denied as part of what it says is an effort to force annexation. The federal lawsuit filed Friday against city, county and other officials asks the court to prevent services from being blocked and seeks monetary damages.

A spokesman in the Columbus mayor's office says he can't comment on the specifics of the lawsuit.

In a statement, Mayor Michael Coleman says the company should keep its promise to annex into the city of Columbus.

Voters in 2009 approved casinos for Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo.

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