HB 1848 - DIGEST

     Directs the lottery commission to conduct at least two, but not more than four, scratch games with equine themes per year.  These games are intended to generate additional moneys sufficient to cover the distributions under RCW 67.70.240 (5) and (7).

     Requires the moneys generated under RCW 67.70.240 to be distributed by the commission to enhance the equine breeding and racing in the state of Washington including but not limited to the establishment of an annual Washington Cup day to be held at each class 1 race track as defined in RCW 67.16.200.

     Repeals RCW 67.16.190 and 67.16.250.