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How To Adopt A Racing Greyhound
The 99-year-old American sport of greyhound racing had been fading away, anyway, but Florida residents all but guaranteed its demise last month by voting overwhelmingly to end greyhound racing in the state by Jan. 1, 2021.  Florida Gaming4/12/2019
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Florida Senate President “Encouraged” by Progress of Gambling Deal Negotiations
(Florida) -- Sen. Wilton Simpson has been tapped as the lead negotiator in the ongoing discussions with tribal officials. The legislator is slated to replace Mr. Galvano...
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José Oliva leaves open possibility of gambling deal
(Florida) -- With three weeks left in the legislative session, House Speaker Jose Oliva is not rejecting the possibility of reaching a gambling deal with the Seminole...
4/5/2019
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Quiet talk occurring on Florida gambling agreement
(Florida) -- Legislative leaders are in behind-the-scenes talks with the Seminole Tribe of Florida in hopes of nailing down a new gambling agreement. There’s a lot...
4/4/2019
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Florida Bill Seeks To Add Gambling Warnings On Lottery Tickets
(Florida) -- Warnings about the addictive nature of gambling would be slapped on all Florida lottery tickets, under a bill approved Thursday by the House Commerce...
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Allegiant, known for air travel, confident its foray into the resort business will soar
(Florida) -- What does discount carrier Allegiant Air know about the resort industry? The short answer is that it knows enough to spend close to $500 million to build a...
3/22/2019
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Looks like legal sports betting isn't coming to Florida anytime soon — and that's too bad
(Florida) -- An estimated 40 million people filled out NCAA Tournament brackets this year, with hopes of bringing home office pool victory trophies, bragging rights and...
3/21/2019
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Budgets and bad omens: Bill Galvano won’t count Seminole gambling money
(Florida) -- The Senate’s proposed $90 billion state budget for next year is missing something: Any gambling money from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. That’s...
3/18/2019
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Lottery bill could slash education payouts by up to $235 million
(Florida) -- A bill aimed at prohibiting online lottery ticket sales could have an unintended side effect. According to the Revenue Estimating Conference, a provision in...
3/13/2019
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North Florida’s Racetrack Bingo Ordered to Forfeit $6 Million Over Illegal Gambling Racket that Defrauded Local Charities
(Florida) -- The owners of Racetrack Bingo in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, have been ordered to forfeit $6 million to the federal government after being convicted last...
3/11/2019
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Gov. Ron DeSantis hitches ride to New York on South Florida gambling mogul’s jet; GOP picks up tab
(Florida) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis hitched a ride to New York City on a chartered jet owned by a South Florida billionaire who accompanied the governor and whose resort...
3/5/2019
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Sports betting on table in legislative session
(Florida) -- Allowing fans to place bets at professional sports arenas while games are played may sound far-fetched. But the twist on what are known as “prop...
3/4/2019
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Florida Legislature 2019: Here are the key issues facing lawmakers
(Florida) -- The 2019 legislative session begins Tuesday with a new Legislature, a new Governor and a new Cabinet, but an old list of major issues and agendas. Florida...
2/28/2019
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Greyhound racing: Local group rescues greyhounds from ‘worst racetrack in the world’
(Macau) -- Sonia Stratemann quit rescuing greyhounds from Florida’s racetracks the day her 17-year-old son died on a polo field. She loved few things as much as...
2/25/2019
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In focus: the state of gambling in South Florida
(Florida) -- The Supreme Court’s decision to effectively legalize sports betting created a ripple effect in May 2018. A number of states moved quickly to take...
2/19/2019
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No bailout for industry needed, dog racing ban backer tells lawmakers
(Florida) -- One of the main proponents of the state’s recently passed ban on dog racing is telling legislators it’s “not necessary” to pass a...
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Florida bill aims to ban online lottery sales
(Florida) -- Florida lawmakers will this week run the rule over a bill that could lead to an outright ban on the sale of lottery tickets and games online.
