Section 3Sec./Art. 3

The grantee or its duly authorized agent may offer, take or arrange bets for races conducted in or outside the Philippines, in person or by any electronic or other modern means of processing transactions, anywhere in the Philippines, whether within or outside the place, enclosure, or track where horse races are held, in on-track or off-track betting stations, with respect to races held or conducted within or outside the Philippines. No person other than the grantee or its duly authorized agents or licensees shall offer, take or arrange bets on any horse race, or maintain or use a totalizator or other device, method or system to bet on any horse race or maintain or use a totalizator or other device, method or system to bet on any horse within or without the place, enclosure, or track where the horse races are held by the grantee.

Any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two thousand pesos (P2,000) or by imprisonment of not more than six (6) months, or both at the discretion of the court. If the offender is a partnership, corporation or association, the criminal liability shall devolve upon its directors, president or any other official responsible for the violation.