfecta shall be exchanged for tickets selecting the first four finishers of the second-half of the Twin Superfecta. The second-half Twin Superfecta pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second Twin Superfecta contest:

(a) As a single price pool, including any existing carryover monies, to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four betting interests; but if there are no such tickets; then

(b) The entire second-half Twin Trifecta pool for that contest shall be added to any existing carryover monies and retained for the corresponding second-half Twin Superfecta pool of the next performance.

(6) If a winning first half Twin Superfecta ticket is not presented for cashing and exchange prior to the second-half Twin Superfecta contest, the ticket holder may still collect the monetary value associated with the first half Twin Superfecta pool but forfeits all rights to any distribution of the second-half Twin Trifecta pool.

(7) Should a betting interest in the first half of the Twin Superfecta be scratched, those Twin Superfecta tickets including the scratched betting interest shall be refunded.

(8) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Twin Superfecta be scratched, an announcement concerning the scratch shall be made and a reasonable amount of time shall be provided for exchange of tickets that include the scratched betting interest. If tickets have not been exchanged prior to the close of betting for the second Twin Superfecta contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to the second-half Twin Superfecta pool.

(9) If, due to a late scratch, the number of betting interests in the second-half of the Twin Superfecta is reduced to fewer than the minimum, all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning tickets shall be entitled to the second-half Twin Superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Twin Superfecta carryover.

(10) If there is a dead heat or multiple dead heats in either the first- or second-half of the Twin Superfecta, all Twin Superfecta tickets selecting the correct order of finish, counting a betting interest involved in a dead heat as finishing in any dead-heated position, shall be a winner. In the case of a dead heat occurring in:

(a) The first half of the Twin Superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a profit split.

(b) The second-half of the Twin Superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a single price pool.

(11) If the either of the Twin Superfecta contests are cancelled prior to the first Twin Superfecta contest, or the first Twin Superfecta contest is declared “no contest,” the entire Twin Superfecta pool shall be refunded on Twin Superfecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be cancelled.

(12) If the second-half Twin Superfecta contest is cancelled or declared “no contest,” all exchange tickets and outstanding first half winning Twin Superfecta tickets shall be entitled to the net Twin Superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Twin Superfecta carryover. If there are no such tickets, the net Twin Superfecta pool shall be distributed as described in subsection (3) of the Twin Superfecta rules.

(13) The Twin-Superfecta carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Twin-Superfecta carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Twin-Superfecta carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the second-half Twin Superfecta carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net Twin Superfecta pool for each individual contest shall be distributed to winners of the first half of the Twin Superfecta pool.

(14) A written request for permission to distribute the Twin Superfecta carryover on a specific performance 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 and performance for the distribution.

(15) Should the Twin Superfecta carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance, the following precedence will be followed in determining winning tickets for the second-half of the Twin Superfecta after completion of the first half of the Twin Superfecta:

(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) As a single price pool to holders of valid exchange tickets;

(f) As a single price pool to holders of outstanding first half winning tickets.

(16) Contrary to subsection (4) of the Twin Superfecta rules, during a performance designated to distribute the Twin Superfecta carryover, 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 Superfecta. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first-, second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first-, second-, and third-place betting interests. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first-, second-, and third-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first- and second-place betting interests. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first- and second-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first-place betting interest only. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place betting interest only in the first half of the Twin Superfecta, all first half tickets will become winners and will receive 100 percent of that day’s net Twin Superfecta pool and any existing Twin Superfecta carryover as a single price pool.

(17) The Twin Superfecta carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance only under the following circumstances:

(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided in subsection (15) of the Twin Superfecta rules.

(b) Upon written approval from the commission when there is a change in the carryover cap or when the Twin Superfecta is discontinued.

(c) On the closing performance of the meet or split meet.

(18) If, for any reason, the Twin Superfecta carryover must be held over to the corresponding Twin Superfecta pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the commission. The Twin Superfecta carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the second-half Twin Superfecta pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(19) 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(20) The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Twin Superfecta contests, the percentages of the net pool added to the first half pool and second-half pool, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Twin Superfecta format require prior approval from the commission.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0620
Place Pic (n) Pools

(1) The Place Pic (n) requires selection of the first or second-place finisher in each of a designated number of contests. The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Place Pic (n) contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in Part (2), the distinctive name identifying the pool and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Place Pic (n) format require prior approval from the commission.

(2) The Place Pic (n) pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:

(a) Method 1, Place Pic (n) with Carryover: The net Place Pic (n) pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in each of the Place Pic (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 or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests; and the remainder shall be added to the carryover.

(b) Method 2, Place Pic (n) with Minor Pool and Carryover: The major share of the net Place Pic (n) pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in each of the Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the second greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first or second-place finisher of all Place Pic (n) contests, the minor share of the net Place Pic (n) shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests; and the major share shall be added to the carryover.

(c) Method 3, Place Pic (n) with No Minor Pool and No Carryover: The net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.

(d) Method 4, Place Pic (n) with Minor Pool and No Carryover: The major share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the second greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such wagers selecting the first or second-place finisher in a second greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, the minor share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests. If the greatest number of first or second-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, Place Pic (n) with Minor Pool and No Carryover: The major share of net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in each of the Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the second greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first or second-place finisher in all Place Pic (n) contests, the entire net Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests. If there are no wagers selecting the first or second-place finisher in a second greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests, the minor share of the net Place Pic (n) pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who selected the first or second-place finisher in each of the Place Pic (n) contests. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the Place Pic (n) contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool with a winning wager including each betting interest participating in the dead heat.

(4) If there is a dead heat for second in any of the Place Pic (n) contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Place Pic (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool with a winning wager including the betting interest which finished first or any betting interest involved in the dead heat for second.

(5) Should a betting interest in any of the Place Pic (n) contests be scratched, the actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the host race meet licensee for the contest at the closing of wagering on that contest, shall 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 shall be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The totalizator shall 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.

(6) The Place Pic (n) pool shall be cancelled and all Place Pic (n) wagers for the individual performance shall be refunded if:

(a) At least two contests included as part of a Place Pic 3 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(b) At least three contests included as part of a Place Pic 4, Place Pic 5 or Place Pic 6 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(c) At least four contests included as part of a Place Pic 7, Place Pic 8 or Place Pic 9 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(d) At least five contests included as part of a Place Pic 10 are cancelled or declared “no contest.”

(7) If at least one contest included as part of a Place Pic (n) is cancelled or declared “no contest,” but not more than the number described in subsection (6) of this rule, the net pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first or second in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests for that performance. Such distribution shall include the portion ordinarily retained for the Place Pic (n) carryover but not the carryover from previous performances.

(8) The Place Pic (n) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Place Pic (n) carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Place Pic (n) carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under the provision of this rule. After the Place Pic (n) carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net pool, part of which ordinarily would be added to the Place Pic (n) carryover, shall be distributed to those whose selection finished first or second in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests for that performance.

