Tri-superfecta Pools

(1) The Tri-superfecta requires selection of the first three finishers, in their exact order, in the first of two designated contests and the first four finishers, in exact order, in the second of the two designated contests. Each winning ticket for the first Tri-superfecta contest must be exchanged for a free ticket on the second Tri-superfecta contest in order to remain eligible for the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. Such tickets may be exchanged only at attended ticket windows prior to the second Tri-superfecta contest. Winning first-half Tri-superfecta tickets will receive both an exchange and a monetary payoff. Both of the designated Tri-superfecta contests shall be included in only one Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(1)) (2) After wagering closes for the first-half of the Tri-superfecta and commissions have been deducted from the pool, the net pool shall then be divided into two separate pools: the first-half Tri-Superfecta pool and the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(2)) (3) In the first Tri-superfecta contest only, winning tickets shall be determined using the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the first Tri-superfecta contest: (a) as a single price pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first three betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then (b) as a single price pool to those whose combination included, in correct sequence, the first two betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then (c) as a single price pool to those whose combination correctly selected the first-place betting interest only, but if there are no such wagers; then (d) ahe entire Tri-superfecta pool shall be refunded on Tri-superfecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be canceled. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(3)) (4) If no first-half Tri-superfecta ticket selects the first three finishers of that contest in exact order, winning ticket holders shall not receive any exchange tickets for the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. In such case, the second-half Tri-superfecta pool shall be retained and added to any existing Tri-superfecta carryover pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(4)) (5) Winning tickets from the first-half of the Tri-superfecta shall be exchanged for tickets selecting the first four finishers of the second-half of the Tri-superfecta. The second-half Tri-superfecta pool shall be distributed to winning wagers in the following precedence, based upon the official order of finish for the second Tri-superfecta contest: (a) as a single price pool, including any existing carryover monies, to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four betting interests, but if there are no such tickets; then (b) the entire second-half Tri-superfecta pool for that contest shall be added to any existing carryover monies and retained for the corresponding second-half Tri-superfecta pool of the next performance. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(5)) (6) If a winning first-half Tri-superfecta ticket is not presented for cashing and exchange prior to the second-half Tri-superfecta contest, the ticket holder may still collect the monetary value associated with the first-half Tri-superfecta pool but forfeits all rights to any distribution of the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(6)) (7) Coupled entries and mutuel fields shall be prohibited in Tri-superfecta contests. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(7)) (8) Should a betting interest in the first-half of the Tri-superfecta be scratched, those Tri-superfecta tickets including the scratched betting interest shall be refunded. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(8)) (9) Should a betting interest in the second-half of the Tri-superfecta be scratched, an announcement concerning the scratch shall be made and a reasonable amount of time shall be provided for exchange of tickets that include the scratched betting interest. If tickets have not been exchanged prior to the close of betting for the second Tri-superfecta contest, the ticket holder forfeits all rights to the second-half Tri-superfecta pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(9)) (10) If, due to a late scratch, the number of betting interests in the second-half of the Tri-superfecta is reduced to fewer than the minimum, all exchange tickets and outstanding first-half winning tickets shall be entitled to the second-half Tri-superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Tri-superfecta carryover. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(10)) (11) If there is a dead heat or multiple dead heats in either the first- or second-half of the Tri-superfecta, all Tri-superfecta tickets selecting the correct order of finish, counting a betting interest involved in a dead heat as finishing in any dead-heated position, shall be a winner. In the case of a dead heat occurring in: (a) the first-half of the Tri-superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a profit split; (b) the second-half of the Tri-superfecta, the payoff shall be calculated as a single price pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(11)) (12) If either of the Tri-superfecta contests are canceled prior to the first Tri-superfecta contest, or the first Tri-superfecta contest is declared "no contest", the entire Tri-superfecta pool shall be refunded on Tri-Superfecta wagers for that contest and the second-half shall be canceled. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(12)) (13) If the second-half Tri-superfecta contest is canceled or declared "no contest", all exchange tickets and outstanding first-half winning Tri-superfecta tickets shall be entitled to the net Tri-superfecta pool for that contest as a single price pool, but not the Tri-superfecta carryover. If no there are no such tickets, the net Tri-Superfecta pool shall be distributed as described in 205 CMR 6.44(3) of the Tri-superfecta rules. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(13)) (14) The Tri-superfecta carryover may be capped at a designated level approved by the Commission so that if, at the close of any performance, the amount in the Tri-superfecta carryover equals or exceeds the designated cap, the Tri-superfecta carryover will be frozen until it is won or distributed under other provisions of 205 CMR 6.44. After the second-half Tri-superfecta carryover is frozen, 100% of the net Tri-superfecta pool for each individual contest shall be distributed to winners of the first-half of the Tri-superfecta pool. When the Tri- superfecta has been capped, the carryover jackpot will be paid only to ticket holders who correctly selected the Trifecta in the first half of the Tri-superfecta and exchanged their tickets and correctly selected the superfecta in the second half. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(14)) (15) A written request for permission to distribute the Tri-Superfecta carryover on a specific performance may be submitted to the Commission. The request must contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of the benefit to be derived, and the intended date and performance for the distribution. A written request for permission to distribute the capped Tri- superfecta pool or an optional early payout may be submitted to the Commission. The request must contain justification for the distribution, an explanation of the benefit to be derived, a specific date and performance or the payout schedule to be implemented. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(15)) (16) Should the capped Tri-superfecta carryover or optional early payout be designated for distribution on a specific date and performance, the following precedence will be followed in determining winning tickets for the second-half of the Tri-superfecta after completion of the first-half of the Tri-superfecta: (a) as a single price pool to those whose combination finished in correct sequence as the first four betting interests, but if there are no such wagers; then (b) equally to all first half winners who exchanged their ticket for the second half of the Tri- Superfecta. (c) In the event no person exchanges a ticket a capped jackpot shall be carried over to the next performance for a forced payout with accordance with their rules. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(16) amended) (17) Contrary to 205 CMR 6.44(4) of the Tri-superfecta rules, during a performance designated to distribute the Tri-superfecta carryover by a forced or optional early payout, where a cap has not been attained, or is not in effect, exchange tickets will be issued for those combinations selecting the greatest number of betting interests in their correct order of finish for the first-half of the Tri-superfecta. If there are no wagers correctlyselecting the first-, second-, and third-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first- and second-place betting interests. If there are no wagers correctly selecting the first- and second-place finishers, in their exact order, then exchange tickets shall be issued for combinations correctly selecting the first-place betting interest only. If there are no wagers selecting the first-place betting interest only in the first-half of the Tri-superfecta, all first-half tickets will become winners and will receive 100% of that day's net Tri-superfecta pool and any existing Tri-superfecta carryover as a single price pool. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(17)) (18) The Tri-superfecta carryover shall be designated for distribution on a specified date and performance only under the following circumstances: (a) upon written approval from the Commission as provided in 205 CMR 6.44(15) of the Tri-superfecta rules; (b) upon written approval from the Commission when there is a change in the carryover cap or when the Tri-superfecta is discontinued; (The designated cap and payout schedule cannot be changed without written authorization from the Commission.) (c) on the closing performance of the meet or split meet unless the association has been granted on opening date of not more than five calendar days for the re-opening of a new meet. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(18) amended) (19) If for any reason the Tri-superfecta carryover must be held over to the corresponding Tri- superfecta pool of a subsequent meet, which exceeds five calendar days the carryover shall be deposited in an interest bearing account approved by the Commission. The Twin Trifecta carryover plus accrued interest shall be added to the second half Tri-superfecta pool of the following meet on a date and performance so designated by the Commission. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(19) amended) (20) Providing information to any person regarding covered combinations, amounts wagered on specific combinations, number of tickets sold, or number of valid exchange tickets is prohibited. This shall not prohibit necessarycommunication between totalisator and pari-mutuel department employees for processing of pool data. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(20)) (21) The association must obtain written approval from the Commission concerning the scheduling of Tri-superfecta contests, the percentages of the net pool added to the first-half pool and second-half pool, and the amount of any cap to be set on the carryover. Any changes to the approved Tri-superfecta format require prior approval from the Commission. (ARCI c. 9 cal. § P(21)) (22) Distribution of the jackpot is prohibited in the event the first or second Tri-superfecta race is canceled, not declared official, or, if wagering is declared off for any reason. When this occurs payout of the jackpot shall be postponed to the next performance.