N.J.A.C. 13:70 — HORSE RACING (Subchapter 1 to 32)

If a horse wins and there is not money wagered on him to win, the straight pool shall be apportioned among the holders of the place tickets on that horse, if any; otherwise, among holders of the show tickets. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.35

If no money has been wagered to place on a horse which is placed first or second in a race, the place pool for that race shall be apportioned among the holders of the place tickets on the other horse which has placed first or second. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.36

If no money has been wagered to show on a horse which placed first, second or third in a race, the show pool in that race shall be apportioned among the holders of show tickets on the other horses which are placed first, second or third in that race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:7…

If only one horse finishes in a race, the place and show pools shall be apportioned among the holders of place and show tickets on that horse. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.38

If only two horses finish in a race, the show pool shall be apportioned among the holders of show tickets on those two horses. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.39

If the number of entrants in an overnight race exceeds the number deemed safe and expedient by the stewards, the racing secretary shall reduce the number of starters to the proper number by lot. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.4

Any ruling of the stewards with regard to the award of purse money made after the sign "Official" has been purposely displayed by the placing judges shall have no bearing on the mutuel pay-off. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.40

The manager of the pari-mutuel department shall furnish a copy of all (take-off) computer print-out and calculating sheets to the supervisor of mutuels immediately after completion. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.41

(a) Payments due on all wagers shall be made in conformity with the well established practice of the pari-mutuel system known as the "gross pool pricing" method as defined in N.J.A.C. 13:70-2.1, Definitions. However, with the prior approval of the Commission, payments due on all …

(a) The Commission authorized by law is deducted from the sum total wagered in the straight pool. The balance is called the "net pool." (b) The amount wagered on the winner is then divided into the "net pool." The quotient thus obtained is the pay-off price on the winner for each…

(a) The Commission authorized by law is deducted from the sum total wagered in the place pool. The balance is called "net pool." (b) The sum total of the amount wagered in the place pool on the horses placed first and second is deducted from the "net pool." This gives a remainder…

(a) The Commission authorized by law is deducted from the sum total wagered in the "show pool." The balance is called the "net pool." (b) The sum total of the amount wagered in the show pool on the horses, placed first, second and third is deducted from the "net pool." This gives…

(a) In the case of a dead heat in the straight pool, the pay-off price shall be figured as in a place pool. (b) In the case of a dead heat for second in the place pool, the winner of the race receives its half share of the profits in that pool; and each of the two horses that dea…

(a) No exacta wagering shall be conducted without permission of the New Jersey Racing Commission. The races in which exacta type pari-mutuel wagering will be permitted shall be only those designated by the Commission and separate pools shall be established therefor. (b) In order …

(a) Before off-time of the second half of the daily double there shall be posted on the public board, readable from the stands, the pay-off of each combination coupled with the winner of the first half of the daily double. (b) In the event of a dead heat for the straight pool in …

(a) The principle of a quiniela is, in effect, a contract by the purchaser of a quiniela ticket to select the first two horses to finish in a race. The order in which the horses finish is immaterial. The quiniela is not a "parlay" and has no connection with or relation to win, pl…

The racing secretary shall keep a list of horses thus eliminated from races, and they are to have precedence in any race of a similar distance and similar conditions for which they may be entered thereafter; when a horse's name appears in the entries and it is also entered for th…

(a) The Daily Triple pari-mutuel pool is not a parlay and has no connection with or relation to any other pari-mutuel pool conducted by the association, nor to any win, place and show pool shown on the totalisator board, nor to the rules governing the distribution of such other p…

The minimum pari-mutuel payoff by any licensee conducting pari-mutuel wagering shall be $ 2.10 on each winning $ 2.00 wager. This shall pertain only in the event that there is insufficient money in the net pari-mutuel pool to return $ 2.20 on each $ 2.00 wager. Notes N.J. Admin. …

(a) The Pick (N) requires selection of the first place finishers in each of four or more consecutive races, with the letter (N) representing the number of such races. The association must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Pick (N) events. An…

(a) The trifecta (or other approved name) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor selects, in order, the first, second and third placed horses in the designated trifecta race. The trifecta pool shall be held entirely separate from all other pools, and is no part of a daily…

(a) The supervisor of mutuels shall be furnished with the following documents on a daily basis by the totalisator company for any sell-only system: 1. Win, place and show pools: i. Running total sheet; ii. Calculating sheet; iii. Tickets and denomination sheet; iv. Price sheet by…

(a) The supervisor of mutuels shall be furnished with the following documents by the totalisator company on a daily basis for all pools at such time and in such manner as requested by the supervisor of mutuels. 1. Pool summary report; 2. Price calculation report; 3. Final cycle p…

(a) The Super-Six (or other approved name) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering. Each bettor selects the first horse in each of six consecutive races designated as the Super-Six races by the permitholder. The principle of a Super-Six is in effect a contract by the purchaser of a Sup…

