Chief US District Judge Hala Jarbou of the Western District of Michigan ruled to prevent Michigan from penalizing TwinSpires for accepting wagers from state residents on horse races held outside the state
A federal judge has blocked Michigan from enforcing certain rules on online horse race betting platforms declaring them unconstitutional. The ruling benefits TwinSpires, a racebook owned by Churchill Downs, which has been fighting Michigan’s licensing requirements to accept wagers on out-of-state horse races.
Court Sides with TwinSpires, Halts Michigan’s Efforts to Enforce Extra Licensing Rules
Chief US District Judge Hala Jarbou of the Western District of Michigan decided to stop Michigan from punishing TwinSpires for taking bets from state residents on races held in other parts of the country. The judge concluded that TwinSpires won its legal challenge and that using Michigan’s regulations would cause major problems.
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