Section R. 431.2094 - Pick ThreeRule 2094.
(1) The pick three requires selection of the first-place finisher in each of 3 consecutive contests.(2) The net pick three pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish: (a) As a single price pool to those whose selection finished first in each of the 3 contests.(b) If there are no wagers described in subdivision (a) of this subrule, as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in any 2 of the 3 contests.(c) If there are no wagers described in subdivision (a) or (b) of this subrule, as a single price pool to those who selected the first-place finisher in any 1 of the 3 contests.(d) If there are no wagers described in subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of this subrule, the entire pool shall be refunded on pick 3 wagers for those contests.(3) If there is a dead heat for first in any of the 3 contests, the pick three pool must be distributed as follows: (a) If contestants represent the same betting interest, the pick three pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.(b) If contestants represent 2 or more betting interests, the pick three pool shall be distributed as follows:(i) As a profit split to those whose selections finished first in each of the 3 contests.(ii) If there are no wagers described in paragraph (i) of this subdivision, as a single price pool to those who selected the first place finisher in any 2 of the 3 contests.(iii) If there are no wagers described in paragraph (i) or (ii) of this subdivision, as a single price pool to those who selected the first place finisher in any 1 of the 3 contests.(iv) If there are no wagers described in paragraph (i), (ii), or (iii) of this subdivision, the entire pick three pool shall be refunded.(4) If a wagering interest is scratched for a pick three contest, or is designated to run for purse money only, the association shall substitute 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, for the scratched betting interest for all purposes, including pool calculations. If the win pool total for 2 or more favorites is identical, the substitute selection shall be the betting interest with the lowest program number. The totalisator 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.(5) If all 3 pick three contests are cancelled or declared no contest, the entire pool shall be refunded on pick three wagers for those contests.(6) If 1 or 2 of the pick three contests are cancelled or declared no contest, the pick three pool remains valid and shall be distributed pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule.Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.2094
2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021