A judge has blocked an order from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Office to disable electronic pull-tab machines at charitable gaming organizations.
This order comes after the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming filed a motion to disable the machines made by Light and Wonder Gaming after the office said it became aware of multiple instances of illegal fishing, resulting in the theft of tens of thousands of dollars.
A spokesperson for Light and Wonder issued the following statement:
“Light & Wonder is re-activating all charitable gaming devices in coordination with our charitable customers. Enhanced security features have been installed to detect and deter the illegal activity, which temporarily impacted less than 1% of all Grover machines deployed in Kentucky. Grover’s quality games are critical in supporting the fundraising initiatives of our charitable partners. We will proudly continue to support the important work of Kentucky’s charities.”
These machines are used at charitable gaming organizations like Shirley’s Way, who has been in operation since 2014 and has given away almost $12.5 million for people battling cancer, children’s programs and other community initiatives in the area. Founder Mike Mulrooney said that the organization is approaching $6 million in 2025 alone.
Almost all of that money comes from charitable gaming.
The restraining order that allowed Light and Wonder to re-activate its machines entered into effect Tuesday afternoon will be in place until the judge issues a ruling on the complaint. The order set a date of December 8 for both parties to appear in court to discuss a briefing and hearing schedule.
Source: WAVE
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