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Originally Posted by Jeff P
Arizona, 2009 --
Arizona's industry stakeholders successfully lobbied the AZ Legislature and Governor's Office for a new state law making it a FELONY to bet on horse races through an ADW.
When contacted by (angry) players afterward, the first words out of (most of) their mouths?
"It's state law. There's nothing we can do." This is what actually happened in AZ in 2009. |
I need to amend the bolded part of my above post.
The year was actually 2007.
Bloodhorse.com | By Jon Forbes September 26, 2007 --
Arizona Law Makes Taking Account Bets a Felony:
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-rac...-bets-a-felony
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Account wagering companies no longer are accepting wagers from Arizona residents due to a law that took effect Sept. 19.
Under House Bill 2694, any individual outside of a licensed racetrack or off-track betting facility that accepts a wager or bets on the results of a race is guilty of a class six felony, which can bring imprisonment.
HB2694 amends section 5-112 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which provide the guidelines for pari-mutuel wagering on the results of races and regulated simulcasts. Buying, selling, cashing, exchanging, or acquiring a financial interest in a pari-mutuel ticket are all considered to be accepting a wager or betting on the results of a race.
Many representatives of the Arizona horse racing industry offered their support for HB2694 during a Feb. 15 state Committee on Water and Agriculture meeting. Among the supporters were representatives of Turf Paradise, Yavapai Downs, the Yavapai Downs County Fair Association, the Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, and the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association.
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