Chapter Game 9

Game 9.17   Approval of deductions.

Ch. Game 9 Note Note: Chapter RACE 9 was renumbered chapter WGC 9 and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1. and 6., Stats., Register, March, 1995, No. 471.

Ch. Game 9 Note Note: Chapter WGC 9 was renumbered chapter Game 9 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register November 2003 No. 575.

Game 9.01 Game 9.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the types of wagering pools and manner of calculating payouts. No form of wagering other than those authorized by the division shall be implemented.

Game 9.01 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.02 Game 9.02 Approval of pools. No wagering pool shall be conducted except in accordance with the rules of the division. Promulgation of rules governing operation of a pool shall not constitute prior approval of the division. Requests for new wagering pools shall be submitted by the association and accompanied by a proven totalizator program currently in use in the United States and rules governing each proposed wagering pool. An association may supplement any pari-mutuel pool to guarantee a minimum distribution with prior written approval from the division.

Game 9.02 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.03 Game 9.03 Win pool. The association shall deduct the amount wagered on the wagering interest which finishes first from the net pool, the balance remaining being the profit. The profit shall be divided by the amount wagered on the wagering interest finishing first, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to win; payout shall be return of amount wagered and profit.

Game 9.03(1) (1) In the event of a dead heat for first involving animals of 2 different wagering interests, the win pool shall be distributed as if a place pool; if involving animals of 3 different wagering interests, the win pool shall be distributed as if a show pool.

Game 9.03(2) (2) In the event no win ticket is sold on the wagering interest which finishes first, the net win pool shall be distributed to holders of win tickets on the animal finishing second, if any; otherwise, among holders of win tickets on the animal finishing third.

Game 9.03 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.04 Game 9.04 Place pool. The association shall deduct the amounts wagered to place on the first 2 animals to finish from the net pool to determine the profit. The profit shall be divided into 2 equal amounts; one-half of the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered to place on the first finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to place on the first finisher; and one-half of the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered to place on the second finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to place on the second finisher. Payouts shall be return of the amount wagered and profit thereon as to each of the first 2 finishers.

Game 9.04(1) (1) In the event of a dead heat for first between animals representing 2 different wagering interests, the place pool shall be distributed as if one wagering interest finished first and the other finished second; if between animals representing 3 different wagering interests, the place pool shall be distributed as if a show pool.

Game 9.04(2) (2) In the event of a dead heat for second between animals representing 2 or more different interests, the profit shall be divided in half with one-half allocated for wagers to place on the animal which finished first, and the other half divided equally so as to allocate one-fourth of the profit on the net place pool for wagers to place on each of 2 animals finishing in a dead heat for second, or one-sixth of the profits for wagers to place on each of the 3 animals finishing in a dead heat for second.

Game 9.04(3) (3) In the event no place ticket is sold on an animal which finishes either first or second, then the place pool shall be distributed as a win pool and distributed to the holders of place tickets on the animal finishing first or second.

Game 9.04(4) (4) In the event no place ticket is sold on both of the wagering interests which finish first or second, the net place pool shall be distributed to holders of place tickets on the animal finishing third.

Game 9.04 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; CR 03-070: cr. (4) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 9.05 Game 9.05 Show pool. The association shall deduct the amounts wagered to show on the first 3 animals to finish from the net pool to determine the profit. The profit shall be divided into 3 equal amounts. One-third of the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered to show on the first finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on the first finisher; one-third of the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered to show on the second finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on such second finisher; and one-third of the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered to show on the third finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on such third finisher. Payouts shall be return of amount wagered and profit thereon as to each of the first 3 finishers.

Game 9.05(1) (1) In the event of a dead heat for first between 2 animals involving different wagering interests or 3 animals involving 3 different wagering interests, the show pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

Game 9.05(2) (2) In the event of a dead heat for second between 2 animals involving 2 different wagering interests, the show pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred; if between 3 animals involving 2 or 3 wagering interests, one-third of the profit shall be allocated to wagers to show on the animal finishing first and the remaining two-thirds of the profit shall be divided equally by the number of wagering interests finishing in a dead heat for second for proportionate distribution on wagers to show for each wagering interest finishing in a dead heat for second.

