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About the Arizona Department of Racing

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.

Notices

9-3-08: : A new Arizona List of Thresholds for racehorse medication has been issued

8-1-08:  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. To review the Department's policy click here; to view a list of documents acceptable to the Department click here; and to view Sample documents click here.


English Only Compliance

  • Compliance with English Only Requirement - English
  • Compliance with English Only Requirement - Spanish
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