OAR 462-200-0070: Closing Wagering and Locking Pari-Mutuel Machines

(1) For Horse Racing: The pari-mutuel machines must be locked when the starting gates open. Unless the pari-mutuel machines were locked through error, they may not be reopened once they have been locked, even if there is a malfunction of the starting gate which causes a delay or a scratch. (2) For Greyhound Racing: The pari-mutuel machines shall not be locked until the lure begins to move, signifying the start of the race. After the lure has commenced to move, if there is a malfunction of the starting box which causes a delay, at the sole discretion of the board of judges, the pari-mutuel machines may be reopened for wagering. In addition, if the pari-mutuel machines were locked through error, the board of judges may order the machines reopened for wagering.