La. Admin. Code tit. 35 § XVII-13147

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section XVII-13147 - Wagering Terminal Historical Horse Race Display

A. All wagering terminals shall have video displays that clearly identify the entertaining theme, if any, being used to offer pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing. The video display shall make available the rules of the historical horse racing wager and the award that will be paid to the patron when the patron obtains a specific win.

B. All paytable information, rules of play, and help screen information shall be available to a patron prior to placing a wager.

C. All wagering terminals shall have video displays that make available to the patron the rules of any features or interactive functions that may occur on the patron interface as part of the entertaining display of the wager and its outcome. The video displays shall:

1. clearly identify the entertaining theme, if any, being used to offer pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing;

2. make the following information available to the patron:

a. all paytable information, rules of play, and help screen information;

b. the award that will be paid to the patron when the patron obtains a specific win; and

c. the rules of any features or interactive functions that may occur as part of the entertaining display of the wager and its outcome;

3. provide the race data in a reasonable manner as to not discourage patrons who wish to handicap from doing so; and

4. allows the patron to compare their picks against the true order of finish.

D. The video display shall clearly indicate whether awards are designated in credits or currency.

E. All wagering terminals shall display the following information to the patron at all times the wagering terminal is available for patron wager input:

1. the patron's current credit balance in currency or credits;

2. the current bet amount;

3. the amount won for the last completed wager until the next wager starts or betting options are modified;

4. the patron's options selected for the last completed wager until the next wager starts or a new selection is made; and

5. a disclaimer stating "Malfunction Voids All Pays" or some equivalent wording approved by the commission. This may be presented as a permanent sign on the terminal.

F. Entertaining features that simulate bonus or free plays shall meet the following requirements:

1. the initiation of a bonus or free play shall only be based on the result of the wager placed by the patron on the result of the historical horse race selected for the wager;

2. the bonus or free play shall not require additional money to be wagered by the patron;

3. the entertaining display shall make it clear to the patron that the patron is in bonus mode to avoid the possibility of the patron unknowingly leaving the wagering terminal while in a bonus mode; and

4. if the bonus or free play requires an input from the patron, the terminal shall provide a means to complete the bonus or free play from a touch screen or hard button.

G. Electronic metering displays shall:

1. at all times include all credits or cash available for the patron to wager or cash out unless the terminal is in an error or malfunction state. This information is not required when the patron is viewing a menu or help screen item;

2. reflect the value of every prize at the end of a wager and add it to the patron's credit meter, except for handpays; and

3. show the cash value collected by the patron upon a cashout unless the terminal is in an error or malfunction state. The production of a voucher containing this information shall be sufficient.

H. A wager is complete when the final transfer to the patron's credit meter takes place or when all credits wagered are lost.

La. Admin. Code tit. 35, § XVII-13147

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 481824 (7/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:142 and R.S. 4:148.