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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2003

New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Teresi on Thursday upheld the law that ushered in the largest expansion of gaming in state history.

Opponents said the measure violated the state's constitution. Teresi, in an 11-page ruling, disagreed and said the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act clearly allows tribal gaming.

The law authorized compacts for six casinos -- three for the Seneca Nation and three off-reservation in the Catskills. It also allowed video lottery terminals at race tracks.

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Judge upholds casino measure (The Albany Times Union 7/18)
Casinos OK in Catskills, judge rules (Ottaway News Service 7/18)
Judge upholds N.Y. casino law (Gannett News Service 7/18) High-rollers feel good about ruling (The Middletown Times Herald Record 7/18)

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