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TRPB Developing 'Tote Security Initiative'

TRPB Developing 'Tote Security Initiative'

The Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau publicly acknowledged Dec. 17 its work on a "tote-enhancing initiative designed to address fan concerns with pari-mutuel wagering and improve efficiency and security in the future."

 Thursday, December 17, 2009

KY Delays Action on Stop-Bet Recommendation

A controversial recommendation to halt wagering at zero minutes to post time at all racetracks was shelved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Oct. 27 pending a public meeting at which the issue will be further vetted.

 Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Perception, Not Integrity, Called Major Issue

Officials assembled for the International Simulcast Conference said Oct. 12 public perception, not integrity, is the primary problem for the industry's wagering systems.

 Monday, October 12, 2009

TRA Adopts Protocol for 'Off Time' Display

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations board of directors has adopted a protocol establishing industry-wide standards pertaining to the display of accurate "off time" for the start of the race.

 Thursday, September 03, 2009

TRA Adopts Wagering Protocol Measures

Past-posting and late odds changes are major issues in racing, but more of perception than reality, Thoroughbred Racing Associations' executive vice president Chris Scherf said the morning of Aug. 22 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Saturday, August 22, 2009

Penn National Back to Old Closing-Time Policy

Penn National Race Course, which had changed its closing time on pools after two recent separate past-posting incidents, reverted to its previous policy June 18.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009

Penn Stops Betting Early After Tote Glitch

Another tote communication glitch led officials at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course to start closing pari-mutuel pools when the first horse enters the starting gate, effective June 6.

 Saturday, June 06, 2009

Penn Refunds Pools in Past-Posting Incident

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course refunded more than $150,000 in wagers after a communications router failure at its main wagering hub went down, leaving the second race May 20 open for betting after off time.

 Friday, May 22, 2009
'Integrity Void' Strikes Nerve -- Again

'Integrity Void' Strikes Nerve -- Again

Simmering concerns over wagering security in the pari-mutuel industry flared up again April 21 with a strong call for independent monitoring and an end to the practice of "past-posting" -- making bets after races begin.

 Wednesday, April 22, 2009

TRA Adopts Protocol for Past-Posting

The Thoroughbred Racing Associations board of directors has adopted a protocol that establishes industry-wide procedures for tracks to follow in case betting fails to close promptly at the start of a race -- something commonly referred to as "past-posting."

 Friday, February 06, 2009
RCI: Autonomous Betting Monitor Critical

RCI: Autonomous Betting Monitor Critical

With RCI Integrity Services up and running, the Association of Racing Commissioners International has issued a strong call for the pari-mutuel industry to take advantage of something it believes is a no-brainer: an independent wagering monitoring system.

 Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Commentary: Past Posting

By Ed Martin - Sometimes it's good that racing does not command the front page of USA Today's sports section as often as it should.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2008
KHRA Studies Past-Posting Incident

KHRA Studies Past-Posting Incident

The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority will form a subcommittee to investigate an incident in which wagering on a Fair Grounds race at Keeneland remained available while a race was in progress, officials said Dec. 17.

 Monday, December 17, 2007

CHRB Targets Integrity of Pari-Mutuel Wagering System

Hearing complaints from fans and state legislators, the California Horse Racing Board tried to tackle two fronts on how to maintain integrity for the sport: late wagers and board conflicts.

 Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Tote Standard Designed to Avert Past-Posting of Wagers

The 2020 Committee of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations unanimously decided Dec. 10 to establish a model rule for totalisator systems in the event tote communications are interrupted. The decision stems from incidents in which past-posting has occurred after system failure.

 Thursday, December 11, 2003

Past-Posting Probe Continues; NYRA Losses Minimal

New York Racing Association officials said it appears losses were kept relatively low from a September incident in which at least a dozen wagering outlets failed to stop taking bets after a Belmont Park race had begun.

 Tuesday, October 07, 2003