2/16/2019
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Florida Senate president preparing bill on sports gambling
(Florida) -- Bill Galvano the president of the senate of Florida is moving ahead with his plans to find the legislative approval for the gambling done on sports in the...
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Bonita Springs greyhound track being replaced with poker room
(Florida) -- The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs is closing after voters chose to ban greyhound racing in November, but the owner has plans to adapt.
2/14/2019
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Florida Senate President Galvano Wants Sports Betting, Gambling Reforms But Path Now Littered With Pitfalls
(Florida) -- Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) is not only planning a bill that would legalize sports betting in the Sunshine State, he wants to...
2/13/2019
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Galvano with a New Gambling Bill Idea in Florida
(Florida) -- Florida’s position on gambling remains unyielding. With the state’s tribes having exclusivity over the industry, there are still some final...
2/12/2019
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FL Senate president preparing bill on gaming, sports gambling
(Florida) -- The president of the Florida Senate, Bill Galvano, is moving forward with his plans to try and seek legislative approval for sports gambling in the Sunshine...
2/11/2019
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Longshot: Bill Galvano considering another gambling bill for 2019
(Florida) -- Sports betting is not enough — Senate President Bill Galvano wants to tee up a farther-reaching gambling bill for the 2019 Legislative Session....
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The Walt Disney Company to maintain sports betting antipathy
(Florida) -- In the United States, the boss for The Walt Disney Company has reportedly announced that his firm will not be getting involved in the nation’s nascent...
2/10/2019
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Disney Remain Opposed to Gambling in Florida, Bob Iger Says
(Florida) -- Walt Disney Company is most certainly no dove when it comes to Florida’s gambling industry. Since pre-2009, the company has been fighting a very...
2/7/2019
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Sports gambling could come to Florida through backdoor
(Florida) -- A successful amendment on November's ballot in Florida has made it difficult to impossible for any casino expansion in the state. This has been...
1/24/2019
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Facing 'uncertainty' with gaming revenue, Senate president eyes gambling ahead of session
(Florida) -- The uncertain future of state gambling revenue requires legislative action, although it's not clear what lawmakers will consider, Senate President Bill...
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Known unknown: Gaming money is revenue forecasting challenge for state
(Florida) -- When it comes to gaming revenue for state coffers, changes are ahead. Thursday morning’s meeting of the House Gaming Control Subcommittee afforded...
1/23/2019
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How come we can bet on horses in Florida but not the Super Bowl? | You asked, we answer
(Florida) -- As part of our Sound Off South Florida project, we’re taking reader-submitted questions and doing our best to provide an answer. We’ve already...
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Justices reject appeal in slot machine dispute
(Florida) -- The Florida Supreme Court has declined to take up a dispute about the legality of certain electronic games played in bars and other establishments. Justices...
12/26/2018
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Poor maintenance blamed for Florida casino shuttle boat fire
(Florida) -- A casino shuttle boat fire that killed one woman and injured 14 other people off Florida’s Gulf Coast was caused by poor maintenance and the captain...
12/14/2018
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L. Milton scores $18M construction loan for apartments near Magic City Casino
(Florida) -- An affiliate of L. Milton Construction just scored an $18 million construction loan to build an apartment complex near Magic City Casino.
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The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino’s completes million dollar renovations
(Florida) -- The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino’s recently completed $1.4 million renovation rightfully excites Lauren Bunton, who has...
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Greyhound Racing starts, could be the last season for Sarasota Kennel Club after passing of Amendment 13
(Florida) -- Dog racing officially kicks off for the season Friday, but it could be the last for kennel clubs across the state. In November, voters passed amendment 13...
12/7/2018
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Current casino owners biggest winners with Florida amendment
(Florida) -- The biggest winners when Florida approved an amendment requiring 60-percent state-wide approval for any new casinos, were the current casino owners in the...
12/5/2018
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Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin buys Miami casino
(Florida) -- Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin is expanding his gaming footprint to the East coast. The Strip billionaire snapped up a casino near downtown Miami after...
