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Horse Racing Commission reports declines in participants, flags unsanctioned "brush" tracks and regulatory risks from HISA and online gaming
Summary
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission briefed lawmakers on declining license and racing participation, continued revenue from casino-style machines, safety gains and concerns about unsanctioned "brush" tracks and online betting. The commission also outlined uncertainty around the federal Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act.
John Chancey, executive director of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, told the appropriations subcommittee that pari‑mutuel wagering and occupational licenses have been in long-term decline while gaming-machine revenues have grown.
"We have about a 45% decline" in racing-related occupational licensing since 2016, Chancey said. He told the committee simulcast wagering and live racing handles have been relatively steady but that live racing participation and the number of runners per race have fallen notably in Thoroughbred meets.
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