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| Ohio State Racing Commission
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The Ohio State Racing Commission was created in 1933 after the General Assembly approved
pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing. The commission currently employs 21 people full and part-time.
Nine work at its Columbus headquarters. Others, including judges, stewards, investigators, inspectors
and veterinarians, work at seven commercial racetracks and at county fairs where wagering takes place.
Members of the commission meet monthly to conduct business, approve racing dates, decide matters of racing
importance, and mete out penalties to licensees found in violation of racing rules and law. Meetings are held
in downtown Columbus during winter months and at commercial tracks when possible during the remainder of the year.
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