Rules of Wagering Amendment Rules 2021 (WA)

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PERTH, MONDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2021 No. 188

SPECIAL

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY GEOFF 0. LAWN, GOVERNMENT PRINTER
STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003

Rules of Wagering Amendment Rules 2021

SL 2021/188

Made by Racing and Wagering Western Australia with the approval of the Commission under section 120 of the Act.
1. Citation
These rules are the Rules of Wagering Amendment Rules 2021.
2. Commencement
These rules come into operation as follows —

(a)

rules 1 and 2 — on the day on which these rules are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the rules — on the day after that day.

3. Rules amended

( 1 ) In rule 3(1) delete the definitions of:
all-up
bet back
doubles
multiple double

play or pay
These rules amend the Rules of Wagering 2005.
4. Rule 3 amended

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(2) In rule 3(1) insert in alphabetical order:
bet back has the meaning given in the Betting Control
Act 1954 section 14A(1);
box (trap) number means the number assigned to a box
or trap from which a greyhound starts a race;
doubles wager means a wager on the contingency of
2 races or events;
each way wager means a wager on a runner either
winning or achieving a place in a race;
judge, in relation to a race, means the person appointed
by the committee or other authority controlling the
racecourse at which the race is run to determine the
finishing order of runners;
multiple doubles wager means a doubles wager on
2 races or events scheduled at the time the wager is
made to be run on the same day;
multi wager means a wager involving the selection of a
series of propositions in relation to races where the
final dividend is -

(a)

reliant on all propositions being correctly selected; and
(b) determined by multiplying together the odds of

each selection;
play or pay, in relation to a wager, means that the wager holds good whether or not, as the case may

be- e-
(a)

(a) the runner on which the wager is made runs in the race in respect of which the wager is made; or

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(b)

the participant on which the wager is made participates in the approved event in respect of which the wager is made; or

(c)

by reason of a runner not running in a race, or a participant not participating in an event, the contingency on which the wager is made cannot occur;
rules of racing means rules made under the RWWA
Act section 45;
starting price wager means a win wager where the
odds for a runner are equal to the final on-course
bookmaker's odds for the runner as determined by -

(a) the pricing information body; or
(b) in the case of a wager placed with -
(i) a bookmaker - rule 51 A( 1); or
(ii) RWWA - rule 62F(2);

(3) In rule 3(1) in the definition of dividend delete "section 62 of
the RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 62;

(4) In rule 3(1) in the definition ofprescribed commission delete
"regulation 17C or 17D of the Betting Control
Regulations 1978," and insert:
the Betting Control Regulations 1978 regulation 17C or 17D,

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(5) In rule 3(1) in the definition of RWWA delete "section 4 of the
RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 4;
(6) In rule 3(1) in the definition of starting price guarantee wager
delete "by the pricing information body or rule 51A(1);" and
insert:
by -

(a) the pricing information body; or
(b) in the case of a wager placed with -
(i) a bookmaker - rule 51 A( 1); or
(ii) RWWA - rule 62F(2);

(7) In rule 3(1) in the definition of top flue wager delete "by the
pricing information body or rule 51 A(2);" and insert:
by -

(a) the pricing information body; or
(b) in the case of a wager placed with -

(i) a bookmaker - rule 51 A(2); or
(ii) RWWA - rule 62F(4);

(8) In rule 3(1) in the definition of wagering account delete
"section 64 of the RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 64;

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5. Rule 49 amended
In rule 49(2)(b):

(a) in subparagraph (i) after "time" insert:
the

(b) in subparagraph (ii) delete "made," and insert:
made

(c) in subparagraph (ii) delete "race" and insert:
race,

6. Rule 50 amended
Delete rule 50(2)(f) and (g).
7. Rule 51A amended
In rule 51 A( 1) before "starting" insert:
starting price wager or a

Note: The heading to amended rule 51A is to read:
Default odds for starting price, starting price guarantee and top fluc wagering

8. Rule 52 amended
In rule 52 delete "these rules" and insert:
this Part

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9. Rule 55 amended
In rule 55(9):

(a) in paragraph (e) delete "play or pay" and insert:
considered play or pay

(b) in paragraph (g) delete "off" and insert:
off

10. Rule 56 amended

(1) In rule 56(1) delete the definition of play or pay wager.
(2) In rule 56(1) in the definition of wager delete "play or pay
wager," and insert:
wager that is play or pay,
11. Part 5A inserted
After rule 62 insert:

Part 5A Rules of RWWA fixed odds

wagering on races

62A. Terms used
In this Part—
before noms wager means a wager placed on a list of
runners for a race, or participants for an event, before
the first round of official nominations;

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Jinalfield
means the list of nominated runners declared investor's stake in respect of a wager in the event that the wager is successful.
by the relevant racing authority as having been
accepted to start in a race;
futures wager means a wager placed on a list of
runners for a race, or participants for an event, before
the final field is declared;
in the run wager means a wager that is placed after the
commencement of a race;
late scratched runner, in relation to a race, means a
runner that is withdrawn from the race after the final
field is declared;
odds means the numerical ratio of money to be paid by
Example for this definition:
If a dividend of $3 is offered in respect of a runner, then the odds at which the wager is offered are 2:1, the odds portion of the dividend is $2 and the remainder of the dividend is
the return of the investor's stake of $1.

