(a) Wagers included in pari-mutuel pools.--
(1) Sums wagered at a simulcasting facility on the results of a simulcast horse race shall be included in the appropriate pari-mutuel pool generated for the race being transmitted in accordance with 3 Pa.C.S. § 9335 (relating to pari-mutuel pool distribution) and shall be distributed in accordance with 3 Pa.C.S. § 9335 or any regulations promulgated under 3 Pa.C.S. § 9335.
(2) Payments to persons holding winning tickets at a licensed facility shall be made according to the same odds as those generated at the in-State sending track.
(3) A person placing a wager on a simulcast horse race at a simulcasting facility shall not be charged a fee for placing the wager in addition to the amount wagered.
(b) Computation of money wagered.--All money wagered by players on horse race meetings at a simulcasting facility shall be computed in the amount of money wagered each racing day for purposes of taxation under 3 Pa.C.S. § 9334 (relating to State Racing Fund and tax rate), all thoroughbred races shall be considered a part of a thoroughbred horse race meeting and all harness races shall be considered a part of a harness horse race meeting for purposes of 3 Pa.C.S. § 9334.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 13F - Casino Simulcasting
Section 13F01 - Legislative intent and purpose
Section 13F05 - Authorization to conduct simulcasting
Section 13F07 - Temporary regulations
Section 13F08 - Simulcast agreements
Section 13F11 - Application for permit and requirements
Section 13F12 - Casino simulcasting permit
Section 13F13 - Casino simulcasting facilities
Section 13F14 - License, registration or permitting of employees required
Section 13F15 - Key employees and occupation permits
Section 13F31 - Conduct of casino simulcasting
Section 13F32 - Transmission of live races
Section 13F33 - Accounting controls and audit protocols
Section 13F34 - Condition of continued operation
Section 13F41 - Casino simulcasting authorization fee
Section 13F42 - Retention and distribution of money and pari-mutuel pools