Pennsylvania § 9344 - Intrastate simulcasting.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9344 — Intrastate simulcasting., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9344. Intrastate simulcasting.
(a) General rule.--The commission shall permit intrastate simulcasting of live horse racing between the licensed racing entities that conduct live racing.
(b) Simulcast signal.--The simulcast signal shall be encoded, and the racetrack receiving the simulcast signal may not send the signal anywhere other than a public location authorized under section 9329 (relating to interstate simulcasting).
(c) Forms of pari-mutuel wagering.--All forms of pari-mutuel wagering described in section 9335 (relating to pari-mutuel pool distribution) shall be allowed on a horse race to be simulcasted under this section.
(d) Regulations.--The commission may promulgate regulations on wagering and the operation of horse racing.
(e) Computation of money wagered.--The money wagered by a patron on a horse race must be computed in the amount of money wagered each racing day for purposes of taxation under section 9334 (relating to State Racing Fund and tax rate).
(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "racing day" consists of a minimum of eight live races, except at thoroughbred tracks on Breeders' Cup Event Day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9344
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9344 cover?
Section 9344 ("Intrastate simulcasting.") 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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