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FL Supreme Court Denies Tribe's Request

The Supreme Court of Florida Sept. 11 denied a request by the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist for a re-hearing on its July 3 ruling that blackjack and baccarat are illegal at the tribe's Hollywood, Fla., casino.

 Friday, September 12, 2008

Court: FL Governor Exceeded Authority

The Supreme Court of Florida ruled July 3 that Gov. Charlie Crist exceeded his authority last November when he signed a compact that has permitted the Seminole Tribe of Florida to have Class III Las Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack, and baccarat.

 Thursday, July 03, 2008

'People's Court' Decides Horse Dispute

"The People's Court," a television court show featuring real litigants, real cases, and real justice, was the setting for two Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack trainers to settle their dispute over an unpaid board bill in an episode that aired in the Philadelphia area June 20.

 Saturday, June 21, 2008

Court: Racing Should Get Casino Money

Illinois' richest riverboat casinos must pay part of their profits to horse owners and racetracks, the state Supreme Court ruled June 5.

 Friday, June 06, 2008

Santos' Daughter Remains in Jail

Sophia Santos, daughter of Hall of Fame jockey Jose Santos, remained in a Nassau County, N.Y., jail Nov. 21, 10 days after being arrested for drunk driving, which resulted in the death of a Long Island, N.Y., woman.

 Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Trial Begins for Fallon, Others in Alleged Fraud Case

Six-time British champion jockey Kieren Fallon, 42, and two other riders were involved in plot to cheat in 27 races, a court in London, England, was told Oct. 8.

 Monday, October 08, 2007

Ohio Judge: Gaming Devices at Racetracks Legal

A Franklin County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court judge has ruled that slot machine-like devices are legal at Ohio's racetracks and bars.

 Monday, September 24, 2007

Federal Judge Dismisses Camel-Jockey Lawsuit

A United States federal judge dismissed a lawsuit July 30 seeking damages from two United Arab Emirates leaders for the use of thousands of children to ride racing camels, saying the case does not belong in U.S. courts.

 Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Appeals Court Won't Review Racing Services Ruling

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it will not review its decision to overturn the case against Susan Bala, the founder of Racing Services Inc. who was convicted in 2005 of illegal gambling.

 Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Court Dismisses Wrongful-Death Suit by Horse Owners

The United States District Court in the Northern District of New York has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by a group of Thoroughbred owners against New Jersey-based Wedgewood Pharmacy in September 2005.

 Friday, May 11, 2007

Court Overturns Conviction of Racing Services Founder

A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of Susan Bala, who was sentenced to prison in 2005 in connection with charges related to operation of her Racing Services Inc. simulcast company in North Dakota.

 Wednesday, March 07, 2007