Arizona suspends Turf Paradise teletrack permit for lack of access and staff
Division of Racing suspended the teletrack permit effective 16 October to protect pari‑mutuel integrity
Key Takeaways
- The Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing suspended the teletrack permit of Skyfall 7, LLC dba Turf Paradise Racecourse effective 16 October.
- The suspension was based on lack of access to the property and absence of staff required for authorised pari‑mutuel betting operations.
- The restrictions interrupted live races and affected operations at Turf Paradise and at Off‑Track Betting locations.
- The Department published a public notice and is coordinating oversight with the Arizona Racing Commission while monitoring compliance with state racing laws.
The Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing suspended the teletrack permit held by Skyfall 7, LLC dba Turf Paradise Racecourse, effective 16 October. The action was taken because of lack of access to the property and absence of staff required to support authorised pari‑mutuel betting operations, which interrupted live racing and Off‑Track Betting activities.
Reasons for the suspension
The Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing said the restrictions prevented race participants from accessing the facilities and affected the staff and operations necessary to conduct pari‑mutuel wagering at Turf Paradise and at Off‑Track Betting locations.
“Protecting the wagering public and maintaining the integrity of Arizona’s racing industry are fundamental to our regulatory responsibility”
The preceding remark was made by Shannon Nelson, Director of Racing for the Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing.
Communication and follow‑up
The Department published a public notice with additional information about the status of Commercial Racing and Teletrack permits, the regulatory action and guidance for wagering customers and industry participants. The Department is coordinating oversight with the Arizona Racing Commission and monitoring operations while it enforces the standards set forth in Arizona racing laws.
Interested parties may consult the public notice for details on the suspension and instructions for customers and participants. The action aims to protect the wagering public and preserve the integrity of the regulated racing and wagering industry in Arizona. For regulatory information consult the public notice in [regulation](/regulation), guidance for wagering customers in [payments](/payments) and stakeholder communications in [b2b](/b2b).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who suspended Turf Paradise’s permit and when did it take effect?
The Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing suspended the teletrack permit held by Skyfall 7, LLC dba Turf Paradise Racecourse, and the suspension became effective on 16 October. The Department also issued a public notice explaining the regulatory action.
What was the official reason for the teletrack permit suspension?
The Department said the suspension was due to lack of access to the property and the absence of staff necessary to support authorised pari‑mutuel betting operations, which prevented participant access and the holding of live races.
Which bodies are supervising the situation after the suspension?
The Arizona Department of Gaming, Division of Racing is coordinating oversight with the Arizona Racing Commission. The Department is monitoring operations while it enforces standards established under Arizona racing law.
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