W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-25

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-25 - Wagering

25.1. No racing association shall permit wagering to be made on the grounds of die association on any race run outside of the grounds, except as provided by W. Va. Code § 19-23-12c. No foreign book or gambling device of any kind is permitted on the grounds, nor shall the association provide or permit to be provided any conveniences or facilities for the use of bookmakers, betting commissioners, their agents or their employees, except as provided by die W. Va. Code § 19-23-6. No facilities shall be provided or permitted for the handling of "Come-Back" money at die track. The maintenance of credit accounts or the granting or extension of credit by die association in any form including markers, the payment of commissions in any form, the providing of telephone or other communication services and any other form of aid to bookmakers, betting commissioners, their agents or their employees are prohibited. This subsection does not prohibit wire service privileges or any their form of communication service privileges to legitimate and approved news outlets, which do not service bookmakers, betting commissioners or their agents or their employees. The Racing Commission shall give approval on other forms of communication service before die beginning of the race meeting for which die license is granted.

25.2. No racing association shall permit the making of handbooks on its grounds.

25.3. No minor shall be sold a pari-mutuel ticket nor be permitted to cash a pari-mutuel ticket at any licensed racetrack.

25.4. No association employee who is employed in any function related to racing may directly or indirectly wager money or anything of value on die results of a live race occurring on the grounds of an association licensed by the Commission.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-25