Off-Track Wagering
 
Any establishment at which bets or wagers are made on the results of any race, contest, sports event, game or any other event or occurrence.
 
§16A-100 to §16A-109
 

Application fee $200, Annual license fee $1,200 (up to 4 tote machines, $400 for each additional tote machine)
 

Application Packet must contain the following:

  • Business application

  • Individual application(s)

  • Description of Activity

  • Plan of Operation

  • Floor Plan

  • Diagram of property

  • Vicinity ownership mailing labels (150 feet radius)

  • Notices of hearing are sent to property owners within 300' of location

All owners and/or applicant's must submit fingerprints

Application packet is processed by:

                  1.      Building Safety
                  2.      Development Services
                  3.      Fire Prevention
                  4.      Police Department

A public hearing notice is posted at the business location for 15 days

City Council public hearing is held

City Council recommendation is forwarded to the Arizona Department of Racing

City off-track wagering license is issued by Tempe after the application has been approved by the Arizona Department of Racing

A sales tax license is also required