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The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled against the owners of 141 seized online gambling domain names, reversing an earlier decision by the Court of Appeals that said the domain names aren’t gambling devices under Kentucky law.

The Poker Players Alliance has released a statement shortly after the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled against the owners of 141 seized Internet gambling domain names.

Racetracks continue to be forced to cancel races because of bad weather.

The gambling industry is focusing its attention on expanding in other states after Pennsylvania approved table games last week.

Horse industry group target legislative election for support.

Governor says horse industry should be protected because it employs 100,000 people in Kentucky.

The Republican Senate President said on Tuesday he will offer an amendment on expanding gambling in Kentucky.

News brief: Thoroughbred breeder says Republican lawmakers plan to push for a constitutional amendment on racetrack gaming.

News brief: Kentucky Equine Education Project released results of a poll showing 61% of registered voters favored alternative gaming at tracks.

News brief: Racing commission approves Churchill Downs plan to cut seven racing dates and reduce purses for six stakes races.

Mine That Bird dug up a miracle, stunning the field to win the Kentucky Derby with a dynamic stretch run through the mud Saturday at Churchill Downs.

News brief: House Speaker Greg Stumbo wants to add slot machines at Kentucky racetracks, but doubts the measure will pass this year.

In a 2-1 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled today that the state could not seize 141 online gambling domains because domain names are not gambling devices under Kentucky law.

News brief: House Speaker Greg Stumbo wants the bill to expand gambling at racetracks by allowing video lottery terminals.

News brief: The state's new Speaker of the House wants to allow video slot machines year-round at race tracks.

News brief: Lawyers representing online gambling interests argued that Gov. Steve Beshear's effort to seize domain names is unconstitutional.

News brief: The Appeals Court will hear arguments next month before making a ruling on Internet gambling lawsuit.

Friday's court hearing to determine the fates of 141 online gambling domains that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is attempting to seize was continued to give online gambling sites and other interests a chance either prepare their cases or settle the lawsuit.

Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate will be holding a forfeiture hearing regarding domain names to 141 online gambling sites Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Frankfort, Kentucky.

News brief: Kentucky is commandeering 141 domain names of Internet gambling sites in a novel legal move to crack down on the unregulated industry.