Game 8.10
Game 8.10 Prior approval for wagering pools. No association may conduct any wagering pool without prior approval of the division.
Game 8.10 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
Game 8.11(1)
(1) If less than 6 wagering interests are scheduled to start in a race the mutuel manager, with the approval of the stewards, shall be permitted to prohibit show and superfecta wagering on that race.
Game 8.11(2)
(2) If less than 5 wagering interests are scheduled to start in a race the mutuel manager, with the approval of the stewards, shall be permitted to prohibit place, show and trifecta wagering on that race.
Game 8.11(3)
(3) If less than 4 wagering interests are scheduled to start in a race the mutuel manager, with the approval of the stewards, shall be permitted to prohibit quiniela and perfecta wagering on that race.
Game 8.11(4)
(4) If less than 3 wagering interests are scheduled to start in a race the mutuel manager, with the approval of the stewards, shall be permitted to prohibit wagering on that race.
Game 8.11 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
Game 8.12
Game 8.12 Sale of pari-mutuel tickets. Game 8.12(1)(a)(a) Pari-mutuel tickets may not be sold on any race performance more than one hour before post time of the first pari-mutuel race of each performance unless prior approval is obtained from the division. All wagering shall be conducted only within the racetrack facility in which authorized wagering is permitted pursuant to a license issued under s.
562.05 (1), Stats.
Game 8.12(1)(b)
(b) All pari-mutuel tickets shall be purchased with U.S. currency, totalizator generated vouchers, winning pari-mutuel tickets issued by the racetrack or refunded pari-mutuel tickets. No pari-mutuel facility shall extend credit, accept checks, or accept credit cards directly for payment of pari-mutuel tickets.
Game 8.12(1)(c)
(c) No pari-mutuel facility shall allow wagers to be accepted over the telephone, computer or other device not approved by the division. All wagers shall be made in person at the racetrack.
Game 8.12(1)(d)
(d) No pari-mutuel facilities shall discount pari-mutuel wagers, award rebates or offer any type of cash incentive as a premium for wagering.
Game 8.12(2)
(2) Ticket windows. No pari-mutuel tickets may be issued except through clerk windows clearly designated by number. The association shall prominently display this number to the wagering public. At mutuel windows where special or limited mutuel services are offered, the association shall properly designate those windows by signs. The association shall obtain prior division approval for any alternative method of selling pari-mutuel tickets.
Game 8.12(3)
(3) Mutuel plan. No method and manner of selling pari-mutuel tickets shall be used unless approved by the division. Such approval shall include but not be limited to the number of windows, distribution of windows, the manner of denomination in which pari-mutuel tickets shall be sold and the mutuel staffing plan. The latter shall be filed by the association with the division 60 days prior to the opening of each race meet. Mutuel department and totalizator licensee employees shall be clearly identified as such, so that easy identification can be made by the public.
Game 8.12(4)
(4) Acknowledgement of mutuel tickets. Notwithstanding other division rules, the acceptance of a mutuel ticket by taking an issued ticket away from the window or terminal from which it is purchased shall constitute an acknowledgment by the purchaser of the correctness of the ticket, and each purchaser of a mutuel ticket agrees to be bound by the terms and provisions of this requirement. Neither the association, totalizator company, the division nor the state of Wisconsin shall be liable to any person for any ticket which is not a winning ticket in accordance with the provisions of this rule nor shall they be liable to any person for any mutuel ticket not delivered for any reason, including but not limited to, mechanical malfunction, electrical failure, machine locking, or other cause.
Game 8.12 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90;
CR 03-070: renum. (1) to be (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (b) to (d) and (4) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.
Game 8.13
Game 8.13 Official sign final. Once the“official" sign has been posted, no changes may be made to the order of finish for purposes of mutuel payouts. Any ruling of the stewards regarding the award of purse money or order of finish for purposes of grading made after the “official" sign has been posted shall have no bearing on the mutuel payout.
Game 8.13 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
Game 8.14
Game 8.14 Errors in posting payouts. If an error is made in posting the payout figures on the display devices, it shall be corrected by the association or totalizator system licensee. Only the correct amounts shall be used by the association in the payout regardless of the error on the display devices. If it is impossible to correct the posted payout because of equipment failure, the association shall cease all cashing of winning tickets and a statement shall be made by the association over the public address system stating the facts and corrections. The association shall be responsible for any overpayment or underpayment and shall be required to submit a report to the administrator within 48 hours after each occurrence. Any underpayment shall be remitted by the association to the division within 48 hours after the close of that race day.
Game 8.14 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; am.
Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.
Game 8.15
Game 8.15 Lost tickets. No claims for lost pari-mutuel tickets shall be considered.
Game 8.15 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
Game 8.16
Game 8.16 Mutilated or altered tickets. No mutilated or altered pari-mutuel ticket that is not identifiable as being a valid ticket shall be accepted for payment.
Game 8.16 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
Game 8.17
Game 8.17 Racing officials - duties and responsibilities. Game 8.17(1)(1)
Division auditor. The administrator shall appoint for each race meeting a representative to be known as the division auditor to monitor the conduct of the mutuel department during each race meeting. The track operator and association shall grant the division auditor free access to all of the books, papers and records of the association, into any room or any enclosure of the association, at any and all times said access is necessary. The division auditor shall report to the administrator any failure of the association to comply with the act or any rules of the division.
Game 8.17(2)
(2) Duties of division auditor. The officers and employees of the association shall give the division auditor such information as may be requested. The division must be assured that the mutuel department of the association is being properly operated in strict accordance with the act and the rules of the division.
Game 8.17 History
History: Cr.
Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90.