62B. Application of Part

This Part applies to the conduct by RWWA of wagering on races at fixed odds.
62C. When runner achieves place

(1) This rule applies to the following wagers -

(a) place wagers;
(b) place card wagers;
(c) each way wagers;
(d) insurance wagers (2 places);
(e) insurance wagers (3 places).

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(2) For the purposes of this Part, if, at the time a wager is
made on a race, there are 8 or more runners listed to
start in the race -

(a) 3 places are payable; and

(b)

a runner achieves a place if it finishes first, second or third.

(3) For the purposes of this Part, if, at the time a wager is
made on a race, there are 5, 6 or 7 runners listed to start
in the race -

(a) 2 places are payable; and

(b)

a runner achieves a place if it finishes first or second.

62D. Permitted wagers on races

(1) RWWA may, in accordance with these rules, make and
accept the following wagers on races -

(a) win wagers;
(b) place wagers;
(c) each way wagers;
(d) multi wagers;
(e) starting price guarantee wagers;

(0 top fluc wagers;
wagers of a kind specified in the 2nd column of
(g)
an item in the Table in Schedule 2.

(2)

For the purpose of this Part, a reference to a wager of a kind specified in the 2 n column of an item in the Table in Schedule 2 is a reference to a wager in which

RWWA offers fixed odds on the basis set out in the 3rd column of that item.

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(3) Place wagers, each way wagers, insurance
wagers (2 places) and insurance wagers (3 places) are
not permitted if 4 or less runners are listed to start a
race at the time wagering is opened on that race.

62E. All wagers to be at least 1 unit

(1) This rule applies to wagers made with RWWA under
this Part.
(2) The minimum wager that may be made is 1 unit.

62F. Default odds for starting price, starting price
guarantee and top fluc wagers

(1) Subrule (2) applies if—

(a) RWWA accepts a starting price wager or a starting price guarantee wager on a runner; and
(b)
determine the pricing information for the
the pricing information body does not of the race.

(2) The odds for the runner are based on the closing fixed
odds win price offered by RWWA for the runner.
(3) Subrule (4) applies if—

(a)

RWWA accepts a top fluc wager on a runner; and

(b)
determine the pricing information for the
the pricing information body does not of the race.

(4) The odds for the runner are based on the highest fixed
odds win price offered by RWWA for the runner in the
30 minutes immediately prior to the commencement of
the race.

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62G. RWWA not to offer, make or accept certain wagers

RWWA must not offer, make or accept the following wagers -

(a)
a wager requested by a person who is warned regulation 72;

(b)

a wager requested by a person who is disqualified under or otherwise contravenes the rules of racing.

62H. Provisions as to runners

(1) For the purpose of this Part a runner is taken to run in a
race if—

(a)

the runner is ordered by the starter to take its place at the barrier, starting gate or box (as applicable) or has been semaphored as a starter; and

(b)

the stewards have not declared the runner not to be a starter in the race.

(2) Subrule (1) applies whether or not the runner actually
takes part in the race.
(3) If a runner is withdrawn from a greyhound race in the

United Kingdom and replaced by a reserve runner,

wagers made with RWWA on the withdrawn runner's box (trap) number will stand and be transferred to the reserve runner.
(4) All wagers made with RWWA on a greyhound race in
the United Kingdom -

(a) must be settled on a box (trap) number; and
(b) must not be settled on a runner name.

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621. Wagers void in certain circumstances

(1) A wager is void if any of the following circumstances
apply -

(a) at the time the wager is made, it is impossible for the investor to win;
(b) the wager is made on a runner more than
5 seconds after the commencement of the race
to which the wager relates;

(c)

the wager is made after the determination of the race to which the wager relates;

(d)

the wager is declared void by the rules of racing or these rules;

(e)

the wager is declared void by the Commission under subrule (3)(b);

(f)

the wager is declared void by the stewards under another provision of these rules.

(2) Subrule (1)(b) does not apply to an in the run wager.
(3) The Commission may -

(a)

investigate, in such a manner as it thinks fit, an allegation of fraud or corrupt practice in relation to a wager or a race to which a wager

relates; and
(b) declare to be void, as the case may be -
(i) the wager the subject of the investigation; or
(ii) any or all wagers made in respect of the race the subject of the investigation.

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62J. When wagers are off

A wager is off if any of the following circumstances apply -

(a)

the investor and RWWA mutually consent to the wager being off;

(b)

the ticket issued as a result of the wager being made is cancelled under the RWWA Regulations regulation 40(4a);
(c) the wager is placed on a race that is -

(i)
subsequently postponed from one day to racecourse; or
(ii) at a race meeting that is subsequently postponed from one day to another or transferred to another racecourse.

