Purpose
To allow persons or entities to own and/or operate a horse racing facility where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted.
To allow persons or entities to own and/or operate a horse racing facility where pari-mutuel wagering is conducted.
Please contact the Washington Horse Racing Commission at 360-459-6462.
Complete the application. Following review of the application and background checks, you must appear at a commission meeting for approval vote.
Approximately five months.
$50,000 - Initial application
$200 - Per live race day (first year of operation)
$500 - Per live race day (subsequent years of operation)
License is valid for one year, but can be extended each year by applying for race dates.
To allow persons and businesses in commercial operations to participate in pari-mutuel horse racing activities.
An annual application must be completed, signed, and submitted with appropriate fees.
Generally, applications are processed immediately. (Twelve percent in more than seven days. All others less than seven days.)
$31 to $146 - Filing of application (per year)
$10 - Fingerprint
Yes. Valid for each calendar year.