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Casino mogul Phil Ruffin enters Florida gaming space
(Florida) -- Casino Miami, a Fronton Holdings, LLC property, has been fully-acquired by renowned Las Vegas-based casino mogul and businessman, Phil Ruffin.
12/3/2018
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How To Adopt A Racing Greyhound
(Florida) -- The 99-year-old American sport of greyhound racing had been fading away, anyway, but Florida residents all but guaranteed its demise last month by voting...
11/30/2018
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Florida voters approved 11 amendments. Now, the Legislature steps in.
(Florida) -- Florida voters passed 11 ballot measures earlier this month, but that isn’t the end of the story. The Legislature often has to pass laws to conform...
11/21/2018
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Florida Senate President promises lawmakers won’t block new constitutional amendments
(Florida) -- Senate President Bill Galvano is promising that lawmakers won’t do anything to block the nearly dozen constitutional amendments that Floridians passed...
11/19/2018
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Incoming Florida Senate President Says Lawmakers Won’t ‘Slow Walk’ Amendments
(Florida) -- Tallahassee is looking to run like a freshly oiled engine when new lawmakers take office. Incoming Senate President Bill Galvano is promising that lawmakers...
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‘The will of the people’: The coming brouhaha over sports betting in Florida
(Florida) -- The next big debate over gambling in Florida could be on sports betting — with one top lawmaker already flexing his muscle regarding lawmakers’...
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The slow death of US greyhound racing
(Florida) -- Way back in 1919, the Blue Star Amusement Company built an oval track in Emeryville, California, so a mechanical lure invented by Owen Patrick Smith could...
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OPINION: Recount Needed: Florida Gambling Amendment Does Not Cover Sports Betting
(Florida) -- Florida’s gubernatorial and senate races are not the only ballot items from Election Day that are undergoing reexamination. It also turns out that the...
11/16/2018
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ANALYSIS: Florida voters made right choices
(Florida) -- It has become obvious during the past couple of weeks that Florida voters faced a daunting task when they cast their ballots in this year’s general...
11/11/2018
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South Florida Casino Recommendations
(Florida) -- South Florida has been rated as one of the most popular tourist destinations based on its atmosphere, attractions and holiday spirit. The resorts are...
11/10/2018
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STUTZ: Florida Amendment 3 – backed by Disney, Seminoles – approved and gives voters control of gambling expansion
(Florida) -- Florida voters approve constitutional amendment measure limiting future casinos outside Indian reservations. The amendment achieved at least 60 percent of...
11/9/2018
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Tribe Lawyer: Legal Sports Betting Still Possible In Florida
(Florida) -- Seminole Gaming could still eventually offer legal sports betting in Florida despite the passage this week of an amendment that put any expansion of...
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Florida voters approve legislation to limit casinos
(Florida) -- The voters in Florida have approved constitutional amendment legislation that limits future casinos outside Indian reservations. The amendment received 60...
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Bigger casinos, more nightlife options: What constitutional amendments could mean for South Florida
(Florida) -- A big rise in eligible voters. Bigger casinos or more entertainment options at mothballed dog tracks. That’s the profound effect we could see in South...
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Two Amendments Pass in Florida Affecting the Gambling Industry
(Florida) -- Summary: Amendment 3 and Amendment 13 were passed in Florida, making major changes to the gambling industry of the state. This week, the mid-term elections...
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Florida's Dog Racing Ban Means Thousands of Greyhounds Will Be Put Up for Adoption
(Florida) -- Amendment 13, which bans dog racing in Florida, may seem like a win for animal rights, but now greyhounds in the state are facing a new set of challenges....
11/8/2018
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Florida Gambling Amendment Might Push Jacksonville Jaguars Owner to Relocate Team to London
(Florida) -- The Florida gambling amendment that voters backed this week to take control of casino measures and strip state lawmakers of the power might have the...
