Louisiana Revised Statutes 4:166.6 – Deduction on exotic wagering pools; special deduction on multiple choice exotic wagering pools; allocation of proceeds
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 4:166.6
- Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
A.(1) In addition to any license fees imposed by La. Rev. Stat. 4:161, in addition to any commissions to be deducted under La. Rev. Stat. 4:161,* in addition to any deductions required by the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 4:166.1, 166.2, and 166.5, there shall be imposed additionally a four and one-half percent deduction to be taken from the total daily pools of all exotic wagering pools as hereinafter defined.
(2) From the proceeds derived from the deduction in Subsection (A)(1), an amount equal to four percent of the applicable pools shall be paid to the track licensee conducting the race meeting at which the deduction was made. Not less than fifty percent of the proceeds of such deduction shall be distributed by such track licensee as purses at the race meeting next following delivery of said proceeds.
(3) From the proceeds derived from the deduction in Subsection A(1), an amount equal to one-half percent of the applicable pools shall be paid to the state.
B. Exotic wagering pools for purposes of this Section shall include all pari-mutuel pools for each race conducted at each race meeting in this state which require selection of three or more horses. Examples of such exotic wagering pools and common usage are trifecta, twin trifecta, and super six. However, application of this Section shall not be limited to these wagers but shall be applicable to all pari-mutuel pools requiring selection of three or more horses.
Acts 1986, No. 199, §1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1992, No. 984, §3. *As appears in enrolled bill.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, No. 199, §2.}}