(9) A written request for permission to distribute the Place Pic (n) carryover on a specific performance may be submitted to the commission. The request must contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of the benefit derived, and the intended date and performance for the distribution.

(10) Should the Place Pic (n) carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance in which there are no wagers selecting the first or second-place finisher in each of the Place Pic (n) contests, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selection first or second in the greatest number of Place Pic (n) contests. The Place Pic (n) carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance under any of the following circumstances:

(a) Upon written approval from the commission as provided in subsection (9) of this rule.

(b) Upon written approval from the commission when there is a change in the carryover cap, a change from one type of Place Pic (n) wagering to another, or when the Place Pic (n) is discontinued.

(11) If, for any reason, the Place Pic (n) carryover must be held over to the corresponding Place Pic (n) of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the commission. The Place Pic (n) carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net Place Pic (n) pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(12) With the written approval of the commission, the race meet licensee may contribute to the Place Pic (n) carryover a sum of money up to the amount of the designated cap.

(13) 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(14) The race meet licensee may suspend previously-approved Place Pic (n) wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended Place Pic (n) wagering is reinstated. An race meet licensee may request approval of a Place Pic (n) wager or separate wagering pool for specific performances.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2000, f. 3-27-00, cert. ef. 5-1-00

462-200-0635
Show Pick N with Unique Ticket Jackpot

(1) The Show Pick N with Unique Ticket Jackpot (hereinafter “Jackpot”) is a multi race mutuel wager consisting of a minimum of five (5) Jackpot races. Contests selected may include races from multiple race tracks. The official order of finish as posted shall determine the race outcome for purposes of this wager. The licensee offering the wager must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Jackpot contests. Any changes to the approved Jackpot format require prior approval from the Commission.

(2) Wagers placed on the Jackpot shall be placed into two separate pools.

(a) Major Pool. The major pool shall receive 80% of the total amount wagered, subject to applicable takeout. The major pool shall be distributed to those selecting the first, second or third place finisher in all of the Jackpot contests (Show Pick All). There is no carryover for the major pool. If there are no tickets correctly selecting a first, second or third place finisher in all of the Jackpot contests, the pool shall be distributed to those who selected a first, second or third place finisher in the greatest number of contests.

(b) Minor Pool. The minor pool shall receive 20% of the total amount wagered, subject to allowable takeout. The minor pool shall be distributed to the holder of a “Unique” ticket that selected the first place finisher in all of the Jackpot races. A “Unique” winning ticket shall exist when the total amount wagered on a winning combination selecting the first place finisher in each of the selected Jackpot races is equal to the minimum allowable wager. (e.g. 20 cents if the base wager is $1.00) If there is not a “Unique” ticket for the minor pool, the net amount in the pool shall be added (carried over) to the minor pool offered at the next scheduled Jackpot event. A single ticket holder possessing multiple winning tickets, even if they are the only winning tickets, will not be deemed to have a “Unique” ticket and the Jackpot shall carryover as prescribed in these rules.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the Jackpot contests then such dead heated betting interest will be considered winners for Jackpot purposes. Any tickets including dead heat winners will be considered separate tickets for the purposes of identifying unique tickets for the Jackpot pool.

(4) If any betting interest is scratched, excused or determined to be a non-starter after the wager has been placed in the Jackpot, the actual favorite, as evidenced by the total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the host race meet licensee for the contest at the close of wagering for that contest, shall be substituted for the scratched betting interest for all purposes. In the event that the Win pool total for two or more favorites is identical, the substitute selection shall be the favorite betting interest with the lowest program number.

(5) If there is a scratch after the first race in the Jackpot, the betting favorite as determined by the host track’s win pool will be substituted for the scratched betting interest. Any tickets including both the scratched betting interest and the betting favorite will be considered two separate, non-unique tickets for the purposes of identifying unique tickets for the Jackpot pool.

(6) The Jackpot pool shall be cancelled and all Jackpot wagers for the individual event shall be refunded if:

(a) If one or more races included in the Jackpot sequence is cancelled or declared "no contest”.

(b) If any of the races in the Jackpot scheduled after the first leg end up being priced and made official prior to the first leg in the Jackpot being priced and made official.

(7) Mandatory payout days: After the Jackpot carryover (Minor Pool) pool reaches $500,000; the next Jackpot event will require a mandatory payout.

(8) When the Jackpot converts to a mandatory payout, the wager will convert to a traditional Pick 5 wager with no unique ticket provision nor any Show Pick All payout. The Jackpot pool will be distributed to the tickets selecting the winner in the greatest number of contests. In the rare occurrence that no tickets contained a winning betting interest, the wagering for that event will be refunded and the mandatory payout will carry over to the next Jackpot event.

(9) If any of the races in the Jackpot has a surface change (For example: a race switches from Turf to Dirt), the selections and results for that race remain regardless of whether the surface change occurs before or after the first race in the Jackpot.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 1-2014, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-14
RC 1-2013(Temp), f. 8-20-13, cert. ef. 8-21-13 thru 2-17-14

462-200-0640
1-2-3 Pick N Pools

(1) The 1-2-3 Pick N requires the selection of the first, second or third-place finisher in any order, in each of a designated number of contests, which may or may not run consecutively, and may involve contests at multiple tracks as officially posted. One “point” will be awarded for each successful selection in each of the designated contests. The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of 1-2-3 Pick N contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in Part (3), the distinctive name identifying the pool and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved 1-2-3 Pick N format require prior approval from the commission.

(2) Contests selected for a 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be comprised entirely of either horse races or greyhound races with a minimum of three starters, and shall not contain wagering interests combined as a “mutuel entry” or “mutuel field.”

(3) The 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:

(a) Method 1, 1-2-3 Pick N with Carryover: The net 1-2-3 Pick N pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who amass the maximum number of points achievable in the 1-2-3 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 amass the greatest number of points in the 1-2-3 Pick N contests; and the remainder shall be added to the carryover.

(b) Method 2, 1-2-3 Pick N with Minor Pool: The race meet licensee shall determine the number of Minor Pools, with prior approval from the commission. The major share of the net 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who amass the greatest number of points in the 1-2-3 Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share(s) of the net 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who amass the next greatest number of points of 1-2-3 Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish, and so on until the approved number of Minor Pools has been reached.

(4) If there is a dead heat for any position in any of the 1-2-3 Pick N contests, the 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be distributed as a winning wager including each betting interest participating in the dead heat.

(5) Should a betting interest in any of the 1-2-3 Pick N contests be scratched, the actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the host race meet licensee for the contest at the closing of wagering on that contest, shall 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 shall be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The totalizator shall 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.

