Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 178-5-6 - Simulcast Wagering6.1. Duties of Simulcast Host.6.1.a. Every host association simulcasting its performance, if requested, may contract with an authorized receiver for the purpose of providing authorized users its simulcast.6.1.b. A host association is responsible for the content of the simulcast and shall use all reasonable effort to present a simulcast which offers the viewers an exemplary depiction of each performance.6.1.c. Unless otherwise permitted by the Racing Commission, every simulcast shall contain in its video content a digital display of actual time of day, the name of the host facility from where it emanates, the number of the contest being displayed, and any other relevant information available to patrons at the host facility.6.1.d. The host association shall maintain those security controls, including encryption over its uplink, and communications systems directed or approved by the Racing Commission.6.2. Duties of Authorized Receiver.6.2.a. An authorized receiver conducts and operates a pari-mutuel wagering system on the results of contests being held or conducted and simulcast from the enclosures of one or more host associations and with the approval of the Racing Commission.6.2.b. An authorized receiver shall provide:6.2.b.1. Adequate transmitting and receiving equipment of acceptable broadcast quality, which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the host association for providing any host facility patron information;6.2.b.2. Pari-mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds displays, modems and switching units enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communications between the host and guest associations; and6.2.b.3. A voice communication system between each guest association and the host association that provides timely voice contact among the Commission designees, placing judges and pari-mutuel departments.6.2.c. The guest association and all authorized receivers shall conduct pari-mutuel wagering pursuant to the applicable Commission rules.6.2.d. The Racing Commission may appoint at least one designee to supervise all approved simulcast facilities and may require additional designees as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the public interest.6.2.e. Not less than thirty (30) minutes prior to the commencement of transmission of the performance of pari-mutuel contests for each day or night, the guest association shall initiate a test program of its transmitter, encryption and decoding, and data communication to assure proper operation of the system.6.2.f. The guest association shall, in conjunction with the host association or associations for which it operates pari-mutuel wagering, provide the Racing Commission with a certified report of its pari-mutuel operations as directed by the Racing Commission.6.2.g. Every authorized receiver shall file with the Racing Commission an annual report of its simulcast operations and an audited financial statement.