Court to hear challenge to state gambling law
The future of four resort casinos in the state hangs on a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on whether what the Legislature calls state-owned and operated facilities really are that. The seven justices were to hear arguments Wednesday afternoon on the appeal of Shawnee County District Court Judge Charles Andrews’ ruling in February upholding a law expanding gambling. Millions of dollars in profits …
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