(6) The 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be cancelled and all 1-2-3 Pick N wagers for the individual 1-2-3 Pick N pool shall be refunded if:

(a) At least two contests included as part of a 1-2-3 Pick N with 3 contests are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(b) At least three contests included as part of a 1-2-3 Pick N with 4, 5 or 6 contests are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(c) At least four contests included as part of a 1-2-3 Pick N with 7, 8 or 9 contests are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(d) 50% or more of the total contests included as part of a 1-2-3 Pick N with 10 or more contests are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(7) If at least one contest included as part of a 1-2-3 Pick N is cancelled or declared "no contest," but not more than the number described in subsection (6) of this rule, the net pool shall be distributed in accordance with subsection (3) of this rule. Such distribution shall include the portion ordinarily retained for the 1-2-3 Pick N carryover but not the carryover from previous performances.

(8) A written request for permission to distribute the 1-2-3 Pick N carryover on a specific performance may be submitted to the commission. The request must contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of the benefit derived, and the intended date and performance for the distribution.

(9) Should the 1-2-3 Pick N carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance in which no one amasses the maximum number of points achievable in the 1-2-3 Pick N contests, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who amass the greatest number of points in the 1-2-3 Pick N contests. The 1-2-3 Pick N carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance under any of 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 when the 1-2-3 Pick N wager is discontinued.

(10) If, for any reason, the 1-2-3 Pick N carryover must be held over to the corresponding 1-2-3 Pick N of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the commission. The 1-2-3 Pick N carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net 1-2-3 Pick N pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(11) With the written approval of the commission, the race meet licensee may contribute to the 1-2-3 Pick N carryover a sum of money.

(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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(13) The race meet licensee may suspend previously-approved 1-2-3 Pick N wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be distributed in accordance with subsection (8) of this rule, or held until the suspended 1-2-3 Pick N wagering is reinstated. A race meet licensee may request approval of a 1-2-3 Pick N wager or separate wagering pool for specific performances.

(14) Interpretation:

(a) 1-2-3 Pick N shall be considered a form of interstate simulcast wagering.

(b) In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this rule regarding 1-2-3 Pick N and the provisions of any other rule, the provisions of this rule shall control.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-04

462-200-0645
Pick (n) Jackpot

(1) The Pick (n) Jackpot is a type of bet encompassing four or more races, the exact number of races being determined by the number substituted for (n), where, unless otherwise provided, only one, unique ticket holder designates the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races.

(2) Except as provided in § (7) of this regulation, the net pari-mutuel pool for the Pick (n) Jackpot bet that day, together with any carryover from previous pools of the same type of bet, shall be distributed to the holder of the one, unique pari-mutuel ticket which correctly designates the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day.

(3) In the event there is more than one pari-mutuel ticket which correctly designates the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day, the net pari-mutuel pool for the Pick (n) Jackpot bets that day shall be distributed:

(a) 60%, equally, to the holders of pari-mutuel tickets which correctly designate the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day; and

(b) 40% to the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool.

(4) In the event there is no pari-mutuel ticket which correctly designates the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day, the net pari-mutuel pool for the Pick (n) Jackpot bets that day shall be distributed:

(a) 60%, equally, to the holders of pari-mutuel tickets which correctly designate the most official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day; and

(b) 40% to the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool.

(5) If one or more of the races scheduled as part of the Pick (n) Jackpot bet, but less than 50 percent of the races scheduled as part of this bet, are cancelled or declared a "no contest":

(a) The net pari-mutuel pool for the Pick (n) Jackpot bets that day shall be distributed, equally, to the holders of pari-mutuel tickets which correctly designate the most official winners in the races that were run; and

(b) There shall be no carryover from that net pool.

(6) A Pick (n) Jackpot bet shall be refunded if:

(a) For any reason, 50 percent or more of the races scheduled as a part of this bet are cancelled or declared a "no contest"; or

(b) No bet selects any winner in the Pick (n) Jackpot races.

(7) Mandatory Distribution

(a) The Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool may be designated for mandatory distribution on a specified date if:

(A) It is the closing day of the race meet;

(B) The association declares its intention to do so at least 72 hours before the opening of Pick (n) Jackpot wagering for which there is to be a mandatory distribution; or

(C) Upon such other condition the Commission may approve.

(b) If the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool is designated for a mandatory distribution on a specified date and, on that date, there is no unique winning ticket holder under §(2) of this regulation, then the following precedence shall be followed in determining winning wagers for the mandatory distribution of both the net Pick (n) Jackpot pool for that day and the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool:

(A) Equally to holders of pari-mutuel tickets which correctly designate all of the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races;

(B) If there are no pari-mutuel tickets which correctly select all of the official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races, equally to the holders of pari-mutuel tickets which correctly designate the most official winners in each of the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day; and

(C) If there are no pari-mutuel tickets which correctly select even one winner in the Pick (n) Jackpot races for that day, then all Pick (n) Jackpot wagers shall become winners and share 100% of that day’s net Pick (n) Jackpot pool, together with the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool.

(c) If, for any reason, there is not a mandatory distribution as provided in this section, the Pick (n) Jackpot carryover pool shall be:

(A) Deposited in a segregated interest bearing account at a bank located in the State of Oregon that is approved by the Commission;

(B) With accrued interest, added to the net Pick (n) Jackpot pool of the next race meet held by the racing association; and

(C) Distributed as a mandatory distribution on the next occasion Pick (n) Jackpot wagering is offered by the racing association.

(D) In the event the racing association does not hold another race meet the Jackpot carryover pool with accrued interest shall be transferred to the Commission upon the expiration of the association’s license.

(8) If there is a dead heat for win in any of the Pick (n) Jackpot races, each horse in the dead heat shall be deemed to have won the race.

(9) If a betting interest is scratched, excused, or determined by the judges to be a nonstarter:

(a) The actual favorite, as evidenced by the amounts bet in the win pool when betting on the race in which the scratched betting interest was to participate is closed, shall be substituted for that betting interest; or

(b) If the amount bet in the win pool is identical on two or more favorites when betting on the race is closed, the favorite with the lowest program number shall be substituted for the scratched betting interest.

(10) Coupled entries shall be permitted in races designated for Pick (n) Jackpot wagering.

(11) The purchase and acceptance of a Pick (n) Jackpot wager by a bettor shall constitute:

(a) An acknowledgment of the correctness of the ticket; and

(b) An agreement to be bound by the terms and provisions of this regulation.

(12) The sale of a Pick (n) Jackpot wager other than from a pari-mutuel wagering machine, and the re-sale of a Pick (n) Jackpot ticket from one person to another, is prohibited.

(13) Neither a racing association, nor a totalizator company, nor the Commission, nor the State shall be liable to any person for a Pick (n) Jackpot ticket which is not:

(a) A winning wager in accordance with the provisions of this regulation; or

(b) Delivered, for any reason, including:

(A) A mechanical malfunction;

(B) An electrical failure; or

(C) A machine locking.

