Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) The pick (n) requires selection of the
first-place finisher in each of a designated number of contests. 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 paragraph (B) of this rule 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.
(B)
The pick (n) pool shall be apportioned under one of the following methods:
(1) Method one, 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.
(2) Method two, 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.
(3) Method three, 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.
(4) Method four, 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, the major and minor shares are combined for
distribution as a single price pool. If there are no winning wagers, the pool
is refunded.
(5) Method five, 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.
(6) Method six, pick (n) with minor pool,
jackpot pool, major carryover and jackpot carryover: Predetermined percentages
of the net pick (n) pool shall be set aside as a major pool, minor pool and
jackpot pool. The major share of the net pick (n) pool and the major carryover,
if any, shall be distributed to those who selected the first-place finisher of
each of the pick (n) contests, based on the official order of finish. If there
are no tickets selecting the first-place finisher in each of the pick (n)
contests, the major net pool shall be added to the major carryover. If there is
only one single ticket selecting the first-place finisher of each of the pick
(n) contests, based on the official order of finish, the jackpot share of the
net pick (n) pool and the jackpot carryover, if any, shall be distributed to
the holder of that single ticket, along with the major net pool and the major
carryover, if any. If more than one ticket selects the first-place finisher of
each of the pick (n) contests the jackpot net pool shall be added to thejackpot
carryover. The minor share of the net pick (n) pool shall be distributed to
those who selected the first-place finisher of the second greatest number of
pick (n) contests, based on the official order of finish. If there are no
wagers selecting the first-place finisher of all pick (n) contests, the minor
net pool of the pick (n) pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to
those who selected the first-place finisher of the greatest number of pick (n)
contests.
(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) Should a betting
interest in any of the pick (n) contests be scratched, 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, 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) The pick (n) pool shall be
cancelled and all pick (n) wagers for the individual performance shall be
refunded if:
(1) At least two contests
included as part of a pick three are cancelled or declared "no contest."
(2) At least three contests
included as part of a pick four, pick five or pick six are cancelled or
declared "no contest."
(3) At
least four contests included as part of a pick seven, pick eight or pick nine
are cancelled or declared "no contest."
(4) At least five contests included as part
of a pick ten are cancelled or declared "no contest."
(F) 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 paragraph (E) of this rule, 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) a "no contest" for
pick (n) wagering purposes only. A "no contest" race is not to be considered as
a contested race.
(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, one hundred per cent 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.
(I)
A written request for permission to distribute the pick (n) carryover on a
specific performance may be submitted to the commission. 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.
(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 paragraph (I) of this rule.
(2) Upon written approval from the commission
when there is a change in the carryover cap, a change from one type of pick (n)
wagering to another, or when the pick (n) is discontinued.
(3) On the closing performance of the meet or
split meet.
(K) If, for
any reason, the pick (n) carryover must be held over to the corresponding pick
(n) pool of a subsequent meet, the carryover shall be deposited in an
interest-bearing account approved by the commission. The pick (n) carryover
plus accrued interest shall then be added to the net pick (n) pool of the
following meet on a date and performance so designated by the commission.
(L) With the written approval of
the commission, the association may contribute to the pick (n) carryover a sum
of money up to the amount of any designated cap.
(M) Providing information to any person
regarding covered combinations, amounts wagered on specific combinations,
number of tickets sold, or number of live tickets remaining is strictly
prohibited. This shall not prohibit necessary communication between totalisator
and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data.
(N) The association may suspend
previously-approved pick (n) wagering with the prior approval of the
commission. Any carryover shall be held until the suspended pick (n) wagering
is reinstated. An association may request approval of a pick (n) wager or
separate wagering pool for specific performances.
R.C. 119.032 review dates:
11/06/2013 and
11/06/2018
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3769.03
Rule
Amplifies: 3769.03
Prior Effective Dates:
1/1/2009
