Location Restrictions on Betting Activities for Horse Races
- Licensed entities may only conduct betting activities within the premises, enclosure, or track where the horse race is held.
- Betting outside of the designated race venue is expressly forbidden.
Prohibition Against Race Fixing in Horse Racing
- Fixing a race to ensure the victory of a particular horse or horses is unlawful.
- This provision aims to preserve the integrity and fairness of horse racing events.
Regulation of Betting on Basque Pelota (Jai-Alai) Games
- Only operators or maintainers of a fronton with a legislative franchise are authorized to offer, take, or arrange bets on Basque pelota games.
- Unauthorized betting on Jai-Alai games by any person or group is prohibited, including the use of any gambling devices or systems.
Location Limitations on Betting for Basque Pelota Games
- Licensed fronton operators must conduct all betting activities within the designated place or enclosure where the Jai-Alai event occurs.
- Taking bets or gambling outside the official fronton is not allowed.
Prohibition Against Fixing Basque Pelota Games
- It is illegal for any person or group to fix a Basque pelota game to predetermine the winning pelotari or team.
- This safeguards the fairness and competitive integrity of Jai-Alai games.
Penalties for Violations
- Violators are subject to a fine not exceeding two thousand pesos, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, at the discretion of the court.
- In cases involving partnerships, corporations, or associations, criminal liability is imposed on the president, director, or responsible official of the entity.
Effectivity Date
- The Act takes effect on January 1, 1954.
- This provision establishes the enforcement timeline for the law's provisions.