Repeals the prohibition on off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing

HB 2698 repeals Missouri's existing ban on off-track pari-mutuel wagering for horse racing by removing Section 313.660 from state law. This bill directly affects businesses that operate off-track betting facilities and individuals placing wagers on horse races outside racetrack locations. The repeal eliminates the previous legal restriction that prohibited accepting or transmitting such bets for a fee, which had carried penalties including class D felony charges for violations. The policy change removes a specific regulatory barrier, allowing off-track wagering to operate under existing frameworks without this prohibition.