62K. Acceptance of tickets

(1) Subject to subrule (2), a person to whom RWWA
issues a ticket is taken to have -

(a) accepted the ticket; and

(b)

agreed that the particulars of the wager shown on the ticket are correct.

(2) Subrule (1) does not apply if, immediately following
the issue of the ticket, the person to whom it was issued
appeals to the person who issued it to correct an error
or omission.

62L. Determination of wagers

(1) Subject to subrules (2), (4) and (5) -

(a) winning wagers are based on the placing of
runners in a race as determined by the judge;
and

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(b) dividends in respect of winning wagers are payable once the "Correct Weight" or "All Clear" signal has been given under the rules of
racing.

(2) If a protest or objection is entered in accordance with
the rules of racing before the "Correct Weight" or "All
Clear" signal has been given under the rules of racing
then, subject to subrule (4), winning wagers are based
on the placing of runners by the stewards determined in
accordance with the result of the decision on the protest
or objection.
(3) Subrule (4) applies if—

(a) a runner or (in the case of a thoroughbred race or harness race) a rider or driver is disqualified; and
(b) there are circumstances in connection with the disqualification which in the opinion of the stewards require further investigation.
A steward may order that the settlement of all wagers be postponed pending completion of the stewards' enquiries.
Subject to rule 62P(l), if a steward orders a

postponement of the settlement of wagers under
accordance with the decision of the stewards following
their enquiries.
subrule (4), winning wagers are determined in

(6) This rule does not apply in respect of first past the post
wagers.

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62M. Settlement of wagers

(1)

Subject to these rules, a win wager in respect of a race or event is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager if the selected runner wins the race or the
selected participant wins the event, as the case may be.
(2) Subject to these rules, a place wager in respect of a race
is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager if
the selected runner achieves a place as described in
rule 62C(2)(b) or 62C(3)(b).
(3) Subject to these rules, an each way wager is settled as
follows -

(a) the win component is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager in the same manner as a win wager under subrule (1);
(b) the place component is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager -
(i) if there are 8 or more runners listed to start in the race and 3 places payable, at one-fourth of the odds agreed at the time of the wager; or
(ii) if there are 5, 6 or 7 runners listed to start in the race and 2 places payable, at

one-third of the odds agreed at the time of the wager.

(4) Subject to these rules, an insurance wager (2 places) is
settled as follows -

(a) if the selected runner wins the race, the wager is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager in the same manner as a win wager under
subrule (1);

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(b) if
the race and 3 places payable, or 5, 6 or
there are 8 or more runners listed to start in payable, and the selected runner achieves second place, the investor's stake is returned.

(5) Subject to these rules, an insurance wager (3 places) is
settled as follows -

(a) if the selected runner wins the race, the wager is settled at the odds agreed at the time of the wager in the same manner as a win wager under
subrule (1);

(b)

if the selected runner achieves a place as described in rule 62C(2)(b) other than first place, the investor's stake is returned.

62N. Unlisted odds

(1) RWWA is not required to list or otherwise display all
of the odds it offers.
(2) If RWWA does not list or otherwise display odds it
offers, it may provide the odds upon request by an
investor.
620. Scratching of legs for multi, same race multi, place

card and same race combo wagers

(1) If a leg of a multi wager, same race multi wager or
place card wager is scratched, the wager stands with
the odds recalculated based on the odds of the
remaining legs at the time the wager was placed.
(2) If a leg of a same race combo wager is scratched, the
wager is refunded.

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62P. Determination of race results

(1) For the purpose of settlement of wagers, the result of a
race or event will be determined on the day on which
the race or event is concluded.
(2) The result of a race or event that is overturned after the
day on which the race or event is concluded is not
recognised by RWWA and the original settlement of
wagers will stand.

62Q. Determination of wagers if runner withdrawn

(1) Subrule (2) applies in relation to wagers placed after
the declaration of the final field.
(2) If, in relation to a race, there is a late scratched
runner -

(a) RWWA must refund all wagers on the late scratched runner and those wagers are, by operation of this rule, declared off; and
(b) if the late scratched runner is part of a quinella wager -
(i) if there are 2 runners selected - the whole of the wager must be refunded; and

(ii) if there are more than 2 runners
selected - the portion of the wager that relates to the late scratched runner must be refunded;
and

(c) wagers placed on runners other than the late
scratched runner will be subject to any
applicable deduction in accordance with
Schedule 1.

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(3) Subrulc (4) applies in relation to futures wagers.
(4) If, in relation to a race, there is a late scratched
runner -

(a)

RWWA will not refund wagers on the late scratched runner; and
(b) no deduction applies.

