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VISION:
The Oregon Racing Commission is the go-to source for industry-respected regulations, customer focused processes, athlete safety and welfare and empowered excellence in racing.
MISSION:
The Oregon Racing Commission is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of safety and integrity within the equine racing industry, both on-ground and online. Our mission is to safeguard the welfare of athletes, both human and equine, with a steadfast commitment to the best interests of our citizenry, licensees, participants, and the economy.

Please go to the "Contact Us" tab above to find the direct number to the department you wish to contact.
NOTE: Please submit all public records queries to Executive Director Connie Winn.

Póngase en contacto con nosotros al orc.info@orc.oregon.gov para solicitar cualquier información o formularios en nuestra página web traducidos al español. 


 Important Notices/News

 

The Oregon Racing Commission is in the process of acquiring a new licensing database. 

We anticipate the launch to be summer of 2025.  Updates will be posted here.


The Oregon Racing Commission is in the process of hiring a new Senior Veterinarian and Test Barn Labratory Technician.
To learn more, or to apply, please click the link: 

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Commission Meetings

The Medication and Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. via Microsoft Teams.
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The Budget Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at 11:30 A.M. via Microsoft Teams.
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The Commission's next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. via Microsoft Teams.
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Attached is the notice of proposed rule amendment of OAR 462-140-0320 (6) and OAR 462-160-0130 (4)(D). The comment period is now open and will remain open until 12:00 p.m. February 6, 2025. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to the Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.






Attached is the notice of proposed rule adoption OAR 462-200-0675. The comment period is now open and will remain open until 10:00 a.m. February 4, 2025. Written comment maybe sent by email to  Karen.parkman@orc.oregon.gov or sent by US postal service to the Oregon Racing Commission – PO Box 366, Gresham OR 97030.  

A hearing has been scheduled on January 16, 2025 beginning at 12:00 

TrackedChangesFiling-462-200-0675 1.8.2025.pdf







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Do you have a gambling problem or does someone you know have a gambling problem? 

If so, Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) is a good place to start for help.
1-877-MY-LIMIT
(1-877-695-4648)