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Laramie County approves transfer of Wyoming Downs historic-horse-racing permit to new Cheyenne location
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously April 15 to allow Wyoming Downs LLC to move its existing off‑track betting and historic-horse-racing permit from Cheyenne Plaza to the Cadillac Ranch site at 3307 East Nationway, with applicants to operate the current site until renovations finish.
The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously April 15 to approve a resolution allowing Wyoming Downs LLC to transfer its existing permit for pari‑mutuel wagering, historic horse racing and simulcast events from its Cheyenne Plaza site to the Cadillac Ranch property at 3307 East Nationway in Cheyenne.
County Attorney Martin Voss told the board the transfer does not create a new permit; it merely relocates an existing authorization and, after review, “is in accord with gaming regulations.” Tracy Laycock, general counsel for Wyoming Downs, said the company will continue operations at Cheyenne Plaza until renovations at Cadillac Ranch are completed, then move the operation and close the Cheyenne Plaza location.
The transfer drew no public comment during the hearing and was moved, seconded and approved on roll call with Commissioners Heath, Hollingshead, Thompson (acting chair), Zwonitzer and Chairman Malm all voting aye. No conditions were recorded in the discussion beyond the county’s standard regulatory review.
Why it matters: the action preserves the operator’s existing statewide permit while shifting the venue within Cheyenne; county staff and counsel characterized the change as a permitted relocation rather than a new gaming facility, meaning the county’s review focused on regulatory compliance for the site transfer rather than new permit criteria.
Next steps: the applicant will complete renovations at Cadillac Ranch and then effect the physical move; no additional county action on the permit transfer was specified during the meeting.
