C.R.S. Section 44-32-704
Limitations on pari-mutuel wagering

(1)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (1) is effective until October 1, 2024.]
Wagers on pari-mutuel horse or greyhound races conducted in or out of this state may only be placed upon the premises of a racetrack or an in-state simulcast facility licensed by the commission or the out-of-state racetrack or simulcast facility as authorized by the commission. No wagering or betting on the results of any of the races licensed under this article 32 shall be conducted outside a licensed or approved racetrack or simulcast facility.

(1)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (1) is effective October 1, 2024.]
Wagers on pari-mutuel horse races conducted in or out of this state may be placed only upon the premises of a racetrack or an in-state simulcast facility licensed by the commission or the out-of-state racetrack or simulcast facility as authorized by the commission. No wagering or betting on the results of any of the races licensed under this article 32 shall be conducted outside a licensed or approved racetrack or simulcast facility.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (2)(a) is effective until October 1, 2024.]
No person or agent or employee of any person shall place, receive, offer, or agree to place or receive a wager on a pari-mutuel horse or greyhound race, conducted in or broadcast in this state, by messenger, telephone, telegraph, facsimile machine, or other electronic device; except that this subsection (2) shall not apply to associations or simulcast facilities licensed by the commission. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit gambling as provided in section 18-10-102 (2)(d).

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

[Editor’s note:
This version of subsection (2)(a) is effective October 1, 2024.]
No person or agent or employee of any person shall place, receive, offer, or agree to place or receive a wager on a pari-mutuel horse race, conducted in or broadcast in this state, by messenger, telephone, telegraph, facsimile machine, or other electronic device; except that this subsection (2) shall not apply to associations or simulcast facilities licensed by the commission. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit gambling as provided in section 18-10-102 (2)(d).

(b)

Any person who violates subsection (2)(a) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501.

Source: Section 44-32-704 — Limitations on pari-mutuel wagering, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-44.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

44‑32‑101
Legislative declaration 44‑32‑102
Definitions - rules - repeal 44‑32‑103
Division and commission subject to termination 44‑32‑201
Division of racing events - creation - representation - rules 44‑32‑202
Director - qualifications - powers and duties - rules 44‑32‑203
Investigators - peace officers 44‑32‑204
Board of stewards or judges 44‑32‑205
Racing cash fund 44‑32‑301
Racing commission - creation 44‑32‑302
Organization and officers - duties - representation 44‑32‑401
Director and commission members - position of trust - conflicts of interest - definition 44‑32‑501
Regulation of race meets and racing-related businesses - additional facilities - rules 44‑32‑502
Delegation of authority to issue certain licenses and registrations - rules 44‑32‑503
Rules of commission - licensing - record check 44‑32‑504
Business licenses 44‑32‑505
Meet licenses 44‑32‑506
Application - fee - waiver of confidentiality 44‑32‑507
Investigation - denial, suspension, and revocation actions against licensees - unlawful acts 44‑32‑508
License - mandatory disqualification - criteria 44‑32‑509
Hearings - review - rules 44‑32‑510
Liability insurance - bond for race meets 44‑32‑511
Racing of standardbred harness horses 44‑32‑512
Eligibility to operate race meets - renewal or revocation 44‑32‑513
Division of racing events - access to records 44‑32‑514
Payments of winnings - intercept 44‑32‑601
Underage wagering 44‑32‑602
Simulcast facilities and simulcast races - unlawful act - repeal 44‑32‑603
Duration of meets 44‑32‑604
Greyhound racing prohibited 44‑32‑605
Wagering on historic races - definitions 44‑32‑701
License fees and Colorado-bred horse race requirement - rules - greyhound welfare and adoption fund - repeal 44‑32‑702
Unlawful to wager - exception - excess - taxes - special provisions for simulcast races - rules - repeal 44‑32‑703
Pari-mutuel pools for race meets and simulcast races 44‑32‑704
Limitations on pari-mutuel wagering 44‑32‑705
Horse breeders’ and owners’ awards and supplemental purse fund - awards - advisory committee - rules 44‑32‑706
Payments to state - disposition 44‑32‑707
Agreement of this state 44‑32‑801
Criminal and civil penalties 44‑32‑802
Cancellation of license 44‑32‑803
Exclusion from licensed premises 44‑32‑901
Repeal of article - review of functions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 44-32-704’s source at colorado​.gov