WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998
Dept. of Legal Affairs vs Dept. of Legal Affairs

No. 91,712

Place of Origin
Orange County

Facts
The Attorney General sued Bradenton Group and others for allegedly operating illegal bingo facilities in Central Florida. Suit was brought under state racketeering statutes. Though these statutes do not specifically mention bingo, they allow a lawsuit for operating illegal "lotteries." When the trial court issued an injunction against these businesses, they appealed to the Fifth District Court, which ruled that bingo can be considered a kind of "lottery." The businesses appeal.