La. Rev. Stat. § 4:166.5
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Deduction on exotic wagering pools
Official statutory text
A. In addition to any license fees imposed by R.S. 4:161, in addition to any commissions to be deducted under R.S. 4:161, in addition to any deductions required by the provisions of R.S. 4:166.1, and in addition to any deductions required by the provisions of R.S. 4:166.2, there shall be imposed additionally a one-half of one percent deduction to be taken from the total daily pools of all exotic wagering pools as hereinafter defined.
B. "Exotic wagering pools" for purposes of this Section shall include all pari-mutuel pools except the win, place, or show pools for each race conducted at each race meeting in this state. Examples of exotic wagering pools in common usage are daily double pools, exacta pools, and quinella pools.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 228, §1, eff. July 15, 1982; Acts 1985, No. 904, §1; Acts 1992, No. 984, §3.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1985, No. 904, §2.}}
B. "Exotic wagering pools" for purposes of this Section shall include all pari-mutuel pools except the win, place, or show pools for each race conducted at each race meeting in this state. Examples of exotic wagering pools in common usage are daily double pools, exacta pools, and quinella pools.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 228, §1, eff. July 15, 1982; Acts 1985, No. 904, §1; Acts 1992, No. 984, §3.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1985, No. 904, §2.}}
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