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Laramie County approves three Cowboy Racing off‑track wagering sites after public hearing and debate
Summary
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 approved three resolutions allowing Cowboy Racing LLC to operate off‑track betting/HHR locations in Cheyenne, after a public hearing that included supporters citing economic and equestrian benefits and nearby residents raising traffic and neighborhood concerns.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 7 to approve three separate resolutions permitting Cowboy Racing LLC to operate pari‑mutuel wagering, historic horse racing (HHR) and simulcast events at three Cheyenne addresses: 714 West 20th Street, 1734 Meadowland Drive and 1720 Cleveland Avenue.
The votes came after a public hearing during which the applicant described plans for a new eastern Cheyenne racetrack and said revenue from HHR and off‑track betting would be reinvested in track infrastructure and equestrian facilities. Neighbors and a city council member raised concerns about the Cleveland Avenue site’s proximity to a residential neighborhood and school traffic.
The resolutions matter because county approval of local locations is part of the state application process for gaming operations: county sign‑offs are one of several boxes prospective operators must check before the Wyoming Gaming Commission issues final permission. The three approved locations will allow Cowboy Racing to pursue engineering, site planning and final licensing…
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