(14) This regulation shall be displayed prominently in the betting area of the racing association conducting Pick (n) Jackpot wagering.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2015, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-15

462-200-0650
Choose (n) Rules

(1) The Choose (n) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor attempts to select the winner of (n) races but chooses the races at his own discretion from a group of races established by the licensee instead of having the races designated for him by the licensee. The races need not be consecutive and the ticket’s first race may begin at any time provided that there are an equal number of races left within the designated group to meet the necessary number of races for the wager. The licensee must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Choose (n) contests and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Choose (n) format require prior approval from the Commission.

(2) The Choose (n) pool shall be held separately from all other pools and is in no way part of a daily double, exacta, trifecta or any other wagering pool. The Choose (n) is a pool wherein the bettor is required to select any (n) winning horses from that particular group of races and is not a parlay.

(3) Choose (n) tickets shall be sold in denominations as determined by the licensee. No less than or no more than the (n) races will comprise a Choose (n) ticket.

(4) Races in which Choose (n) wagering is permitted shall be approved by the Commission. Some races may be closed to Choose (n) wagering at the discretion of the licensee. The Choose (n) pool shall close after each race but shall reopen with respect to subsequent races that have not yet been run provided that there are at least as many races remaining as required to be selected on a winning Choose (n) ticket.

(5) The design of the Choose (n) tickets shall be clearly and immediately distinguishable from other pari-mutuel tickets.

(6) Those horses constituting an entry or field, as defined within the rules and regulations of the Commission, shall race in any Choose (n) race as a single wagering interest for purposes of the Choose (n) pool calculations. A scratch after wagering has begun of any part of the entry or field selection in a race shall be of no effect with respect to the status of such entry and/or field as a viable wagering interest.

(7) At any time after wagering begins on the Choose (n), should a horse, entire betting entry or field be scratched or declared a non-starter in any Choose (n) race, no further tickets selecting such horses, entry or field shall be issued, and wagers upon such horse, entry or field for purposes of the Choose (n) shall be deemed wagers upon the horse, entry or field on which the most money has been wagered in the win pool at the close of win betting for such race. In the event of a tie, the horse, entry or field with the lowest program number shall be designated.

(8) In the event of a dead heat for win between two or more horses in any of the Choose (n) races, all such horses shall be considered as the winning horse for the purpose of distributing the Choose (n) pool.

(9) The Choose (n) pool shall be calculated as follows:

(a) 100% of the net amount in the Choose (n) pool subject to distribution among winning ticket holders shall be distributed among holders of Choose (n) tickets which have correctly selected the winner of the (n) races comprising the Choose (n).

(b) In the event there is no Choose (n) ticket which correctly designates the winner of the (n) winners that make up the Choose (n), 25% of that racing date’s net amount available for distribution shall be distributed among the holders of Choose (n) tickets correctly designating the most winning selections of the races that comprise the Choose (n), and the remaining 75% of said pool shall be carried over and added to the pool on the next day that the wager is conducted.

(c) If, on the last day on which the Choose (n) is conducted at a horse race meeting, no one selects the winning horse in (n) races, the total amount of the Choose (n) pool which exists on that day shall be paid to the bettor or bettors selecting the largest number of winning horses in those races. In no event shall any part of the pool be carried over to the next year’s race meeting.

(10) When the condition of the turf course warrants a change of racing surface in any of the races open to Choose (n) wagering, and such change has not been made known to the betting public prior to the close of wagering for the first Choose (n) race, the Stewards shall declare the changed races a “no contest” for Choose (n) wagering purposes and the pool shall be distributed in accordance with subsection (11). Following the designation of a race as a “no contest”, no tickets shall be sold selecting a horse in such “no contest” race.

(11) If, for any reason, one or more races are cancelled or declared a “no contest”, the Choose (n) pool shall be paid using the following formula, or an alternative formula developed by the licensee and made available to the public (the following formula assumes a Choose 6 pool):

(a) Any race that has been cancelled or declared a “no contest” shall not be considered a contested race for Choose 6 purposes.

(b) Any ticket, regardless of its starting point, that has not completed at least four contested legs will be refunded.

(c) In the event that only 4 Choose 6 races have been contested: 100% of that day’s net pool (not including any carryover), after refunds (the “Daily Pool”), shall be paid to tickets with 4 wins.

(d) In the event that only 5 Choose 6 races have been contested: 75% of the Daily Pool shall be paid to tickets with 5 wins and 25% of the Daily Pool shall be paid to tickets with 4 wins, no losses, and selections in two non-contested races.

(e) In the event that at least 6 races have been contested for the Choose 6 and two or more races have not been contested: 75% of the Daily Pool plus any carryover shall be paid to tickets with 6 wins, 18.75% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 5 wins and a selection in a non-contested race, and 6.25% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 4 wins and selections in two non-contested races. If no ticket has 6 wins, 50% of the Daily Pool shall be paid to tickets with 5 wins and a selection in a non-contested race, 25% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 4 wins and selections in two non-contested races, and 25% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 5 wins and 1 loss.

(f) In the event that at least 6 races have been contested for the Choose 6 and one race has not been contested: 75% of the Daily Pool plus any carryover shall be paid to tickets with 6 wins and 25% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 5 wins and a selection in the non-contested race. If no ticket has 6 wins, 75% of the Daily Pool shall be paid to tickets with 5 wins and a selection in the non-contested race and 25% of the Daily Pool to tickets with 5 wins and 1 loss.

(g) In the event that there is no payable ticket in a category within any of these subsections, that portion of the Daily Pool will be divided equally between the other categories within that subsection. In the event that there is no payable ticket within a subsection, the entire Daily Pool shall be carried over and added to the pool on the next day that wagering is conducted.

(12) The Choose (n) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the Commission so that if, at the close of any day of designated races, the amount in the Choose (n) carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Choose (n) carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the Choose (n) carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net pool, part of which ordinarily would be added to the Choose (n) carryover, shall be distributed to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Choose (n) contests for that day of designated races.

(13) A written request for permission to distribute the Choose (n) carryover on a specific day of designated races 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 and day of designated races for the distribution.

(14) Should the Choose (n) carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and day of designated races in which there are no wagers with (n) wins, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Choose (n) contests. The Choose (n) carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and day of designated races only under the following circumstances:

(a) Upon written approval from the Commission as provided in subsection (n) of this rule.

(b) Upon written approval from the Commission when there is a change in the carryover cap, a change from one type of Choose (n) wagering to another, or when the Choose (n) is discontinued.

(c) On the closing day of the designated races.

(15) If, for any reason, the Choose (n) carryover must be held over to the corresponding Choose (n) pool of a future group of designated races, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the Commission. The Choose (n) carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net Choose (n) pool of the day’s group of designated races so designated by the Commission.

(16) With the written approval of the Commission, the association may contribute to the Choose (n) carryover a sum of money up to the amount of any designated cap.