Game 9.05(3) (3) In the event of a dead heat for third between animals involving 2 or more wagering interests, two-thirds of the profit shall be allocated to wagers to show on the first 2 finishers, and the remaining one-third shall be divided equally by the number of the wagering interests finishing in a dead heat for third for proportionate distribution on wagers to show for each wagering interest finishing in a dead heat for third.

Game 9.05(4) (4) In the event only 2 animals finish in a race, the show pool, if any, shall be distributed as if a place pool. If only one animal finishes, the place and show pools, if any, shall be distributed as if a win pool. If no animal finishes, all money wagered on the race shall be refunded upon presentation or surrender of pari-mutuel tickets sold.

Game 9.05(5) (5) In the event no show ticket is sold on a animal which finishes first or second or third, then, the show pool shall be distributed as a place pool and distributed to the holders of show tickets on the animals finishing first, second or third.

Game 9.05 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.06 Game 9.06 Daily double wagering. The association shall deduct the amount wagered on the winning combination, such being the animal or wagering interest which finishes first in the first daily double race combined with the animal or wagering interest which finishes first in the second daily double race from the net pool to determine the profit; the profit is divided by the amount wagered on the winning combination, the quotient being the profit per dollar wagered on the winning daily double combination. Payout shall be the amount wagered and profit thereon.

Game 9.06(1) (1) In the event of a dead heat for first involving 2 different wagering interests, in one of the 2 daily double races, the daily double pool shall be distributed as if a place pool, with half of the profit allocated to wagers combining the single winner of one daily double race and one of the wagering interests involved in the dead heat in the other daily double race with the other half of the profit allocated to wagers combining the single winner of one daily double race and the other wagering interest involved in the dead heat in the other daily double race.

Game 9.06(2) (2) In the event of dead heats for first involving different wagering interests in each of the daily double races, resulting in 4, 6, or 9 winning combinations; profits shall be divided into a corresponding number of parts and calculated and distributed in the same manner as the show pool using the appropriate number of winning combinations in lieu thereof.

Game 9.06(3) (3) If no ticket is sold combining both winners of the daily double, the net pool shall be apportioned between those having tickets including the winner of the first race of the daily double and those having tickets including the winner of the last race of the daily double, and shall be calculated and distributed as a place pool.

Game 9.06(4) (4) If no ticket is sold including the winner of the first race of the daily double, the entire net pool shall be paid to the holders of tickets which include the winner of the last race of the daily double.

Game 9.06(5) (5) If no ticket is sold including the winner of the last race of the daily double, the entire net pool shall be paid to the holders of tickets which include the winner of the first race of the daily double.

Game 9.06(6) (6) If, after daily double wagering has commenced and an animal not coupled with another as a wagering interest in the daily double is excused by the stewards or is prevented from racing because of failure of the starting box to open properly, then daily double wagers combining such animal shall be deducted from the daily double pool and refunded upon presentation and surrender of daily double tickets.

Game 9.06(7) (7) If, after the first race of the daily double has been run, and an animal not coupled with another as a wagering interest in the second race of the daily double is excused by the stewards or prevented from racing because of failure of the starting box to open properly, then daily double wagers combining the winner of the first daily double race with the animals prevented from racing in the second daily double race shall be allocated consolation payouts.

Game 9.06(7)(a) (a) Consolation daily double payouts shall be determined by dividing the net daily double pool by the amount wagered combining the winner of the first daily double race with every animal or wagering interest scheduled to start in the second daily double race, such quotient being the consolation payout per dollar wagered combining the winner of the first daily double race with the animal prevented from racing in the second daily double race;

Game 9.06(7)(b) (b) Consolation payouts shall be deducted from the net daily double pool before calculation and allocation of wagers on the winning daily double combination.

