Section 435.20  Application for Inter-Track Wagering License

a)         Each application for an inter-track wagering license filed with the Illinois Racing Board (Board) must contain such information and be accompanied by such documents or exhibits as specified by the Board.

b)         Each application for an inter-track wagering license shall also contain a plan of operation, which plan shall include:

1)         a feasibility report that shows:

A)        the anticipated revenue to be generated from the inter-track wagering facility;

B)        the expenditures expected to be incurred by the facility;

C)        the level of attendance expected and the area from which said attendance is anticipated to be drawn to the inter-track wagering facility;

D)        level of anticipated inter-track wagering;

E)         a demographic study or market survey depicting the applicant's on-track attendance; and

F)         the probable impact of the inter-track wagering facility on revenue to local government.

2)         an application for an inter-track wagering license shall also show:

A)        the number of simulcast racing programs to be displayed;

B)        the amount and source of revenue necessary to acquire and construct the inter-track wagering facility;

C)        the type of communication and transmission equipment to be utilized;

D)        the type and operation of the totalizator equipment which must be operated as prescribed by 11 Ill. Adm. Code 432 and 433;

E)         a security plan which shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the security measures to protect the inter-track wagering facility, to control crowds, to safeguard the transmission and reception of simulcast signals, and to control the transmission of wagering data to effect combined common pari-mutuel wagering pools;

F)         the accomodations available to the public;

G)        a good faith affirmative action plan to recruit, train and upgrade minorities and females in all classifications within the licensee;

H)        a certificate of compliance or approval from the Industrial Commission of the State of Illinois that the applicant has complied with, and has elected to be bound by, the provisions of the Worker's Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 48, par. 138.1 et seq.); and

I)          a current Municipal or County Health and Safety Report and a current State Fire Inspection Report.  Updated reports shall be submitted by each inter-track wagering facility on January 15 and July 15 of each year of operation.

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 13073, effective August 10, 1992)