Some of the top Thoroughbred horses will race in South Florida this weekend, including last year’s Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. Michigan is involved in a legal battle with Churchill Downs Inc. over the rights of TwinSpires to take bets online from Michigan residents. The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued a summary suspension of TwinSpires’ license for violating state law by continuing to operate despite being ordered to stop.
TwinSpires has filed a lawsuit against Michigan, arguing that the state’s licensing requirements for interstate wagers are preempted by federal law and unconstitutional. Michigan has also taken legal action against TwinSpires, seeking to stop the platform from offering its services to residents. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is monitoring the situation and considering potential impacts on legal betting on horse racing in the state.
The legal dispute between TwinSpires and Michigan has led to multiple court filings and requests for expedited hearings. TwinSpires argues that Michigan’s actions violate federal law and could harm its operations and market share. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is following the case closely and may take action depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings between TwinSpires and Michigan.