(a) This section codifies procedures to allow New Jersey to participate in a nationwide common pool in a Pick-Seven Wager in the Breeders' Cup. (b) The payoff is calculated as follows: 1. Wagers select first-place finishers for seven Breeders' Cup races. The net pool is divided i…

§ 13:70-29.58 - Reserved Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-29.58

(a) Cancellations of mutuel tickets are prohibited on wagers purchased on the current race once the patron has left the window on all types of wagers where odds or probable payouts are displayed to the public. (b) Mutuel clerks shall be permitted to cancel current race mutuel tic…

If the entries in an overnight race exceed the acceptable number, as many as six of those that have not been drawn shall also be listed on the entry sheet as "also eligible" to start. After any horses in the body of the race have been excused at scratch time, a new drawing shall …

(a) All mutuel tickets shall expire 12 months from the day of issuance (that is, tickets purchased on January 1 will expire at the close of business on January 1 of the following year). (b) Vouchers issued on or after May 26, 2006, where issued at a permitholder's racetrack premi…

(a) The superfecta (or other approved name) is a form of pari-mutuel wagering where each bettor selects, in order, the first, second, third and fourth placed horses in the designated superfecta race. The superfecta pool shall be held entirely separate from all other pools, and is…

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-204, the formula contained in N.J.S.A. 5:12-203g(2) is superseded and revised as set forth in this section as to running races, and as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:71-27.60 as to harness racing. Of that amount remaining after the deduction of the amounts…

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a permit holder, casino simulcasting licensee or a combination thereof may operate a handicapping contest at which the participants may be charged an entry fee. The contest must be conducted in accordance with the pr…

(a) The Choose (N) is a wager which requires that a patron select the first place winners in each of (N) races, with the letter (N) representing the number of races comprising the wager. The number of races comprising the Choose (N), and thus representing the letter (N), shall be…

(a) The "Group Bet" is a wager which requires that a patron select one of two groups of horses in a particular race, with the letter (A) representing one group of horses and the letter (B) representing the second group of horses. The "Group Bet" constitutes a win wager on each pa…

(a) The Racing Commission may approve or disapprove, at a public meeting, applications from permitholders for new forms of pari-mutuel wagering consistent with the best interests of racing. All applications must be filed with the Racing Commission on a form provided by the Racing…

The Racing Commission may in its discretion agree not to make available and direct the track associations not to make available to outside sources, information such as the name of jockeys, scratches, substitute races, track conditions, whether races are to be run on the turf or r…

Each association must maintain an approximate odds board for the purpose of informing the public of the actual wagering on each horse as disclosed by an accurate take-off of the straight pool at the time such odds are posted, and also a final line or flash after the close of wage…

A copy of the opening line and all additional lines of odds, with percentages figured, as well as amounts of money wagered in the straight pool on each horse at the time each additional line of odds is posted, including the final line, shall be furnished and delivered by the asso…

No meeting shall race on days other than stipulated by the Racing Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.1

When an applicant, after due consideration, cannot be approved for reasons expressed in N.J.S.A. 5:5-22 et seq., as amended and supplemented, or if, in the opinion of the New Jersey Racing Commission, approval of such person will be detrimental to the best interests of racing in …

An association shall install and be responsible for the proper operation of an accurate video tape system. The original tapes produced by this system shall be stored in a safe place for a period of at least one year from the date of the race. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.11…

An association shall provide and maintain in good working order two starting gates. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.12

An association shall at all times maintain its grounds and facilities so as to be neat and clean, painted in good repair, with special consideration for the comfort and safety of patrons, employees and other persons whose business requires their attendance; and with special consi…

An association shall be responsible for providing and maintaining fire-resistant barns and stalls in good repair, in a clean and sanitary condition; each barn and each stall shall be numbered or lettered for identification; adequate drainage, sufficiently manned fire-fighting equ…

(a) The Racing Commission shall appoint annually a qualified engineer to inspect the stable area at all tracks licensed by the Commission to insure that said stable areas are adequately guarded against the hazards of fire. (b) The engineer so appointed shall be paid by the track …

Smoking is prohibited under the shed row of any barn. Persons found violating this rule will be reported to the stewards and shall be subject to a fine of $ 25.00 for the first offense, $ 50.00 for the second offense and to suspension for the third or subsequent violation. Notes …

The storage of hay, straw or feed in the stall of any barn located on the premises licensed by this Commission will be allowed only with the express permission of the Racing Commission. Each track association shall be required to provide adequately protected detached sheds for th…

An association shall provide and maintain in good repair, adequate living quarters and conveniently located sanitary facilities, such as showers, toilets and wash basins for stable employees. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.18

Each association shall maintain and furnish at least one adequate ambulance for the exclusive use of horses and a separate ambulance for the exclusive use of persons upon the plant grounds during the operation of its race meeting. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.19

A license for a running meeting will be granted by the Racing Commission only for racing grounds affording a course of one mile or more in circumference. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.2