11/7/2018
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Disney and Seminole tribe score big win in Florida on Election Day as voters approve gambling amendment
(Florida) -- The midterm election produced a big win for Disney and The Seminole tribe of Florida which owns the Hard Rock brand. According to Ballotopedia, Disney spent...
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Florida Voters Take Control Of Casino Expansion, End Dog Racing
(Florida) -- Florida voters took control of casino legislation on Tuesday, giving residents the exclusive right to authorize future casino expansion in the state....
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OPR: Florida Voters Close The Door On Gambling Opportunity Via Midterm Referendum
(Florida) -- Florida voters have approved a constitutional amendment that hands them control over future gambling expansion in the state. Listed as Amendment 3, the...
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Will Florida’s Sports Betting Roadblock Pave Way For Jaguars’ Move To London?
(Florida) -- The future of legalized sports betting in Florida looks bleak at best, and one prominent NFL reporter thinks that could significantly alter the league...
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Derby Lane on greyhound racing ban, casino vote: 'Hard blows'
(Florida) -- The results were overwhelming: Florida voters approved changes to the state's constitution on the issues of gambling and dog racing. Approval of two...
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Florida votes to end greyhound racing; fate uncertain for more than 6,000 dogs
(Florida) -- Florida voters on Tuesday approved Amendment 13, ending live greyhound racing in the state by 2021. With nearly all votes counted statewide, about 5.3...
11/6/2018
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Amendment 3 backers pour late money into ads
(Florida) -- A political committee leading efforts to pass Amendment 3 on Tuesday’s ballot spent nearly $13.6 million from Oct. 23 through Thursday, with almost...
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Amendment 3: Voters approve voter control of casino gambling
(Florida) -- Floridians will retain exclusive rights to authorize and potentially expand casino gambling in the state, including slot machines and electronic betting...
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Florida gambling amendment opposed by Dolphins passes
(Florida) -- Florida voters on Tuesday approved an amendment that strips the state legislature of the power to expand gambling, including sports betting. Amendment 3...
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Florida Voters Approve Amendment Seen as Limiting Casino Growth
(Florida) -- Florida voters approved Amendment 3 to the state’s constitution, giving themselves power to block any expansion of casino gambling. The ballot...
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Florida votes yes on Amendment 3, putting casinos in the hands of voters
(Florida) -- On Tuesday night, voters decided to keep the exclusive right to decide to authorize expansions of casino gambling in Florida. Amendment 3, which was...
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Greyhound racing ends in Florida
(Florida) -- Greyhound racing will end in Lee County after voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment stopping the 100-year-old sport statewide. Naples-Fort Myers...
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Voters OK ‘historic’ ban on dog racing in Florida
(Florida) -- As some hoped, others feared, and few expected, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending live dog racing in Florida has won at the ballot box....
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New permits signal work at future Swan & Dolphin 349-room hotel
(Florida) -- Progress on the third property at Walt Disney World's (NYSE: DIS) Swan & Dolphin Resort appears to be heating up. New state permits filed on Nov. 5 hint...
11/5/2018
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Amendment 3: Passage of Amendment 3 could influence the future of gambling in Florida
(Florida) -- The future of casino gambling in Florida will be placed in the hands of the electorate if Constitutional Amendment 3 passes in November. The amendment...
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NO ON 3: Miami Dolphins step into politics, encourage fans to vote on gambling amendment
(Florida) -- The whole “keep politics out of sports” routine is getting trickier by the day, particularly when teams themselves are leaping wholesale into...
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Florida dog racing would be finished under Amendment 13
(Florida) -- There are no bundled issues in Florida Amendment 13. The anti-dog racing amendment would prohibit one thing: Wagering on all live dog races in Florida...
11/3/2018
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Seminole Tribe Gives $1M More to Committee Urging Floridians to Approve Casino Ballot Question Next Week
(Florida) -- The Seminole Tribe in Florida has given another $1 million to Voters in Charge, a committee that’s hoping voters will back a casino ballot referendum...
