Annual Report - Wyoming Pari

Annual Report
of the
Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission
2012
Governor
Matthew H. Mead
Reporting period 01/01/2012 through 12/31/2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR FROM PRESIDENT ROBERT ATHERTON ............................. i
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHARLES E. MOORE.........ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 1
MISSION ....................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 3
ASSOCIATION OF RACING COMMISSIONERS INTERNATIONAL............................... 4
2012 COMMISSIONERS ............................................................................................... 5
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ............................................................................................... 6
CONTRACT PERSONNEL .............................................................................................. 6
PARI-MUTUEL ACTIVITY PER COUNTY .................................................................... 6. 7
PERMITTEES AND EVENTS ............................................................................................. 8
LIVE EVENT HANDLE ACTIVITY .................................................................................... 9
SIMULCAST HANDLE ACTIVITY .............................................................................. 9, 10
SOURCE MARKET FEES ............................................................................................... 11
DRUG SCREENING ..................................................................................................... 12
LICENSING ................................................................................................................. 12
WYOMING BREEDERS AWARD FUND .................................................................. 12, 13
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Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission (WPMC)
MISSION
Governor
Matthew H. Mead
The primary goals of the Pari-Mutuel Commission are the protection of the
wagering public and the health, safety and welfare of the participants in the
events, both human and equine. The Commission strives to achieve this
goal through an ongoing effort to improve the quality and integrity of
Wyoming pari-mutuel events. This includes investigation of applicants for
permits to conduct pari-mutuel events as well as applicants for license to
participate in these events.
Contact Information:
Website:
http://parimutuel.state.wy.us
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INTRODUCTION
The primary goals of the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission (WPMC) are the protection
of the wagering public and the health, safety and welfare of the participants in the
events, both human and equine. The Commission strives to achieve this goal through
an ongoing effort to improve the quality and integrity of Wyoming Pari-Mutuel events.
This includes investigation of applicants for permit to conduct Pari-Mutuel events as
well as applicants for license to participate in these events.
The Wyoming Rules of Racing and Pari-Mutuel events have been promulgated by the
Commission for the control, supervision and direction of permittees; including
regulations providing for supervising, disciplining, suspending, fining and barring from
events of all persons required to be licensed; and for the holding, conducting and
operation of all events at which pari-mutuel wagering is approved including
simulcasting of these events.
The WPMC operates from 100% augmented revenue and is totally self-supporting.
The Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission has an important place in one of the oldest
sports in this country. We recognize that the racing industry is a part of Wyoming
agricultural health and economy.
WPMC endeavors to protect and uphold the integrity of the pari-mutuel sport of live
and simulcast events; to exert every effort which is right and proper to regulate,
protect and nurture the racing and wagering industry, and to preserve and enhance
public confidence.
The organization hires employees, including contractual officials, who are highly
trained, respected, and trusted by the commission and public to maintain high
professional standards to perform their duties.
WPMC’s professional employees, working together toward the protection of racing
and pari-mutuel events and to engender strong public support for the horsemen and
racing industry, enhance the Commission’s image and reputation.
For the Pari-Mutuel Industry to rise above the myriad of challenges threatening it’s
prosperity, it is important that industry leaders commit to endeavors likely to achieve
economically feasible and sustainable results. Beyond the obvious significance of all
this is the underlying importance that the racing industry, now more than ever,
addresses the needs and concerns of its base support. The Wyoming Pari-Mutuel
Commission is committed to addressing these issues to maintain a level of confidence
second to none.
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ASSOCIATION OF RACING COMMISSIONERS
INTERNATIONAL
RCI is composed of the governmental regulators of horse and
greyhound racing in the United State, Canada, Mexico,
Jamaica, and Trinidad-Tobago. RCI members are legally
charged with the responsibility to ensure the integrity of racing
and pari-mutuel wagering.
As an active member of the Association of Racing
Commissioners International Inc., WPMC utilizes this connection
to continually elevate the integrity of Horse Racing in the State of Wyoming. Fostering
communication across state lines with this affiliation, it allows the Commission to check
the status of licensees across the nation for problems, search rulings and other racing
related subjects including wagering security. Our continued relationship with RCI will
assist our agency and heighten our regulatory ability.
Recognizing the multi-jurisdiction nature of the regulatory sport, RCI provides a
mechanism for collective policy formation, the exchange of information, research,
education and training, integrity advocacy, and development of reforms and services
designed to assist its members to operate more effectively and efficiently.
