§ 41-11-2 — § 41-11-2. Simulcast.

Rhode Island § 41-11-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 41: Sports, Racing, and Athletics
• Ch. 41-11: Simulcast Programs from Licensed Betting Facilities

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§ 41-11-2. Simulcast.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 41-4-2 as to location of programs only, a licensee may enter into a contract with any licensed racing association to simulcast programs from the facility on certain racing days.

(b) A licensee may simulcast programs for all or a portion of the days and times that video lottery games are offered at the licensee's facility.

(c) A licensee shall obtain a permit from the division of gaming and athletics licensing.

(d) A licensee may accept pari-mutuel wagering on the simulcast at the licensed facility and not at any other location.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of any general law, public law, or local ordinance to the contrary, including without limitation the provisions contained in §§ 5-23-2(d), 25-3-2 and 25-3-3, a licensee, other than an entity licensed pursuant to § 41-7-3(a) and (c), shall not be required to provide employees time and a half pay for the work performed during Sundays and holidays.

Legislative History

P.L. 1991, ch. 44, art. 61, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 16, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 70, art. 9, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 305, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 8.