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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 9§ 19590 Parimutuel Horse Race Wagering

§ 19590 Parimutuel Horse Race Wagering

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§ 19590 Parimutuel Horse Race Wagering

Key Takeaways

  • •Only certain people with a special license can let others bet on horse races.
  • •Betting on horse races must follow special rules set by the board.
  • •You can only bet using a system where all the money goes into a pool and winners share it.

Example

You want to bet on a horse race at the track.

You can only place your bet with someone who has a license, like the people running the race. They will take your money and put it with everyone else’s bets. If your horse wins, you get a share of the total money based on the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19590 Parimutuel Horse Race Wagering

The board shall adopt rules governing, permitting, and regulating parimutuel wagering on horse races under the system known as the parimutuel method of wagering. Parimutuel wagering shall be conducted only by a person or persons licensed under this chapter to conduct a horse racing meeting or authorized by the board to conduct advance deposit wagering. (Amended (as amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 505) by Stats. 2007, Ch. 613, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

parimutuel wageringhorse racesadvance deposit wagering

Related Statutes

  • § 19401 Horse Racing Wagering Rules
  • § 19599 Parimutuel Wagering Authorization
  • § 1900 Utilizing Dental Hygienists
  • § 1901 Dental Hygiene Board Creation
  • § 1902 Dental Supervision Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19590.
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