Attorneys fight against Ky. Web gambling lawsuit - Forbes

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FRANKFORT, KY. -
Lawyers from around the country packed a Franklin County courtroom Tuesday asking a local circuit judge to dismiss Kentucky's attempt at blocking residents' access to numerous online gambling Web sites.

Gov. Steve Beshear's administration - which supports legalizing casino gambling in the state - says the online gambling Web sites are illegal and Kentuckians should not have access to them.

Attorneys opposing the state, however, say Kentucky doesn't have jurisdiction on a case that could have international ramifications.

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