Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
BUSINESS REGULATION |
TITLE 11. HORSE RACING |
SUBTITLE 7. RACING AT FAIR HILL |
§ 11-704. Takeout and winnings
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(a) Takeout. --
(1) The licensee shall deduct from the handle:
(i) all the breakage; and
(ii) 25%.
(2) From the 25% that the licensee deducts from the handle, 9% of the handle shall be paid to the Commission, which shall send it to the Comptroller to be credited to the Fair Hill Improvement Fund established in § 5-908 of the Natural Resources Article.
(b) Winnings. -- Money that remains after deductions are made under subsection (a) of this section shall be returned as winnings to successful bettors.