(17) Providing information to any an individual regarding covered combinations, amounts wagered on specific combinations, number of tickets sold, or number of live tickets remaining is strictly prohibited. This shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalisator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data. The licensee shall be permitted to provide information regarding number of tickets sold and number of live tickets remaining to the wagering public.

(18) The licensee may suspend previously approved Choose (n) wagering with the prior approval of the Commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended Choose (n) wagering is reinstated. A licensee may request approval of a Choose (n) wager or separate wagering pool for specific performances.

(19) Should circumstances occur which are not addressed by these rules, questions arising thereby shall be resolved in accordance with general pari-mutuel practice. Decisions regarding distribution of the Choose (n) pool made by the Executive Director or his/her designee shall be final.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-06

462-200-0660
Racing Roulette Win Pool Rules

(1) Racing Roulette is a form of pari-mutuel wagering and is a separate win pool from the standard win pool in every race in which it is offered. Racing Roulette is a bet to win on every participant in the selected group.

(2) In each race, the association shall designate each runner as a member of one of three groups, Betting Interest #1 also known as Red, Betting Interest #2 also known as Black, or Betting Interest #3 also known as Green.

(3) In each race in which Racing Roulette is offered, there shall be a win payoff for bettors selecting the group that contains the winning betting interest.

(4) The identity of the members of Red, Black, and Green shall be disseminated in the track program (when possible), by the track announcer, on television monitors and, where applicable, internet wagering websites.

(5) The minimum bet for Racing Roulette is the same as the minimum bet to win.

(6) The payout for a winning Racing Roulette wager shall be the same regardless of which member of the group is the race winner. The probable and actual payoff for a winning bet on Red, Black, or Green shall be displayed in a similar manner as the probable and actual payout for a standard win bet.

(7) In the event that all of the members of any group are scratched or declared non-starters, Racing Roulette betting shall cease and all wagers shall be refunded.

(8) In the event of a dead heat to win involving two or more members of the same group, the Racing Roulette win payout shall be calculated in the same manner as if there was one winner of the race and such winner was a member of such group. In the event of a dead heat to win involving one or more members of different groups, the Racing Roulette win payout shall be determined in the same manner as the calculation of the win payoff, i.e. by dividing the net pool.

(9) Should circumstances occur which are not addressed by these rules, questions arising thereby shall be resolved in accordance with general pari-mutuel practice. Decisions regarding Racing Roulette made by the Stewards shall be final.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-6-16

462-200-0665
Pick (n) Position (x) Pools

(1) The Pick (n) Position (x) Pool requires selection of the first (x) finishers, in their exact positions, in each of a designated number of (n) contests. For example, in a Four Position Pool (x = 4), the bettor chooses four finishers in each contest. If the bettor has chosen "1, 2, 3 and 4", and the actual finishers are “4, 2, 3 and 1”, the bettor has correctly chosen 2 positions [the second and third place finishers.]

(2) The licensee must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Pick (n) Position (x) contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in subsection 3 and 6, the percentages of the net pool apportioned between the major share of the Position (x) Pool and the minor share(s) of the Position (x) Pool, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Pick (n) Position (x) format require prior approval from the Commission.

(3) Unless otherwise stated, the major share of the net Pick (n) Position (x) Pool [hereafter, “Position (x) Pool”] shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in a minimum specified number of positions in the (n) contests (considered as a whole) that comprise the Position (x) Pool, based upon the official order of finish. The minimum specified number of positions may be all (x) positions in all (n) contests (for instance, four positions in each of six contests, for a total of 24 positions) or a lesser specified number (for instance, 22 or more accurate positions within the six contests taken as a whole.)

(4) The Pick (n) Position (x) Pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:

(a) Method 1, Position (x) With No Minor Pool and No Carryover

(A) The net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests.

(C) If there are no winning wagers, the entire pool shall be refunded on Position (x) wagers for those contests.

(b) Method 2, Position (x) With No Minor Pool and Carryover Instead of a Refund

(A) The net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the net Position (x) Pool and the carryover shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests.

(C) If there are no winning wagers, the net Position (x) Pool shall be added to the carryover.

(c) Method 3, Position (x) With No Minor Pool and Carryover

(A) The net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the net Position (x) Pool shall be added to the carryover.

(d) Method 4, Position (x) With Minor Pool and No Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) The minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests (but less than the number of positions qualifying for the major share), based upon the official order of finish.

(C) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be combined with the minor share for distribution as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests.

(D) If there are no wagers correctly selecting any finishers, in exact position, in Position (x) contests, other than winners of the major share of the net Position (x) Pool, the minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who qualified for the major share.

(E) If there are no winning wagers, the pool shall be refunded on Position (x) wagers for those contests.

(e) Method 5, Position (x) With Minor Pool and Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) The minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests (but less than the number of positions qualifying for the major share), based upon the official order of finish.

(C) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests, and the major share shall be added to the carryover.

(D) If there are no wagers correctly selecting any finishers, in exact position, other than winners of the major share of the net Position (x) Pool, the minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who qualified for the major share, or if there are no such winning wagers, added to the carryover.

(f) Method 6, Position (x) With Minor Pool(s) and Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed in accordance with the method for distributing the major share as described in subsection 2, above.

(B) A principal minor share of the net Position (x) Pool may be designated, and distributed as a single price pool, to those who correctly selected finishers, in exact position, in the greatest number of positions in Position (x) contests (but less than the number of positions qualifying for the major share), based upon the official order of finish.

(C) Additional minor shares of the net Position (x) Pool may be designated, and distributed as single price pools, to those who correctly selected the designated number, or range, of finishers, in exact position, in Position (x) contests (but less than the number of positions qualifying for the major share), based upon the official order of finish.

(D) Those qualifying for the principal minor share may also qualify for one of the additional minor shares. When this occurs, the two unbroken prices shall be summed before surcharging or rounding the prices for breakage. For example:

(i) Suppose there are $5 of wagers correctly selecting 12 positions, $3 of wagers selecting 13 positions, and $2 of wagers selecting 14 positions, and 14 is the greatest number of positions correctly selected.

(ii) Suppose that the principal minor share of the net pool is $20,000.16. Further, one of the other minor shares is designated for a range of 12 to 15 positions, and this share of the net pool is $10,000.80. (These amounts are chosen only to illustrate the following steps.)

(iii) Then the principal minor share is divided among those selecting 14 positions, and the other minor share is divided among all the wagers selecting 12, 13, and 14 positions, so the 14-position winners receive the sum of two winning prices.

(iv) The principal minor share $20,000.16 divided among the $2 of 14 position winners yields an unbroken price of $10,000.08 per dollar, and the other minor share $10,000.80 divided among the $10 of 12, 13, and 14-position winners yields an unbroken price of $1,000.08 per dollar.

