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Group seeks to challenge state gambling law in U.S. Supreme Court



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As reported by: Newsday.com
The group that failed to stop New York from approving Indian casino deals and video slot machines filed Thursday to take its case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The anti-gambling group that includes state lawmakers, clergy and a Chamber of Commerce president argue the federal Indian gaming law allowing casinos doesn't trump a prohibition against gambling in the state constitution.

There was no immediate response from state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office, which represents the state.

The state has 30 days to respond after which the U.S. Supreme Court could decide whether the case should be considered again, said Cornelius Murray, an Albany lawyer representing anti-gambling interests.

In May, the state's highest court, in a 5-2 decision, ruled that video slot machines and Indian-owned casinos are constitutional, a victory for the Legislature and governor who have increasingly relied on gambling to fill budget shortfalls.

The state constitution prohibits slot machines, but supporters of the video machines say they are not like traditional slots and so aren't banned by the constitution. The state Legislature calls them "video lottery terminals" because they are regulated by the state Lottery Division.


Article By: Newsday.com

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