038-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-6

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 10-6 - Duties of Simulcast Operator

(a) A simulcast operator conducts and operates a pari-mutuel wagering system at one or more guest associations on the results of horse races being held or conducted and simulcast from the enclosures of one or more host associations pursuant to its agreement with such guest and host association and with the approval of the Commission.

(b) A simulcast operator shall provide:

  • (i) Adequate transmitting and/or receiving equipment which shall not interfere with the closed circuit TV system of the host track association for officiating any on-track patron information. All equipment shall be of acceptable broadcast quality.
  • (ii) Pari-mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds display, modems and/or switching units enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communication between the sending and the receiving associations.

(c) A simulcast operator shall conduct the pari-mutuel wagering at a guest association pursuant to the applicable Commission rules.

(d) The Commission shall appoint at least one steward to supervise all approved simulcast facilities and may require additional stewards as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the public interest.

(e) At the request of the Commission, for a period of one year the simulcast operator shall furnish a copy of simulcast races. Copies shall be in such form and content as requested by the Commission.

(f) The simulcast operator shall initiate tests of its equipment, and data communication to assure proper operation of the system.

(g) The simulcast operator shall, at the request of any representative of the Commission, display a listing of all locations within this state enabled to receive the simulcast; and failure to do so is grounds for immediate summary suspension of license and immediate cessation of simulcasting activities.

(h) The simulcast operator shall maintain such security controls over its uplink and communications system as directed by the Commission.

(i) The simulcast operator 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.

(j) Every simulcast operator shall file with the Commission an annual report of its simulcast operations and a financial statement.

(k) The simulcast operator shall not operate a simulcasting facility during the time a live pari-mutuel event is being performed within the state if such facility is within 100 miles of the live event as per W.S. § 11-25-102(a),(vii),(C). During the time of such live event, the simulcasting operator shall offer simulcasting at each live pari-mutuel event as the Commission may require. (See also Chapter 10, Section 7. (f).)

038-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-6

Amended, Eff. 4/12/2016.

Amended, Eff. 4/24/2017.