01-017 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 16 - Duties of the off-track betting facility

An off-track betting facility shall provide:

1. A downlink system which shall not interfere with the closed circuit television system utilized by the off-track betting facility.

2. An downlink consisting of a Ku/C-band earth station with steerable reflector feed, Ku/C-band receive antenna compliant with the FCC two degree beam width regulation, Ku/C-band receivers, microwave or fiber optic link or other means of video communications, switching unit, TV color monitors, video tape recorders, description system and controlling computer terminals; all to be of network broadcast quality and meet applicable FCC and commission regulations and orders;

3. Pari-mutuel terminals, pari-mutuel odds display, modems and/or switching unit at the off-track betting facility enabling pari-mutuel data transmissions, and data communication to and from the totalizer utilized by the organization licensee;

4. A voice communication system between each off-track betting facility and the organization licensee providing direct voice contact between the stewards and pari-mutuel departments;

5. A video record of all simulcasts, in decoded form and shall provide a copy of that record on either 1/2" or 3/4" video cassette when requested by the commission;

6. Not less than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of transmission of the racing program for each day or night, a test program of its receiver, description, and decoding, and date communication to assure proper operation of the system;

7. A separate outstanding ticket liability account must be maintained if the totalizer system utilized by the off-track betting facility is independent from that of the organization licensee;

8. Such security controls over its downlink and communications system as directed by the commission;

9. It shall be the responsibility of the off-track betting facility to comply with the commission emergency stop betting procedures;

10. A report of its pari-mutuel operations not more than 90 days following the conclusion of each race meeting conducted by contracting organization licensee; and shall offer its business records for examination by the commission at its request; and 11. An annual report of its simulcast operations and an audited financial statement.

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01-017 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 16