The Mission of the Oregon Racing Commission is to regulate and to facilitate all aspects of the pari-mutuel industry in the State of Oregon for the benefit of the citizenry, the licensees, the participants and the State of Oregon.

The Oregon Racing Commission was established in 1933 as part of the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Act and has the authority to regulate horse and greyhound racing in the State of Oregon.

The Oregon Lottery and casino gambling are regulated by other agencies.

If you recently contacted Oregon Racing Commission for services or information. The Commission would appreciate receiving your opinion on the level of service provided. May we ask a few minutes of your time to complete and return this brief survey. Your response will help to improve future services provided by the Commission.

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Protect yourself, your family and your co-workers by getting vaccinated and staying informed. The fewer of us who get sick from either seasonal influenza or pandemic H1N1 influenza, the more we can reduce the impact in our schools and workplaces. Visit the state's flu Web site at www.flu.oregon.gov or call the state hotline at 1-800-978-3040.

Due to state budget cuts, the Oregon Racing Commission offices will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2009. The employees will be observing a mandatory unpaid furlough day.

The offices will reopen on Monday, November 30th.

To see a list of other upcoming closure dates, please see link below.

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