62R. Wagers are play or pay except in certain
circumstances

(1) Subject to this rule and unless the parties agree
otherwise, wagers are play or pay.
(2) Subrule (1) does not apply to the following -

(a)

a wager made after the running numbers are officially placed on the semaphore, in relation to a runner that is not subsequently under the starter's orders;
(b) a wager that is declared off by the stewards;
(c) a wager on a walk-over;
(d) a wager made at starting price;

(e)

a futures wager if the runner does not officially nominate for the race or the participant does not

officially nominate for the event;
(f) the following wagers placed after the final field is declared -

(i) a win wager;

(ii)    a place wager;
(iii)     an each way wager;
(iv)     an insurance wager (2 places);
(v)     an insurance wager (3 places);

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(vi)     a starting price guarantee wager;
(vii)     a top fluc wager;
(viii)     a quinella wager;
(ix)     a favout wager;
(x)     a same race combo wager;
(xi)     a same race multi wager;
(xii)     a top x wager;

a hot wings wager if the runner in
box number 1 or 8 is scratched;
a tight squeeze wager if the runner in
box number 4 or 5 is scratched;
a rags to riches wager if a runner that is not 1 of
the 4 runners nominated by RWWA is
scratched;
a jockey challenge wager if—
(i) the meeting is abandoned or postponed; and
(ii) at the time the meeting is abandoned or postponed, no jockey holds an unassailable lead;

(k) a jockey challenge quinella wager if—

(i) the meeting is abandoned or postponed;
and
(ii) at the time the meeting is abandoned or postponed, no combination of 2 jockeys holds an unassailable lead;

(I) a greyhound box challenge wager if—

(i) the meeting is abandoned or postponed;
and

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(ii) at the time the meeting is abandoned or

postponed, no box number holds an
unassailable lead;

(m) a greyhound box number challenge wager if—
(i) the meeting is abandoned or postponed; and
(ii) at the time the meeting is abandoned or postponed, no combination of 2 greyhound box numbers holds an unassailable lead;

(n) a driver challenge wager if—
(i) the meeting is abandoned or postponed; and
(ii) at the time the meeting is abandoned or postponed, no driver holds an unassailable lead;

(o) a runner versus the field wager if the selected
runner is scratched;
(p) a head to head wager if 1 or both of the selected
runners is scratched;
(q) a head to head wager if at least 1 of the selected
runners does not finish in the first 4 placings;

(r) a favourites challenge wager if a race at the
nominated race meeting or series of races is
abandoned, postponed or declared a no race;
(s) a place card wager if 2 or more of the investor's
selections are scratched;
(t) a total winning saddlecloth numbers wager if a race at the nominated race meeting or series of races is abandoned, postponed or declared a no race.

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62S. Settlement of wagers following dead heat

(1) In this rule —
dead heat, in relation to a wager, means a result in
which it is officially declared that -

(a)

for a wager on a runner in a race - the runner finished in equal place with 1 or more other runners; or

(b)

for a wager on any other contingency referred to in Schedule 2— there is an equal result between that contingency and I or more other contingencies.
Example for this definition:
For a jockey challenge wager, a dead heat occurs if 2 or more jockeys accumulate the same number of points across an entire thoroughbred race meeting.

(2)

If a dead heat occurs, the wager will be paid at the face value of the ticket divided by the number of runners or contingencies that are officially declared to have
finished in equal place, or have an equal result, as the
case may be.

62T. Races that are re-run

(1) If a race is ordered by the stewards to be re-run on the

same day—

(a)

all wagers in favour of any runner that started on the first run stand; and

(b)

unless RWWA in its absolute discretion decides otherwise, the applicable deduction under the Scale of Deduction Table in Schedule 1 will apply in respect of any runner that is unable to start.

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(2) If a race is postponed to another date or is abandoned,
all wagers are off and all moneys must be refunded.
62U. Treatment of errors

(1) In this rule —
error -

(a) means an inadvertent mistake or inaccuracy; and
(b) includes any of the following, whether caused by human error, computer malfunction or any other reason -
(i)    a mistaken acceptance;
(ii)     a misstatement by RWWA to an investor of the odds or terms of a wager;
(iii)     an error by RWWA as to the amount of winnings to be paid to an investor;

mistaken acceptance means the continued acceptance
of wagers by RWWA on a race on which wagering
should have been closed because -

(a)

more than 5 seconds had elapsed since the commencement of the race; and
(b) the race was not open to an in the run wager.

(2) If an error in relation to a wager occurs, RWWA may
do any of the following -

(a)

declare the wager to be void and refund the amount wagered;

(b)

if the wager is part of a multi wager - recalculate the multi wager having excluded the runner or contingency in respect of which the error occurred.

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62V. Maximum payout if irregularity suspected

(1) This rule applies if RWWA reasonably suspects that an
investor placed a wager or series of wagers in an
attempt to -

(a)

gain a financial benefit through the manipulation of official starting prices; or
(b) circumvent RWWA's risk management
parameters by adopting abnormal wagering
patterns, behaviours or strategies.

(2)

Subject to subrule (3), the maximum amount that will be paid out on a single wager placed by the investor is $50 000.
(3) If the same wager is placed more than once by the
investor, the maximum total amount that will be paid
on all of those wagers together is $50 000.
62W. Refusal of wagers
RWWA may refuse to accept a wager in its absolute discretion.

