SB 753
Relating to dog racing requirements
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Bill overview
This bill modifies existing regulations for dog racing in West Virginia, primarily aimed at easing restrictions and allowing for greater flexibility in operations. It eliminates requirements for racetracks to race a minimum number of dates, permits simulcast-only racing without live racing, and allows racetracks to continue operating video lottery and racetrack table games even after ceasing live dog racing. The bill also clarifies definitions related to dog racing and video lottery operations, and adjusts revenue sharing arrangements.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the requirement for dog racetracks to race a minimum number of dates.
- Authorizes racetracks to operate solely through simulcast racing, even without live racing.
- Permits continued operation of video lottery and racetrack table games after live dog racing ceases.
- Clarifies definitions related to dog racing, video lottery, and related terms.
- Modifies revenue sharing arrangements between racetracks and the state lottery commission.
- Allows a racetrack to continue operating video lottery and table games in the former location of live racing.
- Requires a racetrack to maintain a closed-circuit television system for monitoring video lottery terminal locations.
- Establishes requirements for security personnel at video lottery terminal locations.
Who is affected
- Dog racetracks in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Racing Commission
- Owners and trainers of greyhounds
- Video lottery operators
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