Agency: 185 - Horse Racing Commission
Last Updated: 10/08/2025
A001 - Promotion of Horse Racing
The Horse Racing Commission is responsible for encouraging the training and development of the equine industry and promoting the economic benefits derived from the industry. It annually provides purse funds to nonprofit racetracks, collects and distributes the Washington bred owners’ bonus funds, and provides funds to nonprofit racetracks for the maintenance and upgrade of racecourses and equine quartering areas.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 485 - Horse Racing Breed Owners Bonus Fnd | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 600,000 | 600,000 | 1,200,000 |
| 497 - Horse Racing Commission Class C Pur | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 67,000 | 67,000 | 134,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| GFS | |||
| Other | 667,000 | 667,000 | 1,334,000 |
| Totals | 667,000 | 667,000 | 1,334,000 |
Expected Results
Average number of horses in each race in Washington equals 7.
A002 - Regulation of Horse Racing
The Horse Racing Commission is responsible for regulating pari-mutuel horse racing. It licenses, regulates, and supervises pari-mutuel horse race meets and licenses individuals who participate in pari-mutuel horse racing to ensure public confidence in the integrity of racing and pari-mutuel wagering.
| Account | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | |||
| 169 - Horse Racing Commission Oper Acct | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,834,000 | 1,781,000 | 3,615,000 |
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | |||
| GFS | |||
| Other | 1,834,000 | 1,781,000 | 3,615,000 |
| Totals | 1,834,000 | 1,781,000 | 3,615,000 |
Expected Results
Total amount wagered per year in Washington on horse races is $164,000,000.