Game 9.06(8) (8) If for any reason either daily double race is canceled or declared “no race” by the stewards, then the net daily double pool shall be distributed to wagering combinations which include the animal or wagering interest which finished first in the daily double race that is run.

Game 9.06(9) (9) If no daily double ticket is sold requiring distribution, then the entire daily double pool shall be refunded upon presentation and surrender of daily double tickets.

Game 9.06 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.07 Game 9.07 Quiniela wagering. The association shall deduct the amount wagered on the winning combinations, being the first 2 finishers irrespective of which animal finishes first and which animal finishes second, from the net pool to determine the profit; the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered on the winning combination, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered on the winning quiniela combination; payout shall be the amount wagered and profit.

Game 9.07(1) (1) In the event of a dead heat for first: between animals involving 2 different wagering interests, the net quiniela pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred; if between animals involving 3 different wagering interests, the net quiniela pool is distributed as if a show pool and shall be allocated to wagers combining any of the 3 animals finishing in a dead heat for first.

Game 9.07(2) (2) In the event of a dead heat for second: between animals involving 2 different wagering interests, the net quiniela pool shall be distributed as if a place pool and allocated to wagers combining the first finisher with either animal finishing in a dead heat for second; if between animals involving 3 different wagering interests, the net quiniela pool shall be distributed as if a show pool and allocated to wagers combining the first animal with each of the three animals finishing in a dead heat for second.

Game 9.07(3) (3) In the event no quiniela ticket is sold combining the first finisher with one of the animals finishing in a dead heat for second, then the net quiniela pool shall be allocated to wagers combining the first finisher with the other animal finishing in a dead heat for second.

Game 9.07(4) (4) In the event no quiniela ticket is sold combining the first finisher with either of the animals finishing in a dead heat for second, then the net quiniela pool shall be allocated to wagers combining the 2 animals finishing in the dead heat for second.

Game 9.07(5) (5) In the event no quiniela ticket is sold combining the first finisher with either of the animals finishing in a dead heat for second, or combining the 2 animals which finished in a dead heat for second, then the net quiniela pool shall be distributed as if a show pool shall be allocated to wagers combining any of the first 3 finishers with any other animals.

Game 9.07(6) (6) In the event no quiniela ticket is sold combining the first 2 finishers, then the net quiniela pool shall be distributed as if a place pool and allocated to wagers combining the first finisher with any other animals and wagers combining the second finisher with any other animal.

Game 9.07(7) (7) In the event no quiniela ticket is sold combining animals or wagering interests as would require distribution then the entire quiniela pool shall be refunded upon presentation and surrender of quiniela tickets thereon.

Game 9.07 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.08 Game 9.08 Exacta or perfecta wagering. The association may offer exacta or perfecta wagering and these rules shall apply to both. The association shall deduct the amount wagered on the winning combination, being the first 2 finishers in exact order as officially posted, from the net pool to determine the profit; the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered on the winning combination, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered on the winning exacta combination; payout shall be the amount wagered and profit thereon.

Game 9.08(1) (1) If no ticket is sold on the winning combination of an exacta pool, the net pool shall be distributed equally between holders of tickets selecting the winning animal to finish first and holders of tickets selecting the second place animal to finish second.

Game 9.08(2) (2) In case of a dead heat between 2 animals for first place, the net exacta pool shall be calculated and distributed as a place pool to holders of tickets of the winning combinations. In case of a dead heat between 2 animals for second place, the exacta pool shall be figured as a place pool, the holders of tickets combining the winning animal and the 2 animals finishing second participating in the payout.

Game 9.08(3) (3) In the event of a dead heat for second place, if no ticket is sold on one of the 2 winning combinations, the entire net pool shall be calculated as a win pool and distributed to those holding tickets on the other winning combination.