62X. Restrictions on wagering accounts
(1) RWWA may—

(a) place restrictions on an investor's wagering account without notification; or
(b) close an investor's wagering account without explanation and refund the balance of the account.

(2)

If RWWA closes an investor's wagering account under subrule (1)(b), it must honour outstanding wagers made through the account unless subrule (3) applies.

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(3) If RWWA reasonably suspects the account closed under subrule (1)(b) has been used for a fraudulent transaction or purpose, outstanding wagers made
through the account are void.
12. Schedule 1 amended

(1) Delete the reference after the heading to Schedule 1 and insert:
[r. 56, 62Q, 62T]
(2) In Schedule 1 item 1 delete the passage that begins with "The
following" and ends with "wagers." and insert:

For the purposes of rule 56(4), the stewards may declare a deduction in accordance with this Scale of Deduction Table. For the purposes of rules 62Q(2) and 62T( 1 )(b), RWWA will apply a deduction in accordance with this Scale of Deduction Table. Calculations will be made in respect of win, place, each way, concession, doubles, multiple doubles, insurance (2 places), insurance (3 places), quinella and favout wagers.
(3) Delete Schedule 1 items 3 and 4 and insert:

3. In relation to concession, doubles, insurance (2 places) and insurance (3 places) wagers, the deduction is applied only in respect of a runner that finishes first.

3A. In relation to multi wagers -

(a)

the deduction is applied to the relevant leg with the multi price to be recalculated based upon the revised leg price; and
(b) deductions may apply to more than one leg.
3B. In relation to quinella wagers, the deduction is applied in respect of
the successful combination.

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3C. In relation to favout wagers, the deduction is applied in respect of the
successful wager.
4. In relation to all successful win, place, each way, concession,
insurance (2 places), insurance (3 places), quinella, favout and
multiple doubles wagers, investors must be paid the dividend payable
in respect of the wager, less -

(a) the number of cents in the dollar deduction applicable on the scale of deductions in the Scale of Deduction Table for the dividends of the runner at the time of its withdrawal; or
(b) a deduction of any lesser amount as determined by -
(i) in relation to the conduct of wagering by RWWA - RWWA; or
(ii) in relation to the conduct of wagering by bookmakers - the stewards.

(4) In Schedule 1 item 5:

(a) delete "Where" and insert:
If

(b) delete "are to" and insert:
must

(5) In Schedule 1 item 6:

(a) delete "Where" and insert:
If

(b) delete "are to" and insert:
must

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(c) in paragraphs (a) and (b) delete "to be".

(6) Delete Schedule 1 item 7 and insert:

7. In relation to the conduct of wagering by bookmakers, if the dividend
in relation to a runner ordered or permitted to be withdrawn, or
declared a non-starter, is lower than $1.05, the stewards must -

(a)

if, in the opinion of the stewards, there is sufficient time to reopen wagering - declare all wagers made on the remaining runners to be void and order that wagering on the race be reopened; or
(b) otherwise - apply a deduction in accordance with item 4.

(7) In Schedule I delete the Table and insert:

Table

Dividend Win, Place Place Concession, Quinella
of doubles, deduction deduction insurance deduction
withdrawn multiple if 8 or if less (2 places),
runner doubles, more than 8 insurance
(for wager favout runners runners (3 places)
of $1) deduction deduction

$ $ $ $ $ $

1.01 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70 All bets
void and

1.02 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70 refunded
1.03 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.04 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.05 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.06 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.07 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.08 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70

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Dividend Win, Place Place Concession, Quinella
of doubles, deduction deduction insurance deduction
withdrawn multiple if 8 or if less (2 places),
runner doubles, more than 8 insurance
(for wager favout runners runners (3 places)
of $1) deduction deduction

$ S $ $ $ $

1.09 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.10 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.12 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.14 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.16 0.80 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.18 0.79 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.20 0.78 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.22 0.77 0.30 0.44 0.70
1.24 0.75 0.29 0.43 0.67
1.26 0.74 0.29 0.43 0.67
1.28 0.73 0.29 0.43 0.67
1.30 0.72 0.29 0.42 0.67

1.35 0. 69 0.29 0.42 0.64

1.40 0.67 0.28 0.41 0.62
1.45 0.64 0.28 0.41 0.59
1.50 0.62 0.28 0.40 0.57
1.55 0.60 0.27 0.39 0.55
1.60 0.58 0.27 0.39 0.53
1.65 0.57 0.27 0.38 0.53
1.70 0.55 0.27 0.38 0.51
1.75 0.53 0.26 0.37 0.49

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Dividend Win, Place Place Concession, Quinella
of doubles, deduction deduction insurance deduction
withdrawn multiple if 8 or if less (2 places),
runner doubles, more than 8 insurance
(for wager favout runners runners (3 places)
of $1) deduction deduction

$ S $ $ $ $

1.80 0.52 0.26 0.37 0.4
1.85 0.51 0.26 0.36 0.47
1.90 0.49 0.25 0.36 0.45
1.95 0.48 0.25 0.35 0.44
2.00 0.47 0.25 0.35

