Section 230-RICR-30-30-4.4 - Simulcast WageringA. Duties of Simulcast Host. Every Host Association Simulcasting its Performance, if requested, may contract with an authorized receiver for the purpose of providing authorized users its Simulcast. 1. A Host Association is responsible for content of the Simulcast and shall use all reasonable effort to present a Simulcast which offers the viewers an exemplary depiction of each Performance.2. Unless otherwise permitted by the Division, every Simulcast will contain in its video content a digital display of actual time of Day, the name of the host facility from where it emanates, the number of the Contest being displayed, and any other relevant information available to Patrons at the host facility.3. The Host Association shall maintain such security controls including encryption over its uplink and communications systems as directed or approved by the Division.B. Duties of Authorized Receiver. An authorized receiver conducts and operates a pari-mutuel wagering system on the results of Contest being held or conducted and Simulcast from the enclosures of one (1) or more Host Associations and with the approval of the Division. 1. An authorized receiver shall provide: a. Adequate transmitting and receivable equipment of acceptable broadcasting quality, which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the Host Association for providing any host facility Patron information.b. Pari-Mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds displays, modems and switching units enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communications between the Host and Guest Associations.c. A voice communication system between each Guest Association and the Host Association providing timely voice contact among the Division designees, placing judges and pari-mutuel departments.2. The Guest Association and all authorized receivers shall conduct pari-mutuel wagering pursuant to the applicable Division rules.3. The Division may designate at least one official to supervise all approved Simulcast facilities and may require additional designees as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the public interest.4. The Guest Association receiving a live audiovisual signal of a Contest shall make available to the Division any necessary audiovisual equipment for monitoring the Simulcast wagering activities at the Host Association. 5. Not less than thirty (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 communications to assure proper operation of the system.6. The Guest Association shall, in conjunction with the Host Association or associations for which it operates pari-mutuel wagering, provide the Division with a certified report of its pari-mutuel operation as directed by the Division.7. The Guest Association shall establish procedures and maintain backup devices for its transmitter, encryption and decoding, and data communication in the event of a malfunction or equipment breakdown.C. Minus Pool. In the event that a Minus Pool occurs in any pari-mutuel pool of a Simulcast event, the expense of said Minus Pool shall be borne by the Guest Association and the State shall maintain its percentage of the total pool including half of the Breakage of the remaining pool.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-30-4.4