Register v. Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc.

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the appellees, Oaklawn Jockey Club, Inc. (Oaklawn) and American Totalisator Co., Inc. (Amtote), owed any duty to the appellant, Paul Register, the breach of which would give rise to a tort action for negligent conduct on their part.

On February 10, 1989, Mr. Register attempted to place a Classix wager, where the bettor correctly selects the winning horse in six consecutive races, at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs. When Mr. Register attempted to place his bet, the Amtote machine failed to issue a ticket conforming to his designated…