It’s a commission of three members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. The Commission was established in 1963 after the Idaho Horse Racing Act was passed. The Idaho Racing Commission sees to it that all six horse racetracks operate in line with the Idaho state gambling laws.
It’s funded through license fees and betting events. It protects the integrity of legal horse race betting in Idaho. Horse Racetracks, Pari-Mutual, Simulcasting This commission oversees the lottery, and bingo and raffle events.
It was established on the basis of Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 77 Charitable Gaming.
