Records of the Washington State Horse Racing Commission, 1933-1975.

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Records of the Washington State Horse Racing Commission, 1933-1975.

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Records document the regulation of horse racing in the State of Washington. They include the minutes of the Board of Stewards, administrative correspondence, subject files, audits, licensing files, and the "Daily Racing Form Chart Book."

32 cubic ft.

Washington State Archives, Southwest Regional Branch

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SNAC Resource ID: 6863840

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Washington Horse Racing Commission

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The Washington Horse Racing Commission was established in March 1933 as oversight to the legalization of the pari-mutuel betting on horse races in Washington State. The Commission is required to license, regulate and supervise all race meets held in Washington State. The legislation stipulated that 5 percent of the gross amount wagered would be collected as a tax and 80 percent of this tax would support the old age pension fund in the State treasury. The track also paid the State $1...

Washington Horse Racing Commission. Board of Stewards

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