Nevada Gaming Commission upholds $100,000 fine and 15-year racing ban
The Nevada Gaming Commission upheld a $100,000 fine and 15-year racing-licence ban against trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr. after four horses tested positive for prohibited drugs following races during the 2024 Labor Day weekend. Castillo's lawyer argued that the penalties were excessive; commissioners upheld them, citing safety and betting integrity concerns.
The ruling confirms substantial sanctions for horse-racing drug violations in Nevada.