Michigan's pari-mutuel horse racing is governed by the Horse Racing Law of 1995. This act legislates the pari-mutuel method of wagering on the results of live and simulcast races at licensed race meetings in this state. The law provides the Racing Commissioner with the means to license and regulate the conducting of horse race meetings in this state with pari-mutuel wagering on the results of horse races and persons involved in horse racing and pari-mutuel gaming activities at such race meetings.
Along with the Law, there is a set of rules that help define the various activities that take place within the industry. The horse racing rules continue to evolve and expand as the racing industry changes. The changes in these rules help to keep Michigan competitive in the horse racing world.
Copies of the Law and the Rules can be found at:
Law
Horse Racing Law of 1995 (Act 279, Public Acts of 1995, as Amended)
Rules
Office of Racing Commissioner General/Administrative Rules
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