horse racing; advance deposit wagering

SB 1614 allows racetracks in Arizona to offer advance deposit wagering (bets placed before the race) on televised horse races (simulcasts) at additional wagering facilities, directly affecting licensed racetrack permittees. Key provisions include county-specific rules: in large counties (1.5M+ population), simulcasts require at least nine posted races daily, while smaller counties have lower thresholds; all permittees must meet minimum live racing days (e.g., 156 days with nine races weekly from October to May). The bill maintains existing age restrictions (no under-21 patrons), penalties for illegal betting, and requires simulcasts to match the type of racing authorized in the racetrack’s permit. It does not create new betting types but expands how existing simulcast races can be wagered on across facilities.