An audit of the Oregon Racing Commission released by the state’s Audits Division found that ambiguity in state gambling laws has led to different interpretations of what the state allows.
The Audits Division said the ambiguity hurts the economic interests and sovereign Tribal nations.
“As technology changes, laws and rules need to be updated to minimize conflicts between existing statutes authorizing gambling on horse races with Oregon’s constitutional prohibition of casinos and limitation of lotteries,” the Audits Division said in a news release.
The Oregon Racing Commission manages pari-mutuel wagering across the state, including live, simulcast, and historical horse races.
