New Mexico § 60-1A-15 - Pari-mutuel wagering authorized; gambling statutes do not apply
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-1A-15 — Pari-mutuel wagering authorized; gambling statutes do not apply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-1A-15. Pari-mutuel wagering authorized; gambling statutes do not apply
A. A racetrack licensee may conduct pari-mutuel wagering on live horse races or on
simulcasted horse races. B. Pari-mutuel wagering may be conducted only on the licensed premises where a live
horse race is conducted or where a simulcast horse race is televised or projected
on the racing grounds of the licensed premises of a racetrack licensee. C. The sale to patrons present on the licensed premises of a racetrack licensee of
pari-mutuel tickets or certificates is not gambling as defined in Section 30-19-2 or 30-19-3 NMSA 1978 . D. Placing a wager while on the licensed premises of a racetrack licensee is not placing
a bet pursuant to Section 30-19-1 NMSA 1978 . E. The licensed premises of a horse racetrack is not a gambling place as defined in Section 30-19-1 NMSA 1978 .
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 60-1A-15
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 60-1A-15 cover?
Section 60-1A-15 ("Pari-mutuel wagering authorized; gambling statutes do not apply") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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