Anthony F. Otero worked in the thoroughbred horse racing industry for over 29 years. He also has prior law enforcement experience with the FBI and the New Mexico Organized Crime Prevention Commission.

His experience in horse racing includes a career of 26 years working as an Agent for the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau (TRPB). The TRPB is a subsidiary of the Thoroughbred Racing Association (TRA) and serves as its policing and investigative arm. Mr. Otero’s responsibilities as a TRPB Agentincluded the investigation of reports and allegations of wrongdoing in thoroughbred racing industry as they relate to the integrity of the sport. Investigations performed related to violations of administrative regulations, criminal acts, and acts against the best business interests of the TRA client race tracks. Results of investigations were reduced to formal reports for the benefit of track management, state racing authorities, and law enforcement authorities as necessary.

Mr. Otero worked at several race tracks throughout the United States where he performed a dual role as TRPB Agent and Director of Security. This includes a four year assignment at Turf Paradise in Arizona from 1983 through 1986. For the past 19 years he has work in south Florida with assignments at Gulfstream Park from 1991 through 2004 and Calder Race Course from 1991 to present. He retired from the TPRB in May 2007 and continued on at Calder as Director of Security until April 2010.

Mr. Otero helped plan and coordinate the security and transportation plans for the 1992 and 1999 Breeders’ Cup Races held at Gulfstream Park. This involved the coordination of over 300 law enforcement officials from local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the hiring and supervision of over 300 security officers. It also involved planning with the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Department of Transportation, and Railroad authorities to coordinate traffic flow, bridge openings, and railroad schedules for the event. Attendance for both of these events exceeded 55,000.

In 2002, Mr. Otero testified as an expert witness in Federal Court for a 1997 “Horse Substitution” case that resulted in a guilty verdict. This was a joint TRPB/FBI investigation that was initiated by Mr. Otero. As a result of his efforts in this case, Mr. Otero received an award as “Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. He also received recognition from the FBI.

During 2009 Mr. Otero restructured the Calder security department by upgrading leadership and frontline staff in preparation for the successful opening of the new Casino. This included extensive training for all personnel on Casino/Poker Operations.

Mr. Otero has conducted numerous “Due Diligence” inquiries on individuals and/or companies which are considered sensitive in nature. These inquires have involved the examination and analysis of company reports and records as required by the client and recommendations for further action.