R 431.2065
R 431.2065 Pool calculations; straight wagering.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 431.2065
Rule 2065. Straight wagering pari-mutuel pools shall be calculated and
distributed as follows:
(a) In any race, the win, place, and show pools and payoffs are treated separately
and calculated independently of each other.
(b) In all pools, the net amount for distribution shall be all sums deposited in
the pari-mutuel pool less the track's commission and the breaks as defined in the act.
(c) Win pool. The amount wagered on the horse or betting interest which finished
first is deducted from the net pool and the balance which remains is profit. The profit is
divided by the amount wagered on the horse or betting interest finishing first, such
quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to win. Payoff includes return of the
amount wagered and the profit thereon. In addition, the following provisions apply
to win pools:
(i) If there is a dead heat for first involving horses of 2 different betting interests,
the win pool is distributed as if a place pool. If the dead heat involves horses of 3
different betting interests, the win pool is distributed as if a show pool.
(ii) If no win ticket is sold on the horse which finishes first, the net win pool is
distributed to holders of win tickets on the horse finishing second.
(d) Place pool. The amounts wagered to place on the first 2 horses to finish are
deducted from the net pool to determine the profit. The profit is divided into 2 equal
amounts. One half of the profit is divided by the amount wagered to place on the first
finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to place on the first
finisher, and 1/2 of the profit is divided by the amount wagered to place on the
second finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to place on such
second finisher. Payoffs include return of the amount wagered and the profit thereon
as to each of the first 2 finishers. In addition, the following provisions apply to place
pools:
(i) If there is a dead heat for first between horses representing the same betting
interest, the place pool is distributed as if a win pool. If the dead heat is between
horses representing 2 different betting interests, the place pool is distributed as if 1
betting interest finished first and the other finished second. If the dead heat is between
horses representing 3 different betting interests, the place pool is distributed as if a show
pool.
(ii) If there is a dead heat for second between horses representing the same betting
interest, the place pool is distributed as if no dead heat occurred. If the dead heat for
second is between horses representing 2 or more different betting interests, the profit is
divided in half, with 1/2 allocated for wagers to place on the horse which finished
first and the other 1/2 divided equally so as to allocate 1/4 of the profit on the net
place pool for wagers to place on each of 2 horses finishing in a dead heat for
second, or 1/6 of the profit for wagers to place on each of 3 horses finishing in a dead
heat for second.
(iii) If the first and second finishers comprise a single betting interest, the
place pool is distributed as if a win pool.
(iv) If no place ticket is sold on a horse which finishes first or second, then the
horse which finished third shall replace that horse in the distribution of wagers in the
place pool.
(e) Show pool. The amounts wagered to show on the first 3 horses to finish are
deducted from the net pool to determine the profit. The profit is divided into 3 equal
amounts. One third of the profit is divided by the amount wagered to show on the first
finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on such first
finisher; 1/3 of the profit is divided by the amount wagered to show on the second
finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on such second
finisher; and 1/3 of the profit is divided by the amount wagered to show on the third
finisher, such quotient being the profit per dollar wagered to show on such third
finisher. Payoffs include return of the amount wagered and the profit thereon as to
each of the first 3 finishers. In addition, the following provisions apply to show
pools:
(i) If there is a dead heat for first between 2 horses involving different betting
interests, or 3 horses involving 3 different betting interests, the show pool is
distributed as if no dead heat occurred. If the dead heat for first is between 2 horses
involving the same betting interest, 2/3 of the profit is allocated to wagers to show on
the coupled betting interest and 1/3 of the profit is allocated to wagers to show on the
other horse among the first 3 finishers. If the dead heat for first is between 3 horses
involving 1 betting interest, the show pool is distributed as if a win pool.
(ii) If there is a dead heat for second between 2 horses involving 2 different
betting interests, the show pool is distributed as if no dead heat occurred. If the dead
heat for second is between horses involving the same betting interest, 2/3 of the profit
shall be allocated to wagers to show on the coupled betting interest and 1/3 of the
profit shall be allocated to wagers to show on the horse finishing first; if the dead
heat for second is between 3 horses involving 2 or 3 betting interests, 1/3 of the profit
is allocated to wagers to show on the horse finishing first and the remaining 2/3 of the
profit is divided equally by the number of betting interests finishing in a dead heat
for second for proportionate distribution on wagers to show for each such betting
interest finishing in a dead heat for second.
(iii) If there is a dead heat for third between horses involving the same betting
interests, the show pool is distributed as if no dead heat occurred. If the dead heat for
third is between horses involving 2 or more betting interests, 2/3 of the profit shall be
allocated to wagers to show on the first 2 finishers and the remaining 1/3 of the profit
is divided equally by the number of betting interests finishing in a dead heat for third
for proportionate distribution on wagers to show for each such betting interest
finishing in a dead heat for third.
(iv) If the first 3 horses to finish comprise 1 betting interest, the show pool shall
be distributed as a win pool. If 2 horses coupled as a single betting interest finish first
and second, or first and third, or second and third, 2/3 of the profit shall be allocated
to wagers to show on the single betting interest and 1/3 of the profit shall be
allocated to wagers to show on the other horse among the first 3 finishers.
(v) In the event 1 horse coupled in the betting by reason of being in the mutuel
field or part of a mutuel entry finishes first or second and another horse included in
the same betting interest finishes in a dead heat for third, the allocation of the show
pool profit shall be as follows:
(A) One half of the profit shall be allocated to the wagers on such field or entry,
1/3 of the profit for the horse finishing first or second and 1/6 of the profit for the horse
finishing in a dead heat for third.
(B) One third of the profit for the horse finishing first or second which was not
part of the mutuel field or entry.
(C) One sixth of the profit for the horse finishing in a dead heat for third with
such mutuel field or entry.
(vi) If only 2 horses finish, the show pool, if any, shall be distributed as if a
place pool. If only 1 horse finishes, the place and show pools, if any, shall be
distributed as if a win pool; if no horse finishes, all money wagered on such race
shall be refunded upon presentation and surrender of pari-mutuel tickets sold
thereon. If no show ticket is sold on a horse which finishes first, second, or third, then
the horse which finished fourth shall replace that horse in the distribution of wagers in
the show pool.
Editor's note: R 431.1001 to R 431.4290 were originally filed on June 20, 1985. The rules were
withdrawn and refiled on June 26, 1985.