Sixth Circuit denies Michigan regulator’s bid to halt TwinSpires
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied the Michigan Gaming Control Board’s request to stay a lower-court order allowing TwinSpires to operate in Michigan. Churchill Downs, TwinSpires’ parent, said the decision supports its challenge to the state’s restrictions; the regulator maintains that operators taking bets from Michigan residents must partner with an in-state licensed racetrack. The case continues, with further oral arguments expected in the coming weeks.
The ruling allows TwinSpires to continue Michigan operations while the dispute over state requirements and interstate wagering proceeds.