Churchill Downs Incorporated v. Trout et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:12-cv-00880

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Constitutional - State Statute

Judge:

James R. Nowlin

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  1. April 24, 2013

    Texas Says Churchill Downs Can't Lift Ban On Online Bets

    The Texas Racing Commission on Monday asked a Texas federal court to find state laws that bar online gambling but allow in-person wagers on horse races don't violate the constitutional commerce clause, in its response to a suit from Churchill Downs Inc. that seeks to overturn the online ban.

  2. September 25, 2012

    Kentucky Derby Operator Challenges Texas Betting Law

    Churchill Downs Inc. and a subsidiary that operates the online betting site Twinspires.com sued the Texas Racing Commission in federal court Friday, arguing a state law unconstitutionally discriminates against online betting businesses by allowing Texas citizens to bet on horse races only in person.

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