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

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(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-204, the formula contained in N.J.S.A. 5:12-203g(2) is superseded and revised as set forth in this section as to running races, and as set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:71-27.60 as to harness racing.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

The rules in this subchapter are applicable to Racing Commission-approved single-pool wagering events. Single-pool wagering events shall also be governed by the rules set forth in this chapter, unless such rules are superseded by the rules in this subchapter. If there is a confli…

(a) A single-pool wagering outlet shall provide sufficient notice to the public of all single-pool wagering events, whether offered in connection with live racing or simulcasting. The public notification shall be included in the race program, unless otherwise approved by the Raci…

The Racing Commission may approve a single-pool wagering event imported from an out-of-State racetrack, or exported to an out-of-State racetrack, provided that such single-pool wagering event is consistent with law. Any petition to the Racing Commission to approve such a single-p…

(a) Where a Racing Commission-approved single-pool wagering event includes a single-pool wager variety, which same variety is also authorized by this chapter for multi-pool traditional wagering events, the take-out for such single-pool wagering variety shall be the same as that a…

Any data necessary for the Racing Commission computerized mutuel system to reconcile wagering information, and to insure that the distribution of wagers made is consistent with law, shall be made available to the Racing Commission by the single-pool wager provider or totalisator …

Where, due to any system failure in connection with a Racing Commission-approved single-pool wagering event, including as a result of a system failure of the odds calculation engine, the totalisitor, or any interface between the odds shall calculation engine and the totalisator, …

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Multi-pool traditional wagering" means the form of parimutuel wagering traditionally associated with horse race wagering in this State,…

(a) The single-pool wagering provider shall be licensed as a vendor, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:70-4.1. In order for the application of a single-pool wager provider to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted with its application for licensure, and such appl…

(a) The single-pool wagering provider shall maintain written internal control procedures that address the following areas: 1. Procedures to demonstrate that the odds calculation engine is subject to an actively managed security policy, which meets auditable recognized information…

(a) The odds calculation engine, including its related hardware and software components and peripheral devices, shall be physically located within the State of New Jersey. All reports and logs with regard to single-pool wagering, maintained or required to be maintained by the sin…

(a) A petition for approval to conduct a single-pool wagering event shall be in writing, and submitted to the Racing Commission for approval in advance of the event offering, by a single-pool wagering outlet. The petition shall set forth the race or races used to form the event, …

(a) A single-pool wagering outlet, in connection with a single-pool wagering event, following written petitioning to, and approval of the Racing Commission pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:70-29A.6, may offer the single-pool wager placement types listed in this subsection, and such other …

The distribution of any single wagering pool unawarded surplus, which could arise in connection with a single-pool wagering event, shall be subject to the approval by the Racing Commission at the time it considers any petition of a single-pool wagering outlet for a single-pool wa…

(a) In the event of a dead heat for any position in any race comprising a single-pool wagering event, the payoff shall be calculated using either of the two methods set forth below, as approved by the Racing Commission. 1. The method set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:70-29.46; or 2. The p…

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

An association shall equip and maintain adequate first aid facilities with not less than two beds and attendance of a competent physician and a registered nurse during racing hours. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.20

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.21 Repealed by R.1996 d.394, effective 8/19/1996. See: 28 New Jersey Register 2793(a), 28 New Jersey Register 3969(a). Section was "Betting prohibited outside grounds".

Handbooking shall be prohibited on the grounds and its operator shall be excluded therefrom. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.22

No gambling device, other than permitted by law, shall be permitted on the grounds. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.23

Petty games of chance are prohibited. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.24

An association shall install and maintain in good service, a communication system between the stewards stand, pari-mutuel department, starting gate, clerk of scales, patrol judges and the State veterinarian. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.25 As amended, R.1982 d.183, effective …

During the term of disqualification of any participant in racing, it shall be the duty of the association to see to it that the privileges of his admission badge are revoked, and that he is kept out of the grounds, unless otherwise permitted to enter under certain conditions and …

Any persons ejected from the grounds of an association shall be denied admission to said grounds until permission for his reentering has been obtained from the official issuing the ejection order. Notification of such permission for reentry shall be filed with the Racing Commissi…

All portions of purse money shall be made available to the winners thereof 72 hours (Sundays excluded) following their winning. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-3.28