Effective August 1, 2008, all applicants for an Arizona racing license must present evidence
demonstrating lawful presence in the United States. Licenses will not be issued without proof
of citizenship or alien status at the time of application. Applicants who are residents of
other countries are exempt from this requirement unless they are physically present in Arizona
at the time of application.
"HB2694, effective on September 19, 2007, prohibits account wagering in Arizona.
Individuals who violate this law may be guilty of a Class 6 Felony. The Arizona
Department of Racing and the Arizona Attorney General are required to enforce this
prohibition and submit annual reports to the Speaker of the House and President of
the Senate."
Department Mission Statement
To regulate and supervise pari-mutuel racing and wagering conducted in Arizona in order to protect racing participants and the
wagering public. To regulate and supervise boxing events conducted in Arizona to protect all participants in those events.
Department Description
The Department of Racing regulates the Arizona pari-mutuel horse and greyhound racing industry.
The Department oversees and supervises all commercial horse, greyhound, and county fair racing meetings; licenses participants;
collects state revenues generated by race meetings; promotes and encourages the breeding of horses and greyhounds in the State;
and enforces laws and rules related to racing and wagering to protect industry participants and the public.
The Department also regulates and supervises all boxing, kickboxing, tough man, and mixed martial arts events in Arizona to ensure
compliance with laws and regulation and, thereby, protect all participants.
