Federal court ends Michigan ADW licensing enforcement against Churchill Downs
A federal court in western Michigan granted summary judgment to Churchill Downs in its dispute with the Michigan Gaming Control Board over advance-deposit wagering apps. The ruling leaves the board unable to enforce Michigan’s ADW licensing rules against the company’s TwinSpires app, following an earlier Sixth Circuit decision that found the state requirements conflicted with the federal Interstate Horse Racing Act.
The ruling limits Michigan’s ability to regulate TwinSpires and may influence disputes over state ADW rules elsewhere.