Louisiana § RS 4:166.1 - Deduction on exotic wagering pools

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§ RS 4:166.1. Deduction on exotic wagering pools

A.  In addition to any license fees imposed by R.S. 4:161, and in addition to any commissions to be deducted under R.S. 4:161, there shall be imposed additionally a one percent deduction to be taken from the total daily pools of all exotic wagering pools as hereinafter defined.  Proceeds from funds so deducted shall be paid into the state treasury and, in accordance with Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund.

B.  "Exotic wagering pools" for purposes of this Section shall include all pari-mutuel pools except the win, place, or show pools for each race conducted.  Examples of exotic wagering pools shall include but not be limited to the daily double pool, exacta pool, quinella pool, and the super six.

Added by Acts 1974, No. 679, §1.  Amended by Acts 1975, No. 483, §1; Acts 1976, No. 394, §1; Acts 1976, No. 571, §1; Acts 1977, No. 330, §1; Acts 1978, No. 66, §1; Acts 1980, No. 531, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 532, §1; Acts 1981, No. 326, §1; Acts 1983, No. 85, §1; Acts 1992, No. 984, §3.

{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1985, No. 552.}}

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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