Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Pick N
requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of a designated number
of contests. The association shall submit their request for Pick N pool
wagering in writing to the commission at the time of application for race dates
and include the request in their wagering format application. The association
must obtain written approval from the commission concerning the scheduling of
Pick N contests, the designation of one of the methods prescribed in Subsection
B, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the
approved Pick N format require prior approval from the commission at the time
of application for race dates.
B.
The Pick N pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods.
1. Method 1, Pick N with Carryover. The net
Pick N pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a single price pool
to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests,
based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such wagers, then a
designated percentage of the net pool shall be distributed as a single price
pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of
Pick N contests; and the remainder shall be added to the carryover. Where there
is no correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick
N contests, based upon the official order of finish, the days net pool shall be
refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over
to the next scheduled corresponding pool.
2. Method 2, Pick N with 100 percent
Carryover. The net Pick N pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed as a
single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the
Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there are no such
wagers, then 100 percent of that days net pool shall be added to the carryover.
Where there is no correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one
of the Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish, the days net
pool shall be refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be
carried over to the next scheduled corresponding pool.
3. Method 3, Pick N with Minor Pool and
Carryover. The major share of the net Pick N pool and the carryover, if any,
shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of
the Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor share
of the net Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who selected the
first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick N contests, based
upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
first-place finisher of all Pick N contests, the minor share of the net Pick N
pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the
first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests; and the major
share shall be added to the carryover. Where there is no correct selection of
the first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick N contests, based upon the
official order of finish, the days net pool shall be refunded and the previous
carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over to the next scheduled
corresponding pool.
4. Method 4,
Pick N with No Minor Pool and No Carryover. The net Pick N pool shall be
distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests, based upon the official
order of finish. If there are no winning wagers, the pool is
refunded.
5. Method 5, Pick N with
Minor Pool and No Carryover. The major share of the net Pick N pool shall be
distributed to those who selected the first place finisher in the greatest
number of Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor
share of the net Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who selected the
first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick N contests, based
upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
first-place finisher in a second greatest number of Pick N contests, the minor
share of the net Pick N pool shall be combined with the major share for
distribution as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests. If the greatest number of
first-place finishers selected is one (1), the major and minor shares are
combined for distribution as a single price pool. If there are no winning
wagers, the pool is refunded.
6.
Method 6, Pick N with Minor Pool and No Carryover. The major share of net Pick
N pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in
each of the Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. The minor
share of the net Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who selected the
first-place finisher in the second greatest number of Pick N contests, based
upon the official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the
first-place finisher in all Pick N contests, the entire net Pick N pool shall
be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests. If there are no wagers
selecting the first-place finisher in a second greatest number of Pick N
contests, the minor share of the net Pick N pool shall be combined with the
major share for distribution as a single price pool to those who selected the
first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests. If there are no winning
wagers, the pool is refunded.
7.
Method 7, Pick N with Carryover and "Unique Winning Ticket" Provision. The net
Pick N pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed to the holder of a
unique winning ticket that selected the first-place finisher in each of the
Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there is no unique
ticket selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests, or if
there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all Pick N contests,
the minor share of the net Pick N pool shall be distributed as a single price
pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of
Pick N contests, and the major share shall be added to the carryover.
Associations may suspend previously approved unique winning ticket wagering
with the prior approval of the commission. Any carryover shall be held until
the suspended unique winning ticket wagering is reinstated. Where there is no
correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one of the Pick N
contests, based upon the official order of finish, the days net pool shall be
refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be carried over
to the next scheduled corresponding pool. In obtaining authorization for
operating the Pick N pool under this subsection, associations must clearly
identify which definition under Subsection L will be relied upon for
determining the existence of a unique winning ticket.
8. Method 8, Pick N with the Pool Split into
Three Shares, One Share Having a Carryover. The share percentages are
determined by the pool host and approved by the commission. The first share of
the net Pick N pool and the carryover, if any, shall be distributed to those
who selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests, based
upon the official order of finish. The second share of the net Pick N pool
shall be distributed to those who selected (N-1) of the Pick N contests, based
upon the official order of finish and a third share of the Pick N pool shall be
distributed to those who selected (N-2) of the Pick N contests, based upon the
official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place
finisher of all Pick N contests, the first share shall be added to the
carryover. If there are no wagers selecting (N-1) of the Pick N contests, this
second share shall be added to the carryover. If there are no wagers selecting
(N-2) of the Pick N contests, this third share shall be added to the carryover.
Where there is no correct selection of the first-place finisher in at least one
of the Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish, the days net
pool shall be refunded and the previous carryover pool amount, if any, shall be
carried over to the next scheduled corresponding pool.