RCI houses and maintains the longest established and most comprehensive racing
regulatory database in existence. As a member, you have instant access to over 4
million individual records pertaining to licensees. Access to the data is an essential
component of a racing commission’s licensing function, granting staff the ability to
assess a potential licensee’s fitness to participate in the sport based on their
performance elsewhere.
RCI members collaborate with industry organizations who share our common goal;
Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, Racing Officials Accreditation Program,
Organization of Racing Investigators, Jockey Club, American Quarter Horse
Association, to name a few.
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2012 COMMISSIONERS
The Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission was established in 1967, and is composed of
seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Members of the Commission for 2012 are as follows:
PRESIDENT:
Term to 03/01/2013
Service from 05/11/05
District 1
Donald J. Murphy, Torrington
VICE PRESIDENT:
Term to 03/01/2017
Service from 03/01/2009
District 2
Robert “Bob” Atherton, Laramie
MEMBER:
Term to 03/01/2014
Service from 05/20/2005
District 5
Bill Dobbs, Deaver
MEMBER:
Term to 03/01/2014
Service from 03/01/2006
District 6
Joe Tully, Lusk
MEMBER:
Term to 03/01/2015
Service from 03/01/2011
District 3
Jacqueline “Jackie” Crow, Pinedale
MEMBER:
Term to 03/01/2015
Service from 03/01/2011
District 4
Patti Bergstrom, Sheridan
MEMBER:
Term to 03/01/2015
Service from 03/01/2011
District 7
Mantha Phillips, Casper
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/
SIMULCAST STEWARD:
Charles E. Moore, (307) 265-4015
LICENSING CLERK: The Commission has allocated 1 part-time position, which is filled on
a temporary basis for the duration of the racing or roping season.
CONTRACT PERSONNEL
Horse racing is undoubtedly the most
thoroughly regulated of all sports. To
assist the Commission in the task of
supervision, three state stewards, one
investigator, & one commission
veterinarian are retained on a contract
basis for the duration of the meet and
other pari-mutuel events.
State Statutes 11-25-101 through 11-25113.
Commission Veterinarian; is responsible
for the administration of the
Commission's Drug Testing Policy and
the general health of the animals.
Investigator; is a Law Enforcement
Officer retained to assist the State
Stewards and Commission in the
investigative process.
State Stewards; “3” are charged with
the duty of enforcing the State of
Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission Rules
of Racing, and Pari-Mutuel Events and
PARI-MUTUEL ACTIVITY PER COUNTY
A pari-mutuel event may not be held in any county until the question has been put to
the people of the county to accept or reject pari-mutuel betting. If a county election
fails, no other pari-mutuel election may be held for two years. However, once voter
approval is given to the pari-mutuel proposition that approval is of a continuing nature
and need not be voted on in subsequent years.
Counties which have approved pari-mutuel wagering through a proper election
include:
ALBANY
SWEETWATER
PLATTE
LARAMIE
WESTON
FREMONT
CAMPBELL
TETON
SHERIDAN
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NATRONA
JOHNSON
CARBON
UINTA
PARI-MUTUEL ACTIVITY SINCE 1968
ALBANY
1969 - 1971
1973 - 1984, 1998 - 2008
1976
1989 - 1990
Racing
Roping
Chariot Racing
Simulcasting
CARBON
2009
Simulcasting
CAMPBELL
1981, 1983, 1984
1986 - 1992, 1994 - 1996
1995
Roping
Racing
Simulcasting
FREMONT
1969 - 1969
1989 – 1990, 2011-2012
Racing
Simulcasting
JOHNSON
2011-2012
Simulcasting
LARAMIE
1968 - 1972
1989 - 2012
Racing
Simulcasting
NATRONA
1969 - 1998
1989 - 2012
Racing
Simulcasting
SHERIDAN
2009
1989 - 1990
Roping
Simulcasting
SWEETWATER
1982 – 1993, 2011-2012
1989 - 2012
Racing
Simulcasting
UINTA
1970, 1985 - 2009
1989 – 2012
2010
Racing
Simulcasting
Roping
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2012 PERMITTEES AND EVENTS
Permits are issued for a specific period of up to one year to any Wyoming county, city,
incorporated town, county fair board, or any corporation or association which has
been approved by the local Board of County Commissioners. The Commission may
issue, amend, or refuse to issue permits at its discretion.
