Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Ruston Gambling Tax Increase Voided

UPDATE, 8:31 PM: The News Tribune has a few more details here... It does not appear the town will have to pay any monetary damages even though the ruling went against them. Since the casino shut down in response to the tax increase, no taxes were paid at the higher rate that would need to be refunded.
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Judge Cuthbertson announced his decision in the lawsuit between Point Defiance Casino and Cafe and The Town of Ruston this morning. He ruled that the gambling tax increase was improperly enacted and is therefore void. Ruston's counterclaims were dismissed.

There is no mention of any monetary award in the decision, although the Casino's request for attorney's fees was denied. I am gathering more information, and trying to get the ruling into a format that will allow me to post it. I'll get more details when I can, such as what impact this will have financially on the town.

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