Idaho’s highest court says the state must enforce legislation banning lucrative instant horse racing terminals. In a unanimous decision issued today, the court ruled that Gov. Butch Otter’s veto of the legislation was invalid because he didn’t complete it within the required five-day time span. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe, which opposes the machines, had sued to challenge Otter’s veto of the ban. The court said Secretary of State Lawerence Denney must certify the law, making the machines illegal. There are currently about 250 of the machines installed in three locations across Idaho, including the Greyhound Park Event Center in Post Falls/AP, SR. More here.

Question: How will Butch explain his snafu to Idaho racing interests?