Owner of Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah named in gambling debt lawsuit that accuses him of owing a Florida man $1.65million
American Pharoah's owner, Ahmed Zayat, has denied the claims made by Florida resident Howard Rubinsky in Rubinsky's federal breach of contract lawsuit.

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Gambling can sometimes bring unsavory associations.