9. Method 9, Pick N with the pool split into
three shares, with Carryovers, and a Unique Winning Ticket Provision: The share
percentages are determined by the pool host and approved by the commission. The
first share of the net Pick N pool and the first share carryover, if any, shall
be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher in each of the
Pick N contests, based upon the official order of finish. The second share of
the net Pick N pool shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the second greatest number of Pick N contests, based upon the
official order of finish. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place
finisher of all Pick N contests, the second share of the net Pick N pool shall
be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests, and the first share shall
be added to the first share carryover. The third share and the third share
carryover, if any, shall be distributed to the holder of a unique winning
ticket that selected the first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests,
based upon the official order of finish. If there is no unique winning ticket
selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Pick N contests, the third
share shall be added to the third share carryover. For greater certainty, the
holder of a unique winning ticket shall receive both the first share, and first
share carryover, if any as well as the third share, and the third share
carryover, if any. Where there is no correct selection of the first-place
finisher in at least one of the Pick N contests, based upon the official order
of finish, the days net pool shall be refunded and the previous carryover
pool(s) amount(s), if any, shall be carried over to the next scheduled
corresponding pool. In obtaining authorization for operating the Pick N pool
under this subsection, associations must clearly identify which definition
under paragraph 16(b) will be relied upon for determining the existence of a
unique winning ticket.
C.
If there is a dead heat for first in any of the Pick N contests involving:
1. contestants representing the same betting
interest, the Pick N pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat
occurred;
2. contestants
representing two or more betting interests, the Pick N pool shall be
distributed as a single price pool with each winning wager receiving an equal
share of the profit.
D.
If a wagering interest is "scratched" for a Pick N contest, or is designated to
run for purse money only, the association shall use the actual favorite, as
evidenced by total amounts wagered in the Win pool at the host association for
the contest at the close of wagering on that contest, and shall be substituted
for the scratched betting interest for all purposes, including pool
calculations. In the event that the Win pool total for two or more favorites is
identical, the substitute selection shall be the betting interest with the
lowest program number. The totalizator shall produce reports showing each of
the wagering combinations with substituted betting interests which became
winners as a result of the substitution, in addition to the normal winning
combination.
E. Subject to
Subsection I, J or L, the Pick N pool shall be cancelled and all Pick N wagers
for the individual performance shall be refunded if:
1. at least three contests included as part
of a Pick 4 N, Pick 5 N or Pick 6 N are cancelled or declared no
contest;
2. at least four contests
included as part of a Pick 7 N, Pick 8 N or Pick 9 N are cancelled or declared
no contest;
3. at least five
contests included as part of a Pick 10 N are cancelled or declared no
contest.
F. Subject to
Subsection I, J or L, if at least one contest included as part of a Pick N is
cancelled or declared no contest, but not more than the number specified in
Subsection E of this Section, the net pool shall be distributed as a single
price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of
Pick N contests for that performance. Such distribution shall include the
portion ordinarily retained for the Pick N carryover but not the carryover from
previous performances.
G. If the
condition of the course warrants a change of racing surface in any of the legs
of the Pick N races, and such change was not known to the public prior to the
closing of wagering for the Pick N pool, the stewards shall declare the changed
leg(s) an all win for Pick N wagering purposes only.
H. The Pick N carryover may be capped at a
designated level approved by the commission so that if, at the close of any
performance, the amount in the Pick N carryover equals or exceeds the
designated cap, the Pick N carryover will be frozen until it is won or
distributed under other provisions of this rule. After the Pick N carryover is
frozen, 100 percent of the net pool, part of which ordinarily would be added to
the Pick N carryover, shall be distributed to those whose selection finished
first in the greatest number of Pick N contests for that performance. Any
request for a designated cap shall be submitted to the commission in writing at
the time of application for race dates and included in the wagering format
application.
I. Any request for
permission to distribute the Pick N carryover on a specific performance shall
be submitted to the commission in writing at the time of application for race
dates and included in their wagering format application. The request must be
for a specified date.
J. Should the
Pick N carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and
performance in which there are no wagers selecting the first-place finisher in
each of the Pick N contests, the entire pool shall be distributed as a single
price pool to those whose selection finished first in the greatest number of
Pick N contests. The Pick N carryover shall be designated for distribution on a
specified date and performance only under the following circumstances:
1. upon written approval from the commission
as provided in Subsection H of this Section;
2. on the closing performance of the meet or
split meet.
K. Unless
otherwise stated in writing by the commission under Subsection I, on the last
Pick N race on the final day of the meeting, the net pool, including any
applicable carryover, shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who
selected the first-place finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests,
based upon the official order of finish.
L. As it relates to any distribution method
under Subsection B of this Subsection, which contains a unique winning ticket
provision:
1. a written request for permission
to distribute the Pick N unique winning ticket carryover on a specific
performance shall be submitted to the commission in writing at the time of
application for race dates and included in their wagering format application..
The request must contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of
the benefit to be derived, and the intended date and performance for the
distribution. Should the Pick N unique winning ticket net pool and any
applicable carryover be designated for distribution on a specified date and
performance in which there is no unique winning ticket, the entire pool shall
be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place
finisher in the greatest number of Pick N contests;
2. associations must clearly identify which
selection under Subparagraphs a and b below will be relied upon for determining
the existence of a unique winning ticket:
a.
there is one and only one winning ticket that correctly selected the first
place finisher in each of the Pick N contests, based upon the official order of
finish, to be verified by the unique serial number assigned by the tote company
that issued the winning ticket; or
b. the total amount wagered on one and only
one winning combination selecting the first-place finisher in each of the Pick
N contests, based up on the official order of finish, is equal to the minimum
allowable wager.
AUTHORITY
NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
4:149,
R.S.
4:149.1 and
R.S.
4:149.2.
