Game 5.07(4)(4) In making the required determinations before licensure under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., the division shall consider the following criteria and any other indices which it considers important or relevant to its determination of whether an applicant is qualified to hold a license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., as long as the same indices are considered with regard to all applicants, including without limitation the following: Game 5.07(4)(a)(a) The integrity of the applicant, its partners, directors, officers, policymakers, managers, owners, directly or indirectly, of any equity security, or other ownership interest in the applicant, including: Game 5.07(4)(a)2.2. Whether a party to litigation over business practices, disciplinary actions over a business license or permit or refusal to renew a license or permit, proceedings in which unfair labor practices, discrimination, or government regulation of pari-mutuel wagering was an issue or bankruptcy proceedings. Game 5.07(4)(b)(b) The types and variety of pari-mutuel horse or greyhound racing which applicant seeks to offer. Game 5.07(4)(c)(c) The quality of physical improvements and equipment proposed or existing applicant will use, including: Game 5.07(4)(c)11.11. Starting, timing, photo finish, and photo-patrol or video equipment. Game 5.07(4)(d)(d) Financial ability to sponsor and manage pari-mutuel racing successfully, including: Game 5.07(4)(d)2.2. Terms and conditions of applicant’s authorization to use facility. Game 5.07(4)(d)4.4. Sources of equity and debt funds, amounts, terms and conditions, and certainty of commitment. Game 5.07(4)(d)5.5. Provision for cost overruns, non-receipt of expected equity or debt funds, failure to achieve projected revenues, or other financial adversity. Game 5.07(4)(e)(e) Status of necessary government approvals and compliance with applicable statutes, charters, ordinances and regulations. Game 5.07(4)(f)1.1. Qualifications of managers, consultants and other contractors to manage pari-mutuel racing. Game 5.07(4)(g)(g) Whether applicant is also a licensee or applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., for the facility at which the applicant seeks a license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., and if not, whether the applicant has a valid agreement for the sponsorship and management of races with another person who is licensed or an applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a), Stats., for such facility. Game 5.07(4)(h)(h) For purposes of determining whether any applicant is attempting to circumvent the prohibition against holding more than one license issued under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats.,: Game 5.07(4)(h)1.1. Whether the applicant or any of the applicant’s officers or directors, or holders of 5% or more of the ownership interest in the applicant is also an applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., for any other location in this state. Game 5.07(4)(h)2.2. Whether any entity in which the applicant or any of the applicant’s officers or directors, or holders of 5% or more of the ownership interest in the applicant, has an ownership interest of more than 5%, is also an applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., for any other location in this state. Game 5.07(4)(h)3.3. Whether any entity which is a parent corporation of any holder of 5% or more of the ownership interest in the applicant, is also an applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., for any other location in this state. Game 5.07(4)(i)(i) Efforts to promote, develop and improve the racing industry in Wisconsin and educate the public with respect to pari-mutuel wagering. Game 5.07(4)(j)4.4. Any other indices related to economic impact which the division considers important or relevant to its determination and which are not inconsistent with s. 562.05 (2m) and (3wmr), Stats., as long as the same indices are considered with regard to all applicants. Game 5.07(4)(k)(k) Extent of public support or opposition to racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the location sought to be licensed. Game 5.07(4)(L)2.2. Minimum and optimum number of racing days sought by the applicant. Game 5.07(4)(L)3.3. Any other indices relating to competitive effect which the division considers important or relevant to its determination and which are not inconsistent with s. 562.05 (2m) and (3wmr), Stats., as long as the same indices are considered with regard to all applicants. Game 5.07(4)(m)(m) The division may consider any other information which the division considers important or relevant to a proper determination by the division. Game 5.07 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90. Game 5.08Game 5.08 Assignment of race meetings. In determining the assignment of race meetings to licensees under s. 562.05 (1) (b), Stats., the division shall consider factors relating to the economic and practical feasibility of conducting race meetings at various tracks. Factors to be considered shall include, without limitation: Game 5.08(1)(1) The types and dates of race meets being held, both within and outside this state. Game 5.08(2)(2) The effects that various types of pari-mutuel racing have on one