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Santa Anita sues California DOJ over seizure of 26 betting machines

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The Los Angeles Turf Club, which operates Santa Anita Park, sued the California Department of Justice after state officials seized 26 historical horse racing machines. The track claims the seizure was unlawful; the department says it plans to destroy the machines unless a court orders otherwise within 30 days of its notice dated 17 January.

The case will determine whether Santa Anita can recover the seized machines before the state’s stated destruction deadline.

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