11/2/2018
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Cerabino: Gaming the Florida casino ballot question
(Florida) -- There are so many awful questions on this month’s ballot that singling out one for abuse seems almost unfair. But no constitutional measure in Tuesday...
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Seminole Tribe of Florida puts more cash into gambling ballot proposal
(Florida) -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida this week put another $4.285 million into a gambling ballot proposal, bringing its overall contributions to nearly $24.65...
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Two heavily-financed amendments poised for passage, all others face uncertain prospects
(Florida) -- Constitutional amendments that would give state voters the exclusive authority to authorize casinos and would restore voting rights to many of Florida...
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Gaming the Florida casino ballot question
(Florida) -- There are so many awful questions on this month’s ballot that singling out one for abuse seems almost unfair. But no constitutional measure in Tuesday...
11/1/2018
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Seminole Tribe puts another $1M behind Amendment 3 push
(Florida) -- The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment to let voters decide on future gambling expansions in the Sunshine State picked up...
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Seminole Tribe puts more cash into ballot measure
(Florida) -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida this week put another $4.285 million into a gambling ballot proposal, bringing its overall contributions to nearly $24.65...
10/31/2018
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Casinos & curse words: 2 of the most ridiculous ad campaigns this season
(Florida) -- We’ve seen a lot of lies this campaign season. But we’ve also seen some ads that are just eye-rolling ridiculous. Here are two of the leaders in...
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Florida Amendment 3 Vote Could End Hopes Of Gambling Expansion
(Florida) -- This November, Florida voters have a constitutional amendment on the ballot–Amendment 3. The issue is “voter control of gambling in Florida....
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Jacksonville-Based Gator Coin Wants Fla. Supreme Court To Hear Its Case
(Florida) -- A dispute about the legality of certain electronic games played in bars and other establishments is headed to the Florida Supreme Court. The 1st District...
10/30/2018
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Amendment 3 Puts Future Of Florida Gambling On Midterm Ballot
(Florida) -- Midterm elections are upon the US, and gambling issues will appear on the ballot in two states. Arkansas is making a move toward legal sports betting under...
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EDITORIAL: Just vote No (except for Amendment 4)
(Florida) -- Of the 12 amendments to the Florida Constitution on Tuesday’s ballot, only Amendment 4 deserves your vote. It would automatically restore voting...
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New poll shows strong support for Florida's Amendment 4, which would allow felon voting
(Florida) -- A Suffolk University poll released Tuesday offers an encouraging sign for those in favor of allowing Florida's convicted felons the right to vote.
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Shelton: Amendment 3 is a shameless attempt to dupe voters
(Florida) -- This year’s ballot is full of proposed Constitutional amendments — some arguably good, and some bad. A contender for the worst among the bunch:...
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Vote no on Amendment 3: This loser slams the door on new revenue
(Florida) -- In 1996 the game of poker changed my life. Overworked and stressed out, I needed a mental and social outlet. I walked into the Seminole Bingo Hall in...
10/29/2018
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Amendment 3 Foes Pour Money Into Ballot Fight
(Florida) -- A political committee raised $7.75 million during a week-long period as it tries to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that could make it harder to...
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Direct mail round-up: Gambling amendment all ‘Tricks, no treat’
(Florida) -- A Halloween-themed anti-Amendment 3 flier hit mailboxes this weekend warning voters to not be tricked by the ballot measure giving voters the exclusive...
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Slot machine dispute heads to Florida Supreme Court
(Florida) -- A dispute about the legality of certain electronic games played in bars and other establishments is headed to the Florida Supreme Court. The 1st District...
10/28/2018
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Amendment 3 To Decide Who Can Approve Casinos In Florida
(Florida) -- On Nov. 6, Florida voters will decide a crucial gambling fight. Amendment 3, the Voter Approval of Casino Gambling Initiative, would give voters the "...