another. Game 5.08(3)(3) The quality of racing provided at various tracks. Game 5.08(6)(6) Whether the licensee has complied with all applicable laws and rules relating to racing. Game 5.08(7)(7) Whether the assignment will maximize revenues to the state. Game 5.08(8)(8) Whether the assignment will adversely affect the public health, welfare and safety. Game 5.08 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 03-070: am. (1), cr. (11) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03. Game 5.09Game 5.09 Personal information and authorization for release. In an application for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., the applicant shall include the following with respect to each individual required to be identified in the application form, or otherwise required to be identified in the application form, or otherwise required to be identified by this chapter or s. 562.05 (5), Stats., as an applicant, partner, director, officer, or owner, directly or indirectly, of 5% of any equity security or other ownership interest in the applicant and such other individuals as shall be required by the division: Game 5.09(1)(1) Full name, business and residence addresses and telephone numbers, all previous residential addresses for the preceding 20 years or if less than 20 years at the current residence address, date of birth, place of birth, and 2 references. Game 5.09(2)(2) An authorization for release of personal information, in the form prescribed by the division, signed by the individual and providing that such individual: Game 5.09(2)(a)(a) Authorizes a review by and full disclosure to any agent of the division or Wisconsin department of justice, division of criminal investigation of all records concerning the individual, relating to the information provided in the application form, whether the records are public, non-public, private or confidential. Game 5.09(2)(b)(b) Recognizes the information reviewed or disclosed may be used by the state of Wisconsin, its employees, the division staff and agents of the division, to determine the signer’s qualifications for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats. Game 5.09(2)(c)(c) Releases authorized providers and users of the information from any liability under state or federal data privacy laws. Game 5.09 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90; CR 03-070: am. (1) and (2) (a) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03. Game 5.10Game 5.10 Clarification of license application requirements. The administrator or administrator’s designee shall clarify license application requirements upon the written request of an applicant or potential applicant. The administrator may consult counsel, staff or members of the division, but shall respond to clarification requests promptly upon the receipt of the request, either orally or in writing. Interpretations of application requirements by any other person shall not be binding on the division. Game 5.11Game 5.11 Changes in license applications. Game 5.11(1)(1) An applicant shall furnish written notification to the division of any material change in the information originally submitted in its application. This notification shall be made within 5 days following the event of such change and provide details to the degree of specificity required in the application. Game 5.11(2)(2) Notwithstanding an applicant’s timely notification of a material change in the information submitted in its application, the division may refuse to consider any substantive amendment to an application after the initial submission of the application, provided, however, that nothing shall prevent the division from considering amendments to an application which are made by the applicant under s. 562.05 (5) (b) 4., Stats. Game 5.11 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90. Game 5.12Game 5.12 Additional information. The division may require any additional information it considers necessary or relevant from any applicant to clarify, support, or otherwise explain information contained in the applicant’s application under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., for the purpose of ruling on a license application. Game 5.12 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90. Game 5.13Game 5.13 Investigation fee for licenses. An applicant for a license under s. 562.05 (1) (a) or (b), Stats., shall submit to the division, at the time of application, a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the division in the amount of $10,000 to cover the costs of the investigation mandated by s. 562.05 (7) (a), Stats. If costs of the investigation exceed $10,000, the applicant shall remit the amount of the difference by certified check or bank draft within 10 days after receipt of an invoice from the division. An individual or other entity which is simultaneously applying for licenses under both s. 562.05 (1) (a) and (b), Stats., for the same location, shall submit one $15,000 investigation fee. If costs of the investigation exceed $15,000, the applicant shall remit the amount of the difference by certified check or bank draft within 10 days after receipt of an invoice from the division. Game 5.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.
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