Rutgers Law

New Jersey Statutes, Title: 5, AMUSEMENTS, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND MEETINGS

    Chapter 5: New Jersey Racing Commission, powers, duties; definitons.

      Section: 5:5-193: Certain fixed odds wagering lawful.

          4. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, fixed odds wagering by residents of this State on the results of horse races conducted in this State or jurisdictions outside of this State shall be lawful provided that:

a. fixed odds wagering shall only be conducted by the fixed odds wagering licensee pursuant to a valid fixed odds wagering license issued by the division as provided for in this act;

b. fixed odds wagering shall be conducted pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. ss.3001 - 3007, as amended, this act, any related intrastate contracts, and rules and regulations promulgated by the division pursuant to this act;

c. in addition to the provisions of the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. ss.3001 - 3007, fixed odds wagering conducted on in-State races shall require a written agreement with the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association for such wagering on the associations' respective breeds;

d. the division has approved a contract or agreement, if any, with a person or entity to conduct or operate fixed odds wagering and to act as the agent for the authority or racetrack permit holder in all fixed odds wagering matters approved by the division, pursuant to section 5 of this act, P.L.2021, c.193 (C.5:5-194), including but not limited to the portion of fixed odds revenues payable to such person or entity conducting or operating fixed odds wagering;

e. fixed odds wagers are submitted to and accepted by the fixed odds wagering licensee in person, by direct telephone call, or by communication through other electronic media, as appropriate; and

f. fixed odds wagers are placed through the fixed odds wagering system authorized in accordance with the provisions of this act, P.L.2021, c.192 (C.5:5-190 et al.), and in accordance with division rules, regulations, and conditions established therefor.

L.2021, c.193, s.4.

This section added to the Rutgers Database: 2021-11-04 15:05:33.

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