Notice of Proposed Rules
Date of Proposal: March 20, 2006
Proposal Number: PRN 2006-75

Proposal Description:
The proposal is to amend N.J.A.C. 13:71-27.18 to allow New Jersey racetracks, casino simulcasting facilities and the account wagering system to eliminate, at their discretion, certain types of wagering on interstate simulcasts of harness races that are being offered by a sending track association, if there is a written contractual agreement between the New Jersey racetrack and the out-of-state venue (and the request is made before the printing of the race program.) Under current rules New Jersey racetracks, casino simulcasting facilities and the account wagering system must accept all betting pools offered by an interstate simulcast sending facility unless a certain wager is disallowed by New Jersey statute or rule. The proposed amendment would give racetracks latitude under the law to eliminate, at their discretion, certain forms of interstate simulcast wagering that loom as unprofitable because they may attract large-scale bettors whose “wins”are not the financial burden of the out-of-state venues. The proposed amendment appears in the March 20, 2006 edition of the New Jersey Register.

Summary of Proposal:
A detailed summary of the proposed rule is posted on the New Jersey Racing Commission Web site at:

www.njpublicsafety.org/racing/proposed.html

Public Comment:
Public comment on the proposed rule will be accepted until
May 19, 2006. Please direct all comments to:

Gregory Copsetta, Assistant Director
New Jersey Racing Commission
P.O. Box 088, 140 East Front Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0088

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