Game 9.08(4) (4) If no tickets combine the winning animal with either of the place animals in the dead heat, the exacta pool shall be calculated and distributed as a place pool to holders of tickets representing any interest in the net pool.

Game 9.08(5) (5) If no ticket is sold that would require distribution on an exacta pool as above defined, the association shall refund all tickets on the exacta pool.

Game 9.08 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.

Game 9.09 Game 9.09 Quiniela double pools.

Game 9.09(1) (1) The quiniela double requires selection of the first 2 finishers, irrespective of order, in each of 2 specified races. Quiniela double tickets shall be purchased for both of the 2 quiniela double races prior to the first of the 2 races, without any exchange of tickets between the first and second races.

Game 9.09(2) (2) The net quiniela double pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish:

Game 9.09(2)(a) (a) If animals representing the same wagering interest finish as the first 2 finishers in either race, as a single price pool to those selecting the animals representing the same wagering interest combined with the next separate wagering interest in the official order of finish for that race, as well as the first 2 finishers in the corresponding quiniela double race, otherwise;

Game 9.09(2)(b) (b) As a single price pool to those who selected the first 2 finishers in each of the 2 quiniela double races. If there is no ticket selecting the first 2 finishers in each of the quiniela double races, then;

Game 9.09(2)(c) (c) As a single price pool to those who selected the first 2 finishers in the first quiniela double race. If there is no ticket selecting the first 2 finishers in the first quiniela double race, then;

Game 9.09(2)(d) (d) The entire pool shall be refunded on quiniela double wagers for those races.

Game 9.09(3) (3) If there is a dead heat for first in either of the 2 quiniela double races involving:

Game 9.09(3)(a) (a) Animals representing the same wagering interest, the quiniela double pool shall be distributed to those selecting the animals representing the same wagering interest combined with the next separate wagering interest in the official order of finish for that race.

Game 9.09(3)(b) (b) Animals representing 2 wagering interests, the quiniela double pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

Game 9.09(3)(c) (c) Animals representing 3 or more wagering interests, the quiniela double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

Game 9.09(4) (4) If there is a dead heat for second in either of the quiniela double races involving animals representing the same wagering interest, the quiniela double pool shall be distributed as if no dead heat occurred.

Game 9.09(5) (5) If there is a dead heat for second in either of the quiniela double races involving animals representing 2 or more wagering interests, the quiniela double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

Game 9.09(6) (6) If a wagering interest in the first half of the quiniela double is scratched prior to the first quiniela double race being declared official, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched wagering interest shall be deducted from the quiniela double pool and refunded.

Game 9.09(7) (7) If a wagering interest in the second half of the quiniela double is scratched prior to the close of wagering on the first quiniela double race, all money wagered on combinations including the scratched wagering interest shall be deducted from the quiniela double pool and refunded.

Game 9.09(8) (8) If a wagering interest in the second half of the quiniela double is scratched after the close of wagering on the first quiniela double race, all wagers combining the winning combination in the first race with a combination including the scratched wagering interest in the second race shall be allocated a consolation payout. In calculating the consolation payout the net quiniela double pool shall be divided by the total amount wagered on the winning combination in the first race and an unbroken consolation price obtained. The broken consolation price is multiplied by the dollar value of wagers on the winning combination in the first race combined with a combination including the scratched wagering interest in the second race to obtain the consolation payout. Breakage is not declared in this calculation. The consolation payout is deducted from the net quiniela double pool before calculation and distribution of the winning quiniela double payout. In the event of a dead heat involving separate wagering interests, the net quiniela double pool shall be distributed as a profit split.

Game 9.09(9) (9) If either of the quiniela double races is canceled prior to the first quiniela double race, or the first quiniela double race is declared no race, the entire quiniela double pool shall be refunded on quiniela double wagers for those races.

Game 9.09(10) (10) If the second quiniela double race is canceled or declared no race after the conclusion of the first quiniela double race, the net quiniela double pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to wagers selecting the winning combination in the first quiniela double race. If there are no wagers selecting the winning combination in the first quiniela double race, the entire quiniela double pool shall be refunded on quiniela double wagers for those races.