(v) The sum $10,000.08 + $1,000.08 = $11,000.16 is the combined unbroken price for choosing 14 finishers.

(vi) If the rounding for breakage is to the next lower $0.10, the final broken prices are $11,000.10 for 14 finishers, and $1,000.00 for 12 or 13 finishers.

(E) The Commission shall approve the number of minor shares, and the designated number, or range, of finishers, in exact position, in Position (x) contests qualifying as the winning selection in any such minor share.

(F) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share shall be added to the carryover. If there are no wagers qualifying for a designated minor share, the minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be combined with the major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who qualified for the major share, or if there are no such winning wagers, added to the carryover.

(g) Method 7, Position (x) With Minor Pool(s) Based Upon Any One Contest, and No Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in each (or a specified minimum number) of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish.

(B) The minor shares of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as single price pools to those (including recipients of the major share of the net Position (n) Pool) who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in at least one of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish, as follows:

(C) There may be separate minor pools for those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the most Position (x) contests, those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the second most position (x) contests, and so forth down to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in one position (x) contest. Not all such minor shares need to be designated for the wager.

(D) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be combined with the highest level minor share for distribution as a single price pool. If there are no wagers qualifying for a designated minor share of the net Position (x) Pool, that minor share shall be combined with the next (lower) minor share for distribution as a single price pool.

(E) If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.

(h) Method 8, Position (x) With Minor Pool(s) Based Upon Any One Contest, and Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in each (or a specified minimum number) of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish.

(B) The minor shares of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as single price pools to those (including recipients of the major share of the net Position (x) Pool) who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in at least one of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish, as follows:

(C) There may be separate minor pools for those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the most Position (x) contests, those who selected all (n) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the second most Position (x) contests, and so forth down to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in one Position (x) contest. Not all such minor shares need to be designated for the wager.

(D) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share shall be added to the carryover.

(E) If there are no wagers selecting all finishers, in exact position, in a number of the Position (x) contests that qualify for a designated minor share, that minor share of the net Position (n) Pool shall also be added to the carryover.

(i) Method 9, Position (x) With Minor Pool(s) Based Upon Any One Contest, and Carryover

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in each (or a specified minimum number) of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish.

(B) The minor shares of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as single price pools to those (including recipients of the major share of the net Position (x) Pool) who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in at least one of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish, as follows:

(C) There may be separate minor pools for those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the most Position (x) contests, those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in the second most Position (x) contests, and so forth down to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact positions of finish, in one Position (x) contest. Not all such minor shares need to be designated for the wager.

(D) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share shall be added to the carryover.

(E) If there are no wagers selecting all finishers, in exact position, in a number of the Position (x) contests that qualify for a designated minor share, that minor share of the Position (x) Pool shall be added to the next (lower) minor share of the Position (x) Pool. If there is no lower designated minor share of the Position (x) Pool, the minor share shall also be added to the carryover.

(j) Method 10, Position (x) With Minor Pool Based Upon Any One Contest, and Carryover; 100% Carryover if no Winning Wagers

(A) The major share of the net Position (x) Pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in each (or a specified minimum number) of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish.

(B) The minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool based upon the sum of the dollar value of wagers, for each of the Position (x) contests considered separately, in which all (x) finishers, in exact position, were correctly selected, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those (including recipients of the major share of the net Position (x) Pool) who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in one or more of the Position (x) contests. Each recipient of a minor share shall receive an amount equal to the single price times the number of Position (x) contests in which the recipient correctly selected the winning combination.

(C) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share shall be added to the carryover. If there are no winning wagers, the minor share shall also be added to the carryover.

Method 11, Position X with Minor Pools and Carryover

(A) The net position (x) pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed to any player who correctly selects (x) finishers in specified positions in each of (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish.

(B) Minor shares shall be designated, and distributed as single price pools, to those who correctly select the designated position(s) of finishers, in position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish, and any remainder shall be added to the carryover.

(C) The Commission shall approve the number of minor shares, and the designated position(s) of finishers, in exact position, in Position (x) contests qualifying as the winning selection(s) in any such minor share.

(D) If there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, the major share shall be added to the carryover. If there are no winning wagers, the minor share shall also be added to the carryover.

(5) Apportionment of Net Position (x) Pool Between Major and Minor Pool(s) The commission shall approve the method of apportioning the net Position (x) Pool between winners of the Major share of the Position (x) Pool and winners of the Minor share(s) of the Position (x) Pool. Example (utilizing Method 8): A Four Position Pool (x = 4) consisting of 5 contests (n = 5.) The major share goes to those who correctly choose all 20 positions. Assume the Commission has approved three minor shares: The highest minor share goes to those who have picked all positions, in exact order, in 4 of the contests. The next minor share goes to those who have picked all positions, in exact order, in 3 of the contests. The final minor share goes to those who have picked all positions, in exact order, in 1 or 2 of the contests. One apportionment of payouts could be 40% of the net Position (x) pool for the major share, and 20% of the net Position (x) Pool for each of the three minor shares. Another apportionment of payouts could be 50% of the net Position (x) Pool for the major share, 25% for the highest minor share, 15% to the next minor share, and 10% to the final minor share.

(6) Dead Heats. In the event of a dead heat in any of the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish:

(a) For purposes of determining whether a wager correctly selected the finishers, in exact position, contestants in a dead heat are deemed to jointly occupy both (or all) positions in the dead heat. For example, if 5 and 6 finish in a dead heat for first, then a selection of 5 for either first or second is correct, and a selection of 6 for either first or second is also correct.

(b) Each share of the net Position (x) Pool shall be distributed as a single price pool regardless of dead heats.

(7) Scratches

(a) If, due to a late scratch, the number of betting interests in a contest of the Position (x) Pool is reduced to fewer than (x), for purposes of the Position (x) Pool only, such contest shall be declared “no contest” and the Position (x) Pool shall be subject to the rules set forth in the “Cancelled Contests” section (subsection 7) of these rules.

(b) Should a betting interest in any contest of the Position (x) Pool be scratched or excused from the contest, no more wagers shall be accepted selecting that scratched contestant.

(c) Existing wagers that select a scratched betting interest shall be handled under one of the following methods. The Commission shall make its determination of which of these alternatives shall apply at the time of approving the wagering pool, which alternative shall remain in effect until and unless changed by the Commission.

(A) Method 1, Substitute a higher contestant number:

(i) The next higher live contestant number that is not already part of the wager shall be substituted for the scratched contestant number. If no higher contestant number is eligible, the search shall then proceed upward from contestant number 1.

(ii) If a wager selects more than one scratched contestant for a contest, the substitutions shall begin with the lowest scratched contestant number in the wager and proceed in order to the highest.

(iii) Substitution shall be performed on the basis of single wagers, regardless of whether a wager was placed as part of any type of multiple wager format such as “box” or “wheel”.

