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Judge Won't Hear Florida Slot Case

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As reported by the Associated Press: "Foes of a measure that could allow slot machines at South Florida race tracks and jai alai frontons lost an attempt Monday to keep the issue off the Nov. 2 ballot when a judge refused to expedite a hearing on allegations of fraud by the initiative's backers.

"Circuit Judge Nikki Ann Clark refused to try the lawsuit before Election Day, saying she was concerned about giving elections officials and the slots campaign enough time to prepare their defense to a complex and serious case.

"…The lawsuit asks that the measure be struck from the ballot or, if the allegations aren't resolved by Election Day, that the results be declared void…"

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