0.43 0.70
2.05 0.46 0.25 0.35

0.42 0.70
2.10 0.45 0.24 0.34

0.41 0.70
2.15 0.43 0.24 0.34

0.40 0.70
2.20 0.42 0.24 0.33

0.39 0.65
2.25 0.42 0.24 0.33

0.39 0.65
2.30 0.41 0.24 0.33

0.39 0.65
2.35 0.40 0.23 0.32

0.38 0.65
2.40 0.39 0.23 0.32

0.37 0.65

2.45 0.38 0.23 0.32 0.36 0.65
2.50 0.37 0.23 0.31 0.35 0.65
2.60 0.36 0.22 0.30 0.34 0.65
2.70 0.35 0.22 0.30 0.33 0.60
2.80 0.33 0.21 0.29 0.31 0.60
2.90 0.32 0.21 0.29 0.30 0.60
3.00 0.31 0.21 0.28 0.29 0.55
3.10 0.30 0.20 0.27 0.28 0.55

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Dividend Win, Place Place Concession, Quinella
of doubles, deduction deduction insurance deduction
withdrawn multiple if or if less (2 places),
runner doubles, more than S insurance
(for wager favout runners runners (3 places)
of $1) deduction deduction

$ $ $ $ $ $

3.20 0.29 0.20 0.27 0.27 0.55
3.30 0.28 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.55
3.40 0.27 0.19 0.26 0.25 0.50
3.50 0.27 0.19 0.25 0.25 0.50
3.60 0.26 0.19 0.25 0.24 0.50
3.70 0.25 0.19 0.25 0.24 0.50
3.80 0.25 0.18 0.24 0.24 0.50
3.90 0.24 0.18 0.24 0.23 0.45
4.00 0.23 0.18 0.23 0.22 0.45
4.20 0.22 0.17 0.23 0.21 0.45
4.40 0.21 0.17 0.22 0.20 0.40
4.60 0.20 0.16 0.21 0.19 0.40
4.80 0.19 0.16 0.21 0.18 0.40

5.00 0.19 0.16 0.20 0.18 0.40
5.50 0.17 0.15 0.19 0.17 0.35
6.00 0.16 0.14 0.18 0.16 0.35
6.50 0.14 0.13 0.16 0.14 0.30
7.00 0.13 0.12 0.16 0.13 0.30
7.50 0.12 0.12 0.15 0.12 0.25
8.00 0.12 0.11 0.14 0.12 0.25
8.50 0.11 0.11 0.13 0.11 0.25

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Dividend Win, Place Place Concession, Quinella
of doubles, deduction deduction insurance deduction
withdrawn multiple if or if less (2 places),
runner doubles, more than S insurance
(for wager favout runners runners (3 places)
of $1) deduction deduction

$ $ $ $ $ $

9.00 0.10 0.10 0.13 0.10 0.20
9.50 0.10 0.10 0.12 0.10 0.20
10.00 0.09 0.10 0.12 0.09 0.20
11 .00 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.08 0.16
12.00 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.08 0.16
13.00 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.07 0.16
14.00 0.07 0.07 0.09 0.07 0.14
15.00 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.06 0.12
16.00 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.06 0.12
17.00 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.05 0.12
18.00 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.05 0.12
19.00 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.05 0.10

20.00 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.05 0.10

21.00 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.04 0.08
26.00 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.03 0.08
31.00 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.06
41.00 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.04
51.00 0.02 0.02 0.02 002 0.04

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13. Schedule 2 inserted
After Schedule 1 insert:

Schedule 2— Permitted wagers on races

r. 62D]

Table

Item Wager Contingency

1. Driver challenge RWWA offers odds against a harness
driver accumulating the most points
across an entire harness race meeting,
which will be decided by the
following points system for each
race: the first-placed driver in a race
receives 3 points, the second-placed
driver receives 2 points and the
third-placed driver receives 1 point.
The driver who accumulates the most
points throughout the entire race
meeting is considered the winner.
2. Favourites challenge RWWA offers odds against the
number of favourites that will win a
race at a nominated race meeting or a

series of races. The favourite for each
applicable race is the runner that has
the lowest starting price (as
determined by the pricing
information body or, if the pricing
information body does not determine
the pricing information for a runner
immediately prior to the
commencement of the race, by
RWWA).

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3. Favout RWWA offers odds against a runner
winning a particular race without a
designated runner being included.
The finishing position of the
designated runner has no bearing on
the wagering outcome.
4. First past the post RWWA offers odds against a runner
winning a particular race or
achieving a place in a particular race,
with investors being paid out as if the
runner retains its first position or
place position regardless of the
outcome of any protest or objection
lodged.
5. Greyhound box number RWWA offers odds against a
challenge greyhound box number accumulating
the most points across an entire
greyhound race meeting, which will
be decided by the following points
system for each race: the first-placed
box number in a race receives
3 points, the second-placed box
number receives 2 points and the

third-placed box number receives
1 point. The box number that accumulates the most points throughout the entire race meeting is
considered the winner.

