Washington Administrative Code

(1) An association may not, without the prior approval of the commission, utilize any form of stored value instrument or system other than a parimutuel voucher for the purpose of making or cashing parimutuel wagers.(2) Any request for approval of a stored value instrument or syst…

(1)(a) Except as otherwise authorized by the commission, a request for simulcasting must be filed on a form provided by the commission not later than seven business days before the first simulcast race covered by the request. The executive secretary may approve a request for simu…

(1) With the prior approval of the commission, parimutuel-wagering pools may be combined with corresponding wagering pools in the host jurisdiction, or with corresponding pools established by one or more other jurisdictions.(2) Rules established in the jurisdiction of the host as…

(1) A host association is responsible for content of the simulcast and will use all reasonable effort to present a simulcast that offers the viewers an exemplary depiction of each performance.(2) Unless otherwise permitted by the commission, every simulcast will contain in its vi…

(1) All permitted parimutuel wagering pools will be separately and independently calculated and distributed. Takeout will be deducted from each gross pool as stipulated by law. The remainder of the moneys in the pool will constitute the net pool for distribution as payoff on winn…

(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…

(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 wager…

(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 wa…

(1) The double requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of two specified races.(2) The net double pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) As a single price pool to those whose selection fini…

(1) The pick three requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of three specified races.(2) The net pick three pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) As a single price pool to those whose sele…

(1) The quinella requires selection of the first two finishers, regardless of order, for a single race. (2) The net quinella pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) If horses of a mutuel field finish as t…

(1) The exacta requires selection of the first two finishers, in their exact order, for a single race.(2) The net exacta pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) If horses of a mutuel field finish as the f…

(1) The trifecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order, for a single race. (2) The net trifecta pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) As a single price pool to those whos…

(1) The twin trifecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order, in each of two designated races. Each winning ticket for the first twin trifecta race must be exchanged for a free ticket on the second twin trifecta race in order to remain eligible for …

(1) The superfecta requires selection of the first four finishers, in their exact order, for a single race.(2) The net superfecta pool will be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:(a) As a single price pool to those wh…

(1) The pentafecta requires selection of the first five finishers in their exact order, for a single race.(2) The net pentafecta pool will be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first five finishers in exact order based on the official order of finish. If…

(1) The pick (n) requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of a designated number of races. The association must obtain written approval from the executive secretary concerning the scheduling of pick (n) races, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in part…

(1) The group bet is a form of parimutuel wagering and part of the win pool in every race in which it is offered. The group bet is a bet to win on every participant in the selected group.(2) A racing association may not offer a group bet unless the format associated with the part…

(1) The future wager requires selection of the first-place finisher in a specified contest.(2) The association will apply in writing to the commission for approval to offer the future wager on the specified contest and will not offer the wager until the commission approval has be…

(1) The choose (n) is a form of parimutuel wagering, in which bettors attempt to select the winners of a specific number of races (n). The choose (n) pool will be held separately from all other pools and will in no way be part of a daily double, exacta, trifecta or any other wage…

(1) Head-to-head wagering requires the selection of the winning contestant in a designated contest or series of contests, in a competition between two or more equally matched betting interests, or based on the sportsmanship and/or skill of the jockeys and/or trainers, regardless …

(1) The 123racing pick (n) wager is a separate multileg parimutuel pool wager established by the association on a designated number of races. The gross pool consists of the total amount wagered for the multiple race bet. Winning wagers are determined by the highest points totals …

A licensed class 1 racing association or a licensed advanced deposit wagering company may operate a handicapping contest at which the participants may be charged an entry fee. All paid-entry handicapping contests must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this rule. T…

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated by the context in which the term is used, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth herein:(1) "Account" shall mean an account for advance deposit wagering with a complete record of credits, wagers and debits…

(1) The advance deposit wagering rules set forth in this chapter shall apply to the establishment and operation of accounts by an authorized advance deposit wagering service provider for applicants whose principal residence address is in the state of Washington.(2) Advance deposi…

(1) A class 1 racing association licensed under chapters 67.16 RCW and 260-13 WAC may apply for a license from the commission to operate as an advance deposit wagering service provider in accordance with chapter 67.16 RCW and this chapter.(2) An application to operate as an advan…

(1) Prior to accepting applications from Washington residents for advance deposit wagering accounts, the advance deposit wagering service provider must have:(a) An agreement with a class 1 racing association, that has been approved by the commission; and(b) A license from the com…

(1) An established account is necessary to place advance deposit wagers. An account may only be established with an authorized advance deposit wagering service provider.(a) To establish an account, an application form must be signed or otherwise authorized in a manner acceptable …

