Notwithstanding ORS § 167.108 to 167.164, a race meet licensee, with the prior approval of the Oregon Racing Commission, may conduct handicapping contests for race meet patrons. Such contests may include, but are not limited to, competitions for prizes for the highest percentage of correct selection of the order of finish of animals from among predetermined races that are live races conducted at the licensee’s race course or simulcast races offered by the licensee, or any combination thereof. Prizes offered for handicapping contests are not part of the pari-mutuel wagering system. [1993 c.682 § 12]

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 462.145

  • Commission: means the Oregon Racing Commission. See Oregon Statutes 462.010
  • Licensee: means a person, partnership, corporation, political subdivision, municipal corporation or any other body holding a license under this chapter. See Oregon Statutes 462.010
  • Race: includes races conducted without wagering, provided one or more races in the meet are conducted with wagering. See Oregon Statutes 462.010
  • Race course: means all the premises used in connection with the conduct of a race meet, including but not limited to, the race track, grandstands, paddock, stables, kennels and all other buildings and grounds adjacent to or appurtenant to the physical limits of the race track. See Oregon Statutes 462.010
  • Race meet: means any exhibition of animal racing where the mutuel system is used in conjunction with any race. See Oregon Statutes 462.010

 

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