Pennsylvania § 9340 - Prohibition of wagering.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9340 — Prohibition of wagering., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9340. Prohibition of wagering.
(a) General.--No commissioner or employee of the commission shall wager upon the outcome of any horse race conducted at or simulcast to a track at which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted by any licensed racing entity regulated by the commission. No licensed racing entity shall permit any person who is under 18 years of age to wager at a horse race meeting conducted by the licensed racing entity. No licensed racing entity shall permit any person who is under 18 years of age to attend a horse race meeting conducted by the licensed racing entity unless the person is accompanied by a parent or guardian. This section shall not be construed to prohibit persons under 18 years of age, who are legally employed, from being upon the racetrack premises for the sole purpose of engaging in the performance of their duties as employees.
(b) Fair racing.--Pari-mutuel wagering on horse races at any county or other political subdivision, agricultural or other fair shall not be authorized. No lottery, pool selling, bookmaking or any other kind of gambling upon the results of races, heats or contests of speed of horses shall be allowed at any fair or at any horse race meeting conducted in this Commonwealth, except those licensed to operate pari-mutuel wagering under the provisions of this chapter.
Cross References. Section 9340 is referred to in section 13F06 of Title 4 (Amusements).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9340
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9340 cover?
Section 9340 ("Prohibition of wagering.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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