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Aug 19, 2020
Aug 19, 2020 Updated Nov 20, 2020

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PODCAST | Kentucky's slot-like gaming machines return to Supreme Court

On the latest episode of Uncovered, our news podcast, we delve further into the legal battle over historical horse racing, a booming industry in Kentucky.

Kentucky Supreme Court undercuts historical horse racing

The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the slot-like historical horse racing system in use at two of the state's gaming venues does not constitute pari-mutuel wagering, overturning a Franklin Circuit Court judge's 2018 ruling.

Breeders Cup, Kentucky Chamber urge Supreme Court to reverse gaming decision

The Breeders Cup, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association have joined the state horse racing commission and some Kentucky racetracks in urging the state Supreme Court to reconsider its Sept. 24 decision casting doubt on the legality of thousands of slot-like gaming machines.