# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 11. Horse Racing

### Subtitle 6. Harness Racing

#### Section 11-613

(a)

  (1) A licensee whose average handle is $150,000 or less shall keep the breakage.

  (2) A licensee whose average handle is over $150,000 shall:

    (i) allocate 50% of the breakage to the Sires Stakes Program; and

    (ii) keep 50% of the breakage to pay for personnel-related expenses, physical improvements, track maintenance, and indebtedness related to the track, including indebtedness for clubhouse and grandstand construction.

(b) If an average handle is over $600,000, the takeout shall be:

  (1) 17% from each regular mutuel pool;

  (2) 19% from each multiple mutuel pool for 2 horses; and

  (3) 25% from each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(c) If the average handle is $600,000 or less, the takeout shall be:

  (1) not more than 18.75% from each regular mutuel pool;

  (2) not more than 20.75% from each multiple mutuel pool on 2 horses; and

  (3) not more than 26.75% from each multiple mutuel pool on 3 or more horses.

(d) Money that remains after deductions are made under this section shall be returned as winnings to successful bettors.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)