Game 9.09 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; r. and recr. Register, December, 1994, No. 468, eff. 1-1-95.

Game 9.10 Game 9.10 Trifecta wagering. The association shall deduct the amount wagered on the winning combination, being the first 3 finishers in exact order as officially posted, from the net pool to determine the profit; the profit shall be divided by the amount wagered on the winning combination, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered on the winning trifecta combination. The payout shall be both the amount wagered and the profit.

Game 9.10(1) (1) If no ticket is sold on the winning combination, the profit shall be apportioned equally among the holders of tickets selecting the first and second place animals in exact order.

Game 9.10(2) (2) If no ticket selecting the first and second animals is sold, the profit shall be apportioned equally among the holders of tickets selecting the animal finishing first.

Game 9.10(3) (3) If a race on which there is trifecta wagering results in a dead heat for first place, the winning combinations shall include the first 2 animals as finishing in either first or second and the animal finishing third.

Game 9.10(4) (4) If a race on which there is trifecta wagering results in a dead heat for second place, the winning combinations shall include the animal finishing first and the 2 animals finishing in a dead heat as finishing in either second or third.

Game 9.10(5) (5) If a race on which there is trifecta wagering results in a dead heat for third place, the winning combinations shall include the animal finishing first, the animal finishing second and either of the animals finishing in a dead heat for third as finishing third.

Game 9.10(6) (6) In all combinations described in subs. (3), (4) and (5), the profit shall be divided in separate pools, calculated as a place pool and paid off accordingly.

Game 9.10(7) (7) If a race on which there is trifecta wagering results in a triple dead heat or double dead heat, the net pool shall be divided by the number of all such win, place and show combinations thus formed, calculated as separate pools and paid off accordingly.

Game 9.10(8) (8) If an animal is scratched or declared a nonstarter, no trifecta tickets designating such an animal shall be issued. All tickets previously issued designating such animal shall be refunded and the money representing those tickets shall be deducted from the total pool.

Game 9.10(9) (9) If no ticket is sold that would require distribution of the net trifecta pool to a winner as above defined, the association shall make a full refund of the net trifecta pool.

Game 9.10 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; CR 03-070: am. (2), r. (3) to (6), renum. (7) to (12) to be (3) to (8) and am. (6), cr. (9) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 9.11 Game 9.11 Twin trifecta pools.

Game 9.11(1) (1) The twin trifecta requires selection of the first 3 finishers, in their exact order, in each of 2 designated races. After the official declaration of the first 3 wagering interests to finish in the first race of the twin trifecta, each patron holding a winning ticket shall, prior to the running of the second twin trifecta race, exchange the winning ticket for both the monetary value established by the mutuel department and a twin trifecta exchange ticket, and at that time shall select the 3 wagering interests to finish in the second race of the twin trifecta in order as officially posted. No twin trifecta exchange ticket for the second race shall be issued except upon surrender of the twin trifecta tickets from the first race as described in this section. Mutuel windows shall be open for the purpose of cashing and exchanging winning twin trifecta tickets only after the first half of the twin trifecta has been declared official. Twin trifecta tickets shall be sold in not less than $2 denominations; however, the association may elect to offer $1 twin trifecta wagers in multiple wagers, such as box, wheel, key or rundown, provided each transaction has a minimum value of $2.

Game 9.11(2) (2) After wagering closes for the first half of the twin trifecta, the mutuel department shall divide the net distributable pool into separate pools of equal amount, or the association may divide the pools at a different percentage rate if approval is granted by the division. Requests for approval shall be in writing and shall be made at least 10 days prior to the proposed date of implementation. Approval may be granted if the following conditions are met:

Game 9.11(2)(a) (a) A successful tote test is completed;

Game 9.11(2)(b) (b) The public is notified 7 days prior to implementation; and