![]() “And depending on what the court issues we’ll have to adjust accordingly.”įor now, Francia said Turf Paradise’s plan is to apply for one of the 10 limited event wagering operator’s licenses. “The matter of course is in the hands of the court, regarding how they might adjudicate or decide the issue,” Francia said. “Through the OAH process, TP racing has not prevailed on their requests for relief,” the Department of Gaming said via email.įrancia said Turf Paradise is preparing paperwork to submit additional appeals and that its legal complaint is active. A representative from the ADG told via email Wednesday that an administrative law judge at OAH upheld the department’s decision to deny Turf Paradise a full license.ĪDG director Ted Vogt completed the OAH appeal by issuing “a final Department decision maintaining that decision to deny licensure.” Turf Paradise also appealed the ADG’s decision through the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings. An appeal was denied by the Arizona Court of Appeals, which declined to accept jurisdiction over the petition. ![]() He said the court lacked authority to override the ADG. Turf Paradise’s initial legal effort was denied by Judge James Smith in September. Turf Paradise Racing General Manager Vincent Francia told the company plans on exhausting its legal recourse.
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