(iv) The totalizator shall produce reports showing each of the wagering combinations with substituted contestants that became winners as a result of the substitution, in addition to the normal winning combination.

(B) Method 2, Substitute favorite contestant number:

(i) The actual favorite, as evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the close of wagering on that contest, shall be substituted for the scratched contestant for all purposes, including pool calculations.

(ii) If the Win pool total for two or more favorites is identical, the substitute selection shall be the contestant with the lowest contestant number not already selected in the wager as part of the contest.

(iii) If such favorite has already been selected in the wager as part of the contest, the next favorite(s) shall be used, as evidenced by the total amounts wagered in the Win pool, ordered from the highest amount to the lowest.

(iv) If a wager selects more than one scratched contestant for a contest, the substitutions shall begin with the lowest scratched contestant number in the wager and proceed in order to the highest.

(v) Substitution shall be performed on the basis of single wagers, regardless of whether a wager was placed as part of any type of multiple wager format such as “box” or “wheel”.

(vi) The totalizator shall produce reports showing each of the wagering combinations with substituted contestants that became winners as a result of the substitution, in addition to the normal winning combination.

(C) Method 3, Scratched contestant wins

(i) The scratched contestant is deemed to be a correct selection of a winning finisher, for purposes of the Position (x) Pool only.

(ii) The totalizator shall produce reports showing each of the wagering combinations that became winners as a result of the scratched contestants, in addition to the normal winning combination.

(D) Method 4, Scratched contestant loses:

(i) The scratched contestant is deemed to be a loser, for purposes of the Position (x) Pool only.

(ii) Other correctly selected finishers in a wager shall continue to count toward winning, as usual.

(8) Cancelled Contests

(a) If any of the Position (x) contests are cancelled or declared ”no contest” prior to the first Position (x) contest being declared official, the entire Position (x) Pool shall be refunded on Position (x) wagers for those contests.

(b) If all remaining Position (x) contests are cancelled or declared ”no contest” after the first Position (x) contest is declared official, the entire net Position (x) Pool, but not the Position (x) carryover, shall be distributed as a single price pool to wagers selecting the winning combination in the first Position (x) contest. However, if there are no wagers selecting the winning combination in the first Position (x) contest, the entire Position (x) Pool shall be refunded on Position (x) wagers for those contests.

(c) If any of the remaining Position (x) contests are cancelled or declared ”no contest” after the first Position (x) contest is declared official, the net Position (x) pool shall be distributed in accordance with rules governing distribution of the minor share(s) where there is no winner of the major share. If there is more than one minor share, the entire net Position (x) pool, but not the Position (x) carryover, shall be divided amongst the minor share(s), in accordance with the Apportionment section (subsection 3) of these rules, in proportion to the designated percentages, or by some other method approved by the Commission.

(d) If any of the remaining Position (x) contests are cancelled or declared ”no contest” after the first Position (x) contest is declared official, and the net Position (x) pool has been designated for distribution in accordance with the Mandatory Distribution section (subsection 10) of these rules, the rules governing mandatory distribution shall apply.

(9) Carryover Cap. The Position (x) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the Commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Position (x) carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Position (x) carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of these Position (x) rules. After the Position (x) carryover is frozen, the part of the net pool that ordinarily would be added to the Position (x) carryover shall be distributed to those whose selection finished in the highest level of the minor share(s) of the Position (x) Pool for that performance.

(10) Mandatory Distribution

(a) A written request for permission to distribute the Position (x) carryover on a specific performance may be submitted to the Commission. The request shall contain justification for the mandatory distribution, an explanation of the benefit to be derived, and the intended date and performance for the distribution. The licensee must notify the Commission at least 10 days prior to implementation. If the Position (x) Pool cannot be distributed during a designated performance, the mandatory distribution shall resume on the next approved mandatory distribution performance.

(b) If the Position (x) carryover is designated for distribution on a specified date and performance, and if there are no wagers qualifying for the major share, then the following precedence shall be followed in determining winning wagers for the net Position (x) Pool and the carryover pool:

(A) If the method chosen in subsection 3 is method 7, 8, 9, or 10, then:

(B) The major share and the Position (x) carryover shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected all (x) finishers, in exact position, in the most individual Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish. Designated minor shares may still be awarded.

(C) If the method chosen in subsection 3 is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, then:

(D) The major share and the Position (x) carryover shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who correctly selected the most finishers, in their exact positions, in the Position (x) contests, based upon the official order of finish. Designated minor shares may still be awarded.

(E) If there are no wagers that qualified for distribution of the major share, then all Position (x) tickets shall become winners and share 100% of that performance’s net Position (x) Pool and the Position (x) carryover pool as a single price pool.

(c) The Position (x) carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance only under the following circumstances:

(A) Upon written approval from the Commission (as provided in subsection 10a) of the Position (x) rules.

(B) Upon written approval from the Commission when there is a change in the carryover cap or when the Position (x) wager is discontinued.

(C) On the closing performance of the meet.

(d) If, for any reason, the Position (x) carryover must be held over to the corresponding Position (x) Pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account approved by the Commission. The Position (x) carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net Position (x) Pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the Commission.

(11) Coupled entries and mutuel fields

(a) Coupled entries and mutuel fields may be permitted in Position (x) contests with the written approval of the Commission.

(b) Contestants coupled in wagering as a coupled entry or mutuel field shall be considered part of a single betting interest for the purpose of price calculations and distribution of Position (x) Pools. Should any contestant in a coupled entry or mutuel field be officially withdrawn or scratched, the remaining contestants in that coupled entry or mutuel field shall remain valid betting interests and no refunds will be granted. If all contestants within a coupled entry or mutuel field are scratched, then the Scratches section (subsection 6) of these rules shall apply.

(c) For the purpose of Position (x) price calculations only, coupled entries and mutuel fields shall be calculated as a single finishing contestant, using the finishing position of the leading contestant in that coupled entry or mutuel field to determine order of placing. This rule shall apply to all circumstances, including situations involving a dead heat. For example, if the actual order of finish in a contest is 1/2/1A/3/4, then the finishers used for that contest of the Position (x) would be 1/2/3/4.

(12) With the written approval of the Commission, the licensee may contribute to the Position (x) carryover, or to the major or minor share(s) of the Position (x) Pool, a sum of money up to the amount of any designated cap.

(13) The Team Wager Pool

(a) The Team Wager Pool requires selection of a designated “team” in each of a designated number of contests. Winning bets shall be determined based upon the official order of finish in each contest and the standing of each team with respect to the official order of finish. For purposes of the Team Wager, finishers from the same team shall be bracketed together to determine a single betting interest, as set forth in Part 3.

(b) Prior to the start of the contests that comprise the Team Wager, all participants in each of the contests shall be divided by the association between or among each of the Team Wager teams, and the roster of each team made public, as well as the number of points to be awarded to the team whose member is the first finisher in a designated contest, the second finisher, and so forth until no more points are awarded in that contest.

