Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Ed Martin
Ed Martin is the President and CEO of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI), a position he has held since 2005. In this role, he leads the organization that sets standards for horse racing and gaming regulators in North America.
As the head of the ARCI, Martin is known for reunifying North American racing regulators into a single group. He has advanced uniform standards for technology, wagering security, drug testing laboratories, and medication policies.
Before joining ARCI, Martin served as the executive director of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board starting in 1997. He previously worked with New York legislators, including U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato.
Martin has experience with several gaming commissions, including serving on the New York Casino Gambling Commission. He has also been an expert consultant on racing regulation for government bodies in Ontario, Canada, and the state of New Mexico.
Martin is also a founding director of the North American Racing Academy and serves on the board of directors for the Racing Officials Accreditation Program and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.