The lawsuit, filed under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), targets high-level executives at Grand Casino Hinckley, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Treasure Island Resort and Casino.
The lawsuit claims that these casinos have an “unlawful and unfair competitive advantage” by offering Class III card games without authorization from the state of Minnesota and tribal gaming compacts.
Running Aces President and CEO Taro Ito said: “All we have always sought is to be treated fairly, compete on a level playing field, take advantage of improvements within the pari-mutuel betting environment and operate without fear of being eliminated.”
It is our sincerest wish to have our day in court and let Class III games of chance include popular casino games such as slot machines, video poker, roulette, craps, baccarat and blackjack. It is carried out under a compact negotiated between each tribe and the state government.
Running Aces seeks to recover damages and seeks an injunction against the alleged illegal gambling activities.
