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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics » Chapter 41-4 - Mutuel Betting and License Fees

Section 41-4-1. – Meets at which betting authorized — Types of mutuels.

§ 41-4-1. Meets at which betting authorized — Types of mutuels. (a) The division of gaming and athletics licensing may permit at racing events, licensed under the provisions of chapter 3 of this title, betting under pari-mutuel system, so-called, or auction mutuel system, so-called, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (b) Events run under […]

Section 41-4-10. – Unclaimed winnings.

§ 41-4-10. Unclaimed winnings. The amount of unclaimed money, as determined by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, now held or that shall hereafter be held by any licensee, on account of outstanding and un-cashed winning tickets, shall, at the expiration of one year after the close of the meeting during which the tickets […]

Section 41-4-11. – Entry of premises for inspection of operations.

§ 41-4-11. Entry of premises for inspection of operations. The division of gaming and athletics licensing may authorize members of the division, or duly authorized deputies, to enter upon the premises at any racing event for the purpose of inspecting books and records; supervising and examining cashiers, ticket sellers, pool sellers, and other persons handling […]

Section 41-4-12. – Monthly statement of receipts — Payments to treasurer.

§ 41-4-12. Monthly statement of receipts — Payments to treasurer. The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall, on or before the tenth day of each month, prepare and file with the general treasurer a full and complete statement of its receipts from all sources, and shall turn over to the general treasurer all moneys […]

Section 41-4-13. – [Repealed.]

§ 41-4-13. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 14; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 11, § 2; P.L. 1944, ch. 1449, § 2; P.L. 1945, ch. 1567, art. 4, § 2; P.L. 1946, ch. 1718, § 2; P.L. 1947, ch. 1887, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 1951, […]

Section 41-4-14.1. – Local approval.

§ 41-4-14.1. Local approval. Section 41-4-14 shall take effect upon the approval of the voters of any city or town voting on the question allowing the sport of dog racing, subject, however, to an affirmative vote as provided in chapter 9 of this title. History of Section.P.L. 1975, ch. 229, § 2; P.L. 1981, ch. […]

Section 41-4-2. – Betting only at track — Minors prohibited.

§ 41-4-2. Betting only at track — Minors prohibited. The pari-mutuel system, so-called, or other form of betting system authorized by this chapter, shall not be used or permitted at any location other than the race track at which the horse racing event is licensed to be conducted. No licensee shall knowingly permit any minor […]

Section 41-4-3. – Tax on pari-mutuel betting.

§ 41-4-3. Tax on pari-mutuel betting. (a) Each licensee conducting racing events under the pari-mutuel system shall pay to the state, and there is hereby imposed: (1) A tax at the rate of three percent (3%) of the total money wagered on so-called straight (win, place, or show) wagering on the events; and (2) A […]

Section 41-4-4. – Licensee’s commission under pari-mutuel system.

§ 41-4-4. Licensee’s commission under pari-mutuel system. (a) Each licensee under the pari-mutuel system may retain as the licensee’s commission: (1) Not to exceed sixteen percent (16%) of the total amount of money wagered on so-called straight (win, place, or show) wagering on events; and (2) Not to exceed eighteen percent (18%) of the total […]

Section 41-4-4.1. – Support of division activities — Tax.

§ 41-4-4.1. Support of division activities — Tax. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 41-4-3 or § 41-3.1-6, each licensee conducting racing events under the pari-mutuel system shall collect an additional five percent (5%) of all money wagered on the multiple pools at racing tracks. “Multiple pools” shall be defined as all forms of wagering […]

Section 41-4-5. – Taxes and license fees under auction mutuel system.

§ 41-4-5. Taxes and license fees under auction mutuel system. If events are conducted under the auction mutuel system the following taxes and license fees are hereby imposed: (1) As to Class B events, a tax of two percent (2%) of the total amount of money wagered and also a license fee of two hundred […]

Section 41-4-6. – Licensee’s commission under auction mutuel system.

§ 41-4-6. Licensee’s commission under auction mutuel system. Each licensee under the auction mutuel system may retain, as the licensee’s commission, not to exceed five percent (5%) of the total amount of money wagered. History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 12; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 11, § […]

Section 41-4-7. – Class D license fee.

§ 41-4-7. Class D license fee. Events run under Class D shall pay a fee not exceeding ten dollars ($10.00) per day; provided, however, that no wagering of any sort shall be allowed at the events. History of Section.P.L. 1934, ch. 2086, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 12, § 12; P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. […]

Section 41-4-9. – Accounting system — Supervision of betting.

§ 41-4-9. Accounting system — Supervision of betting. The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall devise a system of accounting and shall supervise betting at a track in a manner so that the rights of the state are protected, and shall collect all fees and licenses under rules and regulations as it shall prescribe. […]