Santa Anita Challenges DOJ Over Seized Racing Machines

Santa Anita Park has taken its dispute with California law enforcement to court following the weekend seizure of 26 Racing On Demand betting machines from its grandstand. The racetrack’s operator, the Los Angeles Turf Club, filed a writ of mandate and civil complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court, asking a judge to block the destruction of the terminals and declare the wagering system behind them lawful under state law. State Department of Justice officers removed the machines during live racing, […] The post Santa Anita Challenges DOJ Over Seized Racing Machines appeared first on World Casino News.

Jan 22, 2026 - 08:20
Santa Anita Challenges DOJ Over Seized Racing Machines

Santa Anita Park has taken its dispute with California law enforcement to court following the weekend seizure of 26 Racing On Demand betting machines from its grandstand. The racetrack’s operator, the Los Angeles Turf Club, filed a writ of mandate and civil complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court, asking a judge to block the destruction of the terminals and declare the wagering system behind them lawful under state law. State Department of Justice officers removed the machines during live racing, […]

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