(1) The authorized advance deposit wagering service provider may refuse deposits to an account for what it deems good and sufficient reason.(2) The authorized advance deposit wagering service provider may suspend any account or close any account at any time provided that when an …

(1) A source market fee shall be paid monthly, unless otherwise directed by the commission, for the source market fee area on all accounts that have Washington as the principal residence address.(2) The authorized advance deposit wagering service provider shall, at least monthly,…

(1) The source market fee generated from wagers on a class 1 racing association's live races will be distributed to the class 1 racing association conducting that meet after deducting contributions to the commission, one percent owners bonus, breeders awards, and class C purse fu…

(1) Application fees.(a) A nonrefundable application fee of five thousand dollars must be submitted with all license applications to conduct authorized advance deposit wagering.(b) The applicant will be billed and shall be responsible for any costs involved in the background chec…

(1) Any violations of this chapter will be referred to the executive secretary. The executive secretary has sole authority to ensure compliance with these rules, make initial agency determination on violations, and determine penalties for violations.(2) The executive secretary ma…

(1) Permission must be obtained from a steward to exercise a horse between races.(2) In a race, each horse must carry a conspicuous saddlecloth number and one of the following: A head number affixed to the horse's bridle, a numbered armband affixed on the right shoulder of the jo…

Post position will be determined publicly by lot in the presence of the racing secretary or his/her deputy, a steward or steward designee. In the event of a scratch at a designated time, and if "also-eligible" horses are listed, all horses will move up in post position order; exc…

(1) The starter is responsible for assuring that each participant receives a fair start.(2) If, when the starter dispatches the field, any door at the front of the starting gate stalls does not open properly or if the action by any starting gate personnel directly cause a horse t…

(1) All horses must be ridden out in every race. A jockey may not ease up or coast to the finish, without reasonable cause, even if the horse has no apparent chance to win prize money. A jockey must always give his/her best effort during a race. Each horse must be ridden to win. …

(1) Only riding crops approved by the stewards and meeting the following specifications will be allowed:(a) Maximum weight of 8 ounces;(b) Maximum length (including flap) of 30 inches;(c) Minimum diameter of the shaft of one-half inch; and(d) The contact area of the shaft must be…

(1) The photo finish cameras will be used as an aid to the stewards, however, in the event of a malfunction of the camera, the decision by the stewards of the order of finish is final.(2) In placing the horses at the finish, the position of the horses' noses only will be consider…

(1) The clerk of the scales will weigh in at least the first four placing jockeys after each race, and after weighing, will notify the stewards if the weights are correct. The stewards may then declare the race official. However, the commission may authorize a racing association …

No purse money may be officially won by the owners of any horse for which a test sample was submitted until the testing laboratory reports that the sample is clear of prohibited substances or there are no overages of permitted medications. Upon notice of a positive sample by the …

The time recorded for the first horse to cross the finish line will be the official time of the race. (Except as provided by WAC 260-70-710.)[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 08-05-088, § 260-52-080, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW …

(1) In a dead heat for first place, each horse will be declared a winner and the actual earning the horse receives will be used to determine future eligibilities.(2) When a dead heat occurs for first place, all purses or prizes to which the first and second place horses would hav…

(1) An objection involving the running of a race, may be filed by the owner, his/her authorized agent, trainer, or jockey of a horse in the race, or by a racing official of the meeting.(2) An objection may be received by the clerk of scales, stewards, or their designees.(3) An ob…

(1) All prerace protests to the participation of a horse entered in any race must be made in writing to the board of stewards, signed by the person making the protest, and submitted no later than fifteen minutes prior to post time for the race in question. The protest must contai…

(1) A protest against any horse which has started in a race must be made in writing to the board of stewards, signed by the person making the protest, and submitted within seventy-two hours of the race (excluding nonrace days). If the incident for which the protest is made occurs…

(1) Pending the determination of a protest, any money or prize won by a protested horse, or any other money affected by the outcome of the protest will be held by the racing association until the protest is decided.(2) If a protest is upheld by the board of stewards, any purse mo…

A protest may not be withdrawn without permission of the stewards.[Rules of racing, § 229, filed 4/21/61.]

No person may make frivolous protests or objections.[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 08-05-088, § 260-56-060, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08; Rules of racing, § 230, filed 4/21/61.]

(1)(a) In claiming races, any horse is subject to be claimed for its entered price by any owner licensed by the commission, including a prospective owner who has been issued a claiming certificate, or by a licensed authorized agent for the account of such owner.(b) An owner or pr…