LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Charitable gaming machines shut down by the state last week are now allowed to operate once again. A Jefferson County circuit court judge sided with three nonprofits, including Shirley’s Way, Tuesday night, granting them temporary injunctive relief after they sued because of the shutdown order.

“The charities across the state are extremely excited that the courts ruled in our favor for now,” said Mike Mulrooney, founder of Shirley’s Way.

On Friday, Nov. 21, nonprofits across the Commonwealth were told by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to stop using certain pull tab charitable gaming machines.

Court documents obtained by Spectrum News show a judge temporarily blocked that decision from being enforced.

Mulrooney explained the reason for the shutdown

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