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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following terms shall mean and include:
1. “Region.” One or more of the following named regions comprised of the counties indicated:
a. Suffolk: Suffolk county;
b. Nassau: Nassau county;
c. New York city: the five counties comprising the city of New York;
d. Catskill: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Tioga, Dutchess, Tompkins, Westchester, Putnam and Ulster counties;
e. Capital District: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, St. Lawrence, Warren and Washington counties;
f. Central: Lewis and Onondaga counties;
g. Western: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates counties;
h. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subdivision, when and if the Central regional off-track betting corporation is established, it shall include, in addition to the counties listed in paragraph f, the following: Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Franklin, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego and Tompkins counties.
2. “Exotic bet” or “exotic wager.” A single bet or wager on three or more horses, evidenced by a single ticket and representing an interest in a single betting pool.
3. “Multiple bet” or “multiple wager.” A single bet or wager on two horses, evidenced by a single ticket and representing an interest in a single betting pool.
4. “Article”. As used in this article may also refer to articles five and six.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law - PML § 519. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/racing-parimutuel-wagering-and-breeding-law/pml-sect-519/
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