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 the information and be accompanied by the documents or exhibits specified by the Board.

b)         Each application for an inter-track wagering license shall also contain a plan of operation that 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  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 that must be operated as prescribed by 11 Ill. Adm. Code 432 and 433;

E)        a security plan that 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 accommodations 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 Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission that the applicant has complied with, and has elected to be bound by, the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act [820 ILCS 305]; and

I)         a current Municipal or County Health and Safety Report and a current State Fire Inspection Report.  Updated State Fire Inspection reports shall be submitted by each inter-track wagering facility no later than July 15 of each year of operation.  Updated Health and Safety reports shall be submitted by each inter-track wagering facility no later than January 15 and July 15 of each year of operation.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 325, effective January 1, 2012)