(c) At the conclusion of all contests that comprise the Team Wager, the number of points for each team shall be compiled, and the team with the most points shall be declared the “winning team.”

(d) The Team Wager pool shall be apportioned under either of the following methods:

(A) Winning Margins Team Wager

(i) In the “Winning Margins Team Wager”, the total number of points awarded in the Team Wager shall be divided by the association into a series of brackets comprised of a series of point ranges (“winning margin”) by which one team (Team A) might defeat the other team (Team B); a series of point ranges by which Team B might defeat Team A; and a tie between the teams. Each bracket shall constitute a separate betting interest in the Winning Margins Team Wager.

(ii) The net Winning Margins Team Wager pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the correct bracket. If there are no wagers selecting the correct bracket, the entire pool shall be refunded.

(iii) Example: Points are assigned to each of the first four finishers in each contest [four points for the first finisher down to one point for the fourth finisher, for a total of 10 points awarded in each contest], based upon the official order of finish, with a total of six contests in the Team Wager, resulting in a total of 60 points in all. The brackets could be designated as: The Association of Racing Commissioners International Model Rules of Racing Page 113 Version 9.1, August 2019

(1) Team A’s winning margin is 1-10 points 11-20 points 21-30 points 31-40 points 41-50 points 51-60 points

(2) Team B’s winning margin is 1-10 points 11-20 points 21-30 points 31-40 points 41-50 points 51-60 points

(3) The two teams tie, and the margin is 0 Points

(4) In this example, there are 13 separate betting interests.

(5) If, in this example, finishers representing Team A come in 1st and 3rd in one contest, and finishers representing Team B come in 2nd and 4th in that contest, Team A would have 4+2=6 points and Team B would have 3+1=4 points. The current winning margin (after this first contest) would be Team A by 2 points.)

(B) Team Double Wager

(i) In the “Team Double Wager”, the commission shall approve two different methods of determining the winning tickets qualifying for a share of the net pool.

(ii) The commission shall also approve the manner of apportioning the net Team Double Wager pool, and the conditions under which the pool shall be refunded or otherwise apportioned if there are no winning wagers.

(iii) Example: A “daily-double”-style pool consisting of having to correctly select the bracket of the winning margin, as above, as well as a bracket based upon and including the total points achieved by the winning team.

(e) Brackets

(A) The brackets may be comprised of the margins by which the winning team defeats the team that finishes second; the total number of points achieved by the winning team; or other method of determining the brackets, as approved by the commission.

(B) Such factors as the number of teams in the Team Wager; the method by which teams are designated; the number of points to be awarded in each contest; the number of contests comprising the Team Wager; and the method by which the “brackets” constituting each betting interest in the Team Wager are designated, shall all be subject to approval of the commission.

(f) Coupled Entries; Fields. With approval of the commission, coupled entries may be permitted in contests comprising the Team Wager, but may only participate as part of the same Team. With approval of the commission, fields may be permitted in contests comprising the Team Wager, but may only participate as part of the same Team.

(g) Dead Heat. If there is a dead heat including any finisher(s) for which points are awarded in the Team Wager, the total amount of points in the dead heat positions shall be combined and divided equally amongst the betting interests that have finished in the dead heat.

(h) Scratches. The Association of Racing Commissioners International Model Rules of Racing Page 114 Version 9.1, August 2019

(A) Should an entry in any contest of the Team Wager be scratched or excused from the contest, all money wagered on combinations including this entry shall remain in the Team Wager pool and the ticket holder may still collect the monetary value of any distribution evidenced by the ticket containing the scratched betting interest.

(B) If, due to a scratch or excused entry, the number of entries assigned to a team in a contest of the Team Wager is reduced to fewer than the number of positions in the final order of finish for which the team is eligible to receive points, for purposes of the Team Wager pool such contest shall be declared “no contest” and wagers involving any betting interests that are no longer capable of being achieved shall be refunded.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3) & 462.147(2)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.147, 462.072 & 462.073
History:
RC 2-2020, minor correction filed 04/29/2020, effective 04/29/2020
RC 1-2020, amend filed 01/17/2020, effective 01/17/2020
RC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-23-17

462-200-0670
Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n)

(1) The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of a designated number of contests utilizing the winning betting interest from the Racing Roulette Win pool. The race meet licensee must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in subsection (2) of this rule and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) format require prior approval from the commission.

(2) The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:

(a) Method 1, Pick (n) with Carryover: The net Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests; and the remainder shall be added to the carryover.

(b) Method 2, Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) with Minor Pool Carryover: The major share of the net Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the minor share of the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests; and the major share shall be added to the carryover.

(c) Method 3, Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) with No Minor Pool and No Carryover: The net Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.

(d) Method 4, Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) with Minor Pool and No Carryover: The major share of the net Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the minor share of the net Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot 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.

(e) Method 5, Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) with Minor Pool and No Carryover: The major share of net Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, based on the official order of finish. The minor share of the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in all Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the entire net Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the minor share of the net Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is refunded.

(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests involving:

(a) Contestants representing the same betting interest, the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

(b) Contestants representing two or more betting interests, the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall 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 Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests be scratched, that leg shall be considered as an ALL for the purposes of the payout.

(5) The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool shall be cancelled and all Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) wagers for the individual performance shall be refunded if:

(a) At least two contests included as part of a Pick 3 are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(b) At least three contests included as part of a Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 4, Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 5 or Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 6 are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(c) At least four contests included as part of a Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 7, RACING ROULETTE Jackpot Pick 8 or Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 9 are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(d) At least five contests included as part of a Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick 10 are cancelled or declared "no contest."

(6) If at least one contest included as part of a Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) is cancelled or declared "no contest," but not more than the number specified in subsection 5 of this rule, the net pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests for that performance. Such distribution shall include the portion ordinarily retained for the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover but not the carryover from previous performances.

(7) The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover is frozen, 100 percent of the net pool, part of which ordinarily would be added to the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover, shall be distributed to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests for that performance.

(8) A written request for permission to distribute the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover on a specific performance 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 and performance for the distribution.

(9) Should the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance in which there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) contests. The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance 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 when there is a change in the carryover cap, a change from one type of Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) wagering to another, or when the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) is discontinued.

(c) On the closing performance of the meet or split meet.

(10) If, for any reason, the Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover must be held over to the corresponding Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the commission. The Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) carryover plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.

(11) With the written approval of the commission, the race meet licensee may contribute to the Racing Roulette Jackpot 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 shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalizator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.

(13) The race meet licensee may suspend previously approved Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) wagering with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) wagering is reinstated. Any race meet licensee may request approval of a Racing Roulette Jackpot Pick (n) wager or separate wagering pool for specific performances. Table 7. [Table not included. See ED. NOTE]

[ED. NOTE: Table referenced are available from the agency.]

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 462.270(3)
History:
RC 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-6-16