Six (6) State-Wide Simulcast Locations
WYOMING HORSE RACING LLC, Permittee
1601 Harrison Drive
Evanston, WY 82931
Operating : 7 days a week (Monday – Sunday)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Operating at the following locations:
Evanston Wyoming OTB
Dunmar Inn Best Western
1601 Harrison Drive
Evanston, WY 82930
Cheyenne Wyoming OTB
AMVET Post 10
3839 East Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Rock Springs Wyoming OTB
Bomber’s Sports Bar
1549 Elk Street
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Riverton Wyoming OTB
Bomber’s Sports Bar
502 East Main Street
Riverton, WY 82501
(closed mid-year)
Casper Wyoming OTB
The Beacon Club
4100 W. Yellowstone HWY
Mills, WY 82604
Buffalo Wyoming OTB
Cowboy Saloon
177 US HWY 16 East
Buffalo, WY 82834
(closed mid-year)
Pari-Mutuel Live Racing Event
WYOMING HORSE RACING LLC, Permittee
4 Days of Racing August 18th & 19TH, and September 1ST & 2nd, 2012
Operating at the “Sweetwater Events Complex,” Rock Springs WY
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HANDLE ACTIVITY
HANDLE ACTIVITY COMPARISON
LIVE RACING
2010, The State of Wyoming did not conduct “Live Horse Racing Events”.
2012
2011
2010
Actual Days of Racing
4
4
0
Total Handle (Wagers)
$136,546.50
$115,960.30
n/a
Average Daily Handle
$34,136.63
$28,990.07
n/a
Breakage to Permittee
$1,242.20
$1,421.72
n/a
State Commission
$2,047.37
$1,738.89
n/a
$983.67
$806.14
n/a
$104,213.62
$87,922.42
n/a
Breeder's Award
Returned to Public
SIMULCASTING ACTIVITY
SIMULCAST ANNUAL COMPARISON
2012
2011
2010
Number of Days
Simulcast
352
114
362
Total Handle (Wagers)
6,497,577.90
$1,187,719.60
$9,045,224.84
Average Daily Handle
$18,459.03
$10,418.59
$24,986.80
Breakage to
Permittee
$27,123.87
$5,277.30
$37,184.22
State Commission
$97,463.67
$17,815.79
$135,678.37
Breeders Award
Contribution
$41,160.33
$8,599.03
$59,008.72
Returned to the Public
$4,724,169.64
$874,984.46
$6,788,849.64
2012 data collected from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
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SITE HANDLES CHART BY WEEK (2012)
SIMULCAST BREAKDOWN PER SITE (2012)
Horse WPS
Horse
Exotic
Dog WPS
Dog
Exotic
Buffalo WY OTB
$14,691
$27,418
$1297
$28,528
$
71,934.90
81
Casper WY OTB
$403,243
$566,703
$45,886
$238,236
$1,254.069.30
346
Cheyenne WY OTB
$522,182
$1,121,283
$89,567
$578,877
$2,311,909.10
352
Evanston WY OTB
$366,854
$737,825
$61,861
$267,495
$1,434,036.10
298
Riverton WY OTB
$11,179
$6,369
$2,523
$733
$
20,804.60
63
Rock Springs OTB
$263,229
$731,001
$72,086
$338,507
$1,404,823.90
345
Total Handle
***Revised Totals with Corrections - 10/23/2013*** 2012 data collected from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
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Days
PURSUANT TO 11-25-105 (m) (i) – (iv)
As A Result of Enrolled Act 3 HB 31, 2011
OUT-OF-STATE ADW SOURCE MARKET FEES 2012 (Program Started June 1, 2012)
MONTH
JUNE
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
JULY
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
AUGUST
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
SEPTEMBER
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
TWINSPIRES
OCTOBER
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
TWINSPIRES
NOVEMBER
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
TWINSPIRES
DECEMBER
TVG
XPRESSBET
EBET
US OFFTRACK
TWINSPIRES
Totals
STATE
FEES
5.00%
$111.16
$5.64
$7.24
BREEDERS
FEES
10.00%
$222.30
$11.28
$14.46
OTB
OPERATORS
10.00%
$222.30
$11.28
$14.46
PURSE
ENHANCEMENT
75.00%
$1,667.27
$84.60
$108.46
TOTAL
PAID
3.00%
$2,223.03
$112.80
$144.62
$169.95
$10.57
$5.72
$18.26
$339.90
$21.14
$11.43
$36.52
$339.90
$21.14
$11.43
$36.52
$2,549.27
$158.52
$85.74
$273.91
$3,399.02
$211.37
$114.32
$365.21
$113,300.66
$7,045.67
$3,810.67
$12,173.66
$170.84
$16.62
$6.32
$22.50
$341.68
$33.21
$12.65
$45.01
$341.68
$33.21
$12.65
$45.01
$2,562.63
$249.11
$94.85
$337.59
$3,416.83
$332.15
$126.47
$450.11
$113,894.33
$11,071.66
$4,215.66
$15,003.66
$143.64
$26.86