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6. Greyhound box number RWWA offers odds against a

challenge quinella

combination of 2 greyhound box numbers accumulating the most points across an entire greyhound
race meeting, which will be decided
by the following points system for
each race: the first-placed box
number in a race receives 3 points,
the second-placed box number
receives 2 points and the third-placed
box number receives 1 point. The
combination of 2 greyhound box
numbers that accumulates the most
points throughout the entire race
meeting is considered the winner.
7. Head to head RWWA offers odds against which of
2 selected runners will achieve the
highest finishing position in a
particular race, subject to the
requirement that at least 1 of the
runners must finish in the top
4 placings. If that is not the case, all
wagers will be declared void and
refunded.

8. I-lot wings RWWA offers odds against the
winner of a particular greyhound race
starting from box number 1 or 8. The
rug number of a runner is not taken
into consideration in this wager type.

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9. Inside versus outside RWWA offers odds against the
winner of a particular greyhound race
starting from an inside draw (boxes 1
to 4) or an outside draw (boxes 5 to
8). The rug number of a runner is not
taken into consideration in this wager
type.
10. Insurance wager RWWA offers odds against a runner

(2 places)

winning a particular race on the basis that the investor's stake is returned if

the runner achieves 2 place.
11. Insurance wager RWWA offers odds against a runner

(3 places)

winning a particular race on the basis that the investor's stake is returned if

the runner achieves 2 or 3rd place.

12.

Jockey challenge

RWWA offers odds against a jockey accumulating the most points across an entire thoroughbred race meeting, which will be decided by the
following points system for each
race: the first-placed jockey in a race
receives 3 points, the second-placed

jockey receives 2 points and the third-placed jockey receives 1 point.
The jockey who accumulates the
most points throughout the entire
race meeting is considered the
winner.

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13. Jockey challenge quinella RWWA offers odds against a
combination of 2 jockeys
accumulating the most points across
an entire thoroughbred race meeting,
which will be decided by the
following points system for each
race: the first-placed jockey in a race
receives 3 points, the second-placed
jockey receives 2 points and the
third-placed jockey receives 1 point.
The combination of 2 jockeys that
accumulates the most points
throughout the entire race meeting is
considered the winner.

14.

Leading trainer

RWWA offers odds against a horse or greyhound trainer accumulating the most points across a race meeting

or a series of races specified by the following points system for each race: the first-placed trainer in a race receives 3 points, the second-placed trainer receives 2 points and the third-placed trainer receives 1 point.

The trainer who accumulates the
most points throughout the entire race meeting, or series of races, is considered the winner.

15. Margin RWWA offers odds against the
official margin between the first- and
second-placed runners in a particular
race.

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16. Odds versus evens RWWA offers odds against the
winner of a particular race having an
odd or even saddlecloth or rug
number.

17.

Place card

RWWA offer odds against any 3 runners achieving a place in 4 particular races. The place odds for
each runner are added together to
establish the place card odds.
18. Quinella RWWA offer odds against any 2
of 2 or more selected runners

finishing 1S and 2nd, in any order, in a
particular race.

19.

Rags to riches

RWWA offers odds against 1 of 4 runners nominated by RWWA winning a particular race.
20. Runner versus the field RWWA offers odds against a
designated runner of a particular race
being the winner of the race or any
other runner of the race being the
winner of the race.

21. Same race combo RWWA offers odds against a
pre-determined series of outcomes
occurring from within the same race
(for example, runner A must win,

runner B must finish 2' or 3rd and runner C must finish 2', 3'' or 0).

All outcomes must occur for the wager to be successful. In a same race combo wager, the odds are
determined before the wager is
placed.

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22.

Same race multi

RWWA offers odds against a runner winning or multiple runners finishing in the top two, three or four placings in the same race. It is similar to same race combos except an investor can
select their own combinations from
the particular race rather than from a
set of outcomes pre-determined by
RWWA. In same race multi
wagering, the odds are determined at
the time the wager is placed.
23. Starting price RWWA offers odds against a runner
winning a particular race, being the
final odds for that runner offered by
on-course bookmakers as determined
by the pricing information body.
24. Tight squeeze RWWA offers odds against the
winner of a particular greyhound race
starting from box number 4 or 5. The
rug number of the runner is not taken
into consideration in this wager type.
25. Top half versus bottom RWWA offers odds against the

half winner of a particular thoroughbred
race or harness race coming from the

top half or the bottom half of the race field according to the runner number order. If the race field contains an
odd number of runners, the top half is
allocated the extra runner.

26. Top x RWWA offers odds against a runner
or participant finishing within the
placings specified by RWWA. (For
example, in a top 2 wager, the runner

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or participant must finish V or 2'; in
a top 5 wager, the runner or

2iid, 3rd, 4th

participant must finish Is,
or 5th)

27. Total winning saddlecloth RWWA offers odds against the
numbers collective total of the official
winning saddlecloth or rug numbers
for each race of a particular race
meeting or series of races nominated
by RWWA. The winning saddlecloth
or rug numbers from each applicable
race are added together to determine
the total winning number.
Approved by the Gaming and Wagering Commission on 26 October
2021.
Common seal
LANIE CHOPPING, Chairperson.
KATIE HODSON-THOMAS, Member.

