Racetracks/Racetrack Vendor, Licensing Information

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has the responsiblity to authorize and regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan. The program objectives are achieved through a number of regulatory activities including issuing licenses to anyone associated with pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan. See below for a list of those requiring an MGCB license.

Visit www.michigan.gov/mgcb (see Licensing) for downloadable applications, locations and schedules of licensing offices and other information about horse racing in Michigan.

Michigan Gaming Control Board
3062 W. Grand Blvd, L  700
Detroit, MI 48202

Phone (313) 456 - 4100
Fax     (313) 456 - 2864

Those needing to be licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board are as follows:

Multi-jurisdiction Owner Application

• Race Horse Owner (license only)

Occupational License Application

• Owner and/or another license listed below
• Trainer
• Ass't Trainer
• Driver
• Jockey/Apprentice
• Jockey
• jockey Agent
• Veterinarian
• Farrier/Plater/Blacksmith
• Racing Official
• Association/Track
• Employee
• Groom
• Other Stable Help
• Vendor

Partnership Application

• Partnership/Corporation/Stable/Estate/Syndicate

Restricted Area Pass Application

• Restricted Area Pass

Authorized Agent Application

• Authorized Agent

Revised: October 3, 2012