Longstreth v. Cook, Secretary Ark Racing Commission

The question presented by this appeal is whether Act 46 of the Acts of 1935, p. 90, legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse races violates § 14 of Art. 19 of the State Constitution and is void for that reason. This section of the Constitution reads as ■ follows: “No lottery shall be authorized by this State, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.” This Act 46 of 1935 created the Arkansas Racing Commission, and, among other things, provided that the Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations for horse racing and for the issuance of permits to operate race tracks and licenses…