Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 7.00 - Simulcasting Rules And Regulations For Horse Racing, Harness Racing And Dog Racing
Section 7.04 - Duties of Authorized Receiver

Universal Citation: 205 MA Code of Regs 205.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) An authorized receiver conducts and operates a pari-mutuel wagering system on the results of contests being held or conducted and simulcast from the enclosures of one or more host associations and with the approval of the Commission. (ARCI c.9 s.w. sec. B(1))

(2) An authorized receiver shall provide:

(a) adequate transmitting and receiving equipment of acceptable broadcast quality, which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the host association for providing any host facility patron information. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(2)(a))

(b) pari-mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds display, modems and switching units enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communications between the host and guest association. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(2)(b))

(c) a direct phone and/or fax link communication system between each guest association and the host association providing timely contact among the Commission designees, placing judges and pari-mutuel departments. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(2)(c))

(3) The guest association and all authorized receivers shall conduct pari-mutuel wagering pursuant to the applicable Commission rules. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(3))

(4) The Commission may appoint at least one designee to supervise all approved simulcast facilities and may require additional designees as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the public interest. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(4))

(5) Not less than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of transmission of the performance of pari-mutuel contests for each day or night, the guest association shall initiate a test program of its transmitter, encryption and decoding, and data communication to assure proper operation of the system. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(5))

(6) The guest association shall, in conjunction with the host association or associations for which it operates pari-mutuel wagering, provide the Commission with a certified report of its pari-mutuel operations as directed by the Commission. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(6))

(7) Every authorized receiver shall file with the Commission an annual report of its simulcast operations and an audited financial statement. (ARCI c. 9 s.w. sec. B(7))

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