$14.33
$0.08
$57.03
$287.29
$53.72
$28.66
$17.91
$114.07
$287.29
$53.72
$28.66
$17.91
$114.07
$2,154.63
$402.90
$214.94
$134.33
$855.51
$2,872.85
$537.20
$286.59
$170.23
$1,140.68
$95,761.67
$17,906.66
$9,553.00
$5,970.33
$38,022.66
$131.18
$8.25
$8.61
$5.42
$54.13
$262.38
$16.50
$17.23
$10.84
$108.27
$262.38
$16.50
$17.23
$10.84
$108.27
$1,967.81
$123.73
$129.22
$81.29
$811.98
$2,623.75
$164.98
$172.29
$108.39
$1,082.65
$87,458.33
$5,499.33
$5,743.10
$3,613.00
$36,088.30
$158.76
$17.32
$4.23
$5.42
$28.61
$317.53
$34.64
$8.46
$10.84
$57.23
$317.53
$34.64
$8.46
$10.84
$57.23
$2,381.45
$259.80
$63.45
$81.29
$429.23
$3,175.27
$346.40
$84.60
$108.39
$572.30
$105,842.33
$11,546.66
$2,820.00
$3,613.00
$19,076.50
$120.57
$6.69
$13.93
$2.24
$5.89
$1,358.01
$241.15
$13.38
$27.85
$4.48
$11.78
$2,733.79
$241.15
$13.38
$27.85
$4.48
$11.78
$2,733.79
$1,808.61
$100.35
$208.91
$33.63
$88.36
$20,503.37
$2,411.48
$133.80
$278.54
$44.83
$117.81
$27,328.96
$80,382.50
$4,460.00
$9,284.67
$1,494.33
$3,926.90
$911,260.74
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TOTAL
WAGERED
$74,101.00
$3,760.00
$4,820.50
DRUG SCREENING
During 2012, the Pari-Mutuel Commission conducted urine and blood analysis on
horses participating in Pari-Mutuel events. This analysis is for the detection of illegal
and impermissible drugs as well as abuse of permissible medications.
The Commission is committed to increasing the integrity of all Pari-Mutuel Events. Our
drug testing policies are reviewed each year, with a focus on new and improved
methods of detection.
During 4 days of racing fifty-six (56) samples of urine and blood were submitted to
Industrial Laboratories Company, Wheat Ridge, CO for analysis.
LICENSING
In order that the Commission may protect the integrity of racing and know who is or
may be permitted on the grounds of a permittee, all participants of an event are
licensed. Persons holding a license or a permit issued by the Commission are required
to comply with all rules and regulations of the Commission and with the Wyoming
Statutes as well as with all orders issued by the Commission, its representatives, and the
stewards. Licenses bearing a photo of the licensee are prepared by the Commission
office and worn as badges by all participants to gain access to restricted areas and
identify official status to the public. License fees are fixed by the Commission.
WYOMING BREEDERS AWARD FUND
The racing and breeding industries are a valuable sector of the Cowboy State’s
economy and agribusiness. As a condition of receiving a pari-mutuel permit, the
permittee shall agree to contribute to the Wyoming Breeders Award Fund
administrated by the commission pursuant to Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 11-25-105(j).
The award fund is designed to encourage and foster the breeding and racing of
Wyoming-bred horses. Each Permittee licensed by the Commission shall offer at least
one Wyoming Bred quarter horse race and one Wyoming Bred thoroughbred race
each day during the meeting. If sufficient competition cannot be had among this
class of horse on any day, another race for said day may be substituted.
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BREEDERS AWARD FUND ANNUAL COMPARISON
2012
2011
2010
4
4
0
$136,546.50
$115,960.30
n/a
$983.67
$806.14
n/a
2012
2011
2010
352
114
362
$6,497,577.90
$1,187,719.60
$9,045,224.84
Breeder’s Award
$41,160.33
$8,599.03
$59,008.72
Advanced Deposit
Wagering *
$2,733.79
N/A
N/A
$44,877.79
$9,405.17
$59,006.72
Live Days of Racing
Total Handle (Wagers)
Breeder's Award
Simulcast Day of Racing
Total Handle (Wagers)
Total Breeders Award
* Pursuant to W.S. 11-25-105. (m ) (iii) Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) started June 1, 2012.
The Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission performs its responsibilities in strict compliance
with state laws. The agency conducts its regulatory activities fairly, consistently,
efficiently, and courteously.
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