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Fifteen Jacksonville City Council members oppose Amendment 3
(Florida) -- This year’s ballot is full of proposed Constitutional amendments — some arguably good, and some bad. A contender for the worst among the bunch:...
10/27/2018
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CEO of Florida Chamber supports Amendment 3
(Florida) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for restraint in amending Florida’s Constitution. We believe our constitution should only be...
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COMMENTARY: Don’t fall for it: Casinos are not good for children, education
(Florida) -- Did you know gambling casinos are good for children? Spoiler alert: They’re not. Yet that is the exact claim casino operators are making in an attempt...
10/26/2018
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Latest poll shows gambling Amendment 3 is still poised to pass
(Florida) -- The constitutional amendment to let voters have a say in future gambling expansions in the state saw a slight dip in support over the past week, but it...
10/25/2018
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Scratched: State says track can stop racing horses, keep slots
(Florida) -- It’s big news in Florida’s gambling world: The pari-mutuel formerly known as Calder Race Course has gotten the OK from state gambling regulators...
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CLOWN CAR: Poker Alliance Comes Out Against Florida’s Amendment 3
(Florida) -- Ever since it took over the Poker Players Alliance, Poker Central has been extremely quiet. The organization was rebranded at the time of the takeover, with...
10/24/2018
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Florida’s proposed amendments: Here’s a breakdown ahead of the midterms
(Florida) -- As Florida voters prepare to cast their ballots, you will see 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Some voters say sometimes the amendments...
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What Florida Sports Bettors Need to Know About Amendment 3
(Florida) -- Florida, the third-most populous state in the U.S., has a little-known measure on its November ballot, which could shape the future of sports betting...
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Florida Ballot Measure to Ban Dog Racing Bites Off More Controversy Than It Can Chew
(Florida) -- Florida’s November ballot will ask voters whether commercial dog racing — and gambling on it — should be banned in the state. On the face...
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Former state director over Florida gambling wants greyhound racing banned
(Florida) -- Tony Glover regulated the majority of greyhound race tracks in the country in 2016 and 2017. He's opening up about what made him change his mind about...
10/23/2018
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Mayor: Don’t get snookered into voting for state amendments that take away Miami-Dade’s rights
(Florida) -- As Miami-Dade County voters weigh in on their preferred candidates in this midterm election, they will find a packed ballot with various amendments to their...
10/22/2018
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Gambling amendment fight has high stakes
(Florida) -- The words on the November ballot appear simple enough: “Voter Control of Gambling in Florida.” According to proponents of Amendment 3, it’...
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Another ugly Florida campaign — over dog racing
(Florida) -- A bitter Florida campaign featuring charges of lying, dirty tricks and bad faith is nearing an end. But this isn't the battle for governor or Senate: It...
10/21/2018
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Weatherford: Let voters decide on expanded gambling
(Florida) -- I am writing today to deal with unfinished business. After spending eight years in the Florida Legislature, the last two serving as speaker of the House, I...
10/20/2018
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Future of Florida Gaming Rests on Amendment 3
(Florida) -- A constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot Nov. 6 could dramatically change the pari-mutuel industry landscape by requiring statewide approval for any...
10/19/2018
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Don’t let the gambling industry confuse you on Amendment 3. It’s not about schools.
(Florida) -- Politicians count on voters having short memories: forgetting, and by proxy, forgiving the bad policy they championed, the bad votes they cast. I seldom...
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League Of Women Voters Says Yes To Gambling, Dog Racing Amendments; BestBet Says No
(Florida) -- When Florida voters head to the polls next month they’ll be faced with a slew of amendments, and two of them, three and 13, could determine the fate of...
10/18/2018
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Vote yes or no for Amendment 3? Here's what 6 Florida newspapers recommend
(Florida) -- This amendment gives voters the exclusive right to decide whether a new casino can open in the state. It takes that right away from the Florida Legislature...
10/17/2018
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Amendment 3: Here's what USA TODAY NETWORK's Florida newspapers recommend
(Florida) -- Voters will be faced with 12 constitutional amendment proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot. Each needs at least 60 percent of votes to be enshrined in the Florida...
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Disney Bets $20 Million To Ensure Florida Isn't The Next Vegas
(Florida) -- A Florida ballot initiative this November would give voters the power to block any expansion of casino gambling, a move some argue would effectively crush...
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Gambling Expansion in Florida Hinges on Amendment 3
(Florida) -- When the electorate heads to polls in Florida on Nov. 6, one measure they will be deciding is Amendment 3, AKA the “Voter Approval of Casino Gambling...
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Miami Dolphins Secretly Battling Florida’s Amendment 3
(Florida) -- The Miami Dolphins are quietly opposing a Florida ballot initiative that would hand voters the exclusive right to decide whether to authorize casino...
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Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Bucs Fork Over $1 Million to Defeat Amendment 3
(Florida) -- Six months ago no National Football League team would be caught dead involving itself in a state election. But now look: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami...
10/16/2018
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Florida voters to decide on 12 amendments to state’s constitution
(Florida) -- Pinellas County voters will join the rest of the state to answer yes or no to 12 proposed amendments to Florida’s Constitution during the Nov. 6...
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The Miami Dolphins Seem to Be Quietly Fighting for Florida Gambling
(Florida) -- A Florida ballot initiative next month would give voters power to reject any expansion of casino gambling, and gaming companies have spent millions to...
10/15/2018
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Disney-backed gambling opponents unleash $8.5 million ad blitz in just 1 week
(Florida) -- The ad blitz is on for Disney-backed Amendment 3, which would put the expansion of casino gambling into the hands of the people. The political committee...
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Florida Amendment 3 Voting Guide: ‘Public Gambling Control‘
(Florida) -- Florida Amendment 3, known as the “Voter Approval of Casino Gambling Initiative,” purports to be a way for Sunshine State voters to better take...
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Gambling amendment will pass, AIF poll suggests
(Florida) -- The constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion in the Sunshine State has the support of a supermajority of voters, according to a new poll...
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Voters to decide expansion of Florida gaming industry
(Florida) -- Disney and the Seminole Tribe have teamed up to push a ballot question aimed at slowing the expansion of gambling in the state, but opponents warn the...
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Palm Beach leadership committee announced for gambling amendment
(Florida) -- Voters in Charge, the political committee supporting the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment (Amendment 3), has named the members of its Palm...
10/14/2018
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A breakdown of Florida's proposed Constitutional Amendments
(Florida) -- Early voting in Sarasota County begins on Monday, October 22, and voters in Manatee County can cast their ballots early starting on Wednesday, October 24....
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Romanik: Amendment 3 could destroy horse racing in Florida
(Florida) -- There is no way to look at Amendment 3 on the upcoming ballot as anything but an anti-gambling measure. Yet, a main financial supporter of the amendment...
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Greyhound trainers, animal rights activists fight to sway voters in battle over dog racing in Florida
(Florida) -- The future of live dog racing in Florida rests in the hands of voters, pitting greyhound trainers against animal rights activists for the survival of a...
10/13/2018
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Gambling divides the politics of the family behind the Fontainebleau and Aventura Mall
(Florida) -- In Miami Beach, Mayor Dan Gelber is campaigning for a referendum to approve an 800-room, city-owned hotel that Turnberry partner Jackie Soffer wants to...
10/12/2018
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Editorial: In support of Amendments 3, 4
(Florida) -- Two of the 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution on general election ballots statewide are the results of intensive petition drives. The...
10/11/2018
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Florida ballot measure for gambling expansion facing challenges
(Florida) -- In the U.S., midterm elections are going to be held in November in a number of states. There is a wide range of topics to be covered, but one of the most...
10/10/2018
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Florida Amendment 3: Polls Swing Against Gambling Measure as Opposition Steps Up Fight
(Florida) -- Supporters of Florida’s Amendment 3 ballot measure