Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 9344 - Intrastate simulcasting(a)General rule.--The commission shall permit intrastate simulcasting of live horse racing between the licensed racing entities that conduct live racing.(b)Simulcast signal.--The simulcast signal shall be encoded, and the racetrack receiving the simulcast signal may not send the signal anywhere other than a public location authorized under section 9329 (relating to interstate simulcasting).(c)Forms of pari-mutuel wagering.--All forms of pari-mutuel wagering described in section 9335 (relating to pari-mutuel pool distribution) shall be allowed on a horse race to be simulcasted under this section.(d) Regulations.--The commission may promulgate regulations on wagering and the operation of horse racing.(e) Computation of money wagered.--The money wagered by a patron on a horse race must be computed in the amount of money wagered each racing day for purposes of taxation under section 9334 (relating to State Racing Fund and tax rate).(f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "racing day" consists of a minimum of eight live races, except at thoroughbred tracks on Breeders' Cup Event Day.Added by P.L. TBD 2016 No. 114, § 4, eff. 10/28/2016.