Made by Racing and Wagering Western Australia on 4 November 2021.

Common seal ANTHONY HASLUCK, Director. IAN EDWARDS, Director / CEO.

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(a)	rules 1 and 2 — on the day on which these rules are published in the Gazette;
(b)	the rest of the rules — on the day after that day.

(a)	reliant on all propositions being correctly selected; and
(b)	determined by multiplying together the odds of
each selection;

be-	e-
(a)
(a) the runner on which the wager is made runs in the race in respect of which the wager is made; or

(b)	the participant on which the wager is made participates in the approved event in respect of which the wager is made; or
(c)	by reason of a runner not running in a race, or a participant not participating in an event, the contingency on which the wager is made cannot occur;

(a)	the pricing information body; or
(b)	in the case of a wager placed with -

(3)	In rule 3(1) in the definition of *dividend* delete "section 62 of the RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 62;

(4)	In rule 3(1) in the definition *ofprescribed commission* delete "regulation 17C or 17D of the *Betting Control* *Regulations* 1978," and insert:
the Betting Control Regulations 1978 regulation 17C or 17D,

(5)	In rule 3(1) in the definition of RWWA delete "section 4 of the RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 4;
(6)	In rule 3(1) in the definition of *starting price guarantee wager* delete "by the pricing information body or rule 51A(1);" and insert:

(i)	a bookmaker - rule 51 A(2); or
(ii)	RWWA - rule 62F(4);

(8)	In rule 3(1) in the definition of *wagering account* delete "section 64 of the RWWA Act;" and insert:
the RWWA Act section 64;

(1)	In rule 56(1) delete the definition of *play or pay wager.*
(2)	In rule 56(1) in the definition of *wager* delete "play or pay wager," and insert:
wager that is play or pay,

62B.	Application of Part
This Part applies to the conduct by RWWA of wagering on races at fixed odds.
62C.	When runner achieves place
(1)	This rule applies to the following wagers -

(a)	place wagers;
(b)	place card wagers;
(c)	each way wagers;
(d)	insurance wagers (2 places);
(e)	insurance wagers (3 places).

(a)	3 places are payable; and
(b)	a runner achieves a place if it finishes first, second or third.

(a)	2 places are payable; and
(b)	a runner achieves a place if it finishes first or second.

62D.	Permitted wagers on races
(1)	RWWA may, in accordance with these rules, make and accept the following wagers on races -

(a)	win wagers;
(b)	place wagers;
(c)	each way wagers;
(d)	multi wagers;
(e)	starting price guarantee wagers;

(0	top fluc wagers;
wagers of a kind specified in the 2nd column of
(g)
an item in the Table in Schedule 2.

(2)	For the purpose of this Part, a reference to a wager of a kind specified in the 2 n column of an item in the Table in Schedule 2 is a reference to a wager in which
RWWA offers fixed odds on the basis set out in the 3rd column of that item.

(3)	Place wagers, each way wagers, insurance wagers (2 places) and insurance wagers (3 places) are not permitted if 4 or less runners are listed to start a race at the time wagering is opened on that race.
62E.	All wagers to be at least 1 unit
(1)	This rule applies to wagers made with RWWA under this Part.
(2)	The minimum wager that may be made is 1 unit.
62F.	Default odds for starting price, starting price guarantee and top fluc wagers
(1)	Subrule (2) applies if—

(a)	RWWA accepts a starting price wager or a starting price guarantee wager on a runner; and
(b)	determine the pricing information for the

62H.	Provisions as to runners
(1)	For the purpose of this Part a runner is taken to run in a race if—

(a)	the runner is ordered by the starter to take its place at the barrier, starting gate or box (as applicable) or has been semaphored as a starter; and
(b)	the stewards have not declared the runner not to be a starter in the race.

(a)	must be settled on a box (trap) number; and
(b)	must not be settled on a runner name.

(a)	at the time the wager is made, it is impossible for the investor to win;
(b)	the wager is made on a runner more than

(c)	the wager is made after the determination of the race to which the wager relates;
(d)	the wager is declared void by the rules of racing or these rules;
(e)	the wager is declared void by the Commission under subrule (3)(b);
(f)	the wager is declared void by the stewards under another provision of these rules.

(2)	Subrule (1)(b) does not apply to an in the run wager.
(3)	The Commission may -

(a)	investigate, in such a manner as it thinks fit, an allegation of fraud or corrupt practice in relation to a wager or a race to which a wager
relates; and
(b)	declare to be void, as the case may be -

62J.	When wagers are off
A wager is off if any of the following circumstances apply -

(a)	the investor and RWWA mutually consent to the wager being off;
(b)	the ticket issued as a result of the wager being made is cancelled under the RWWA Regulations regulation 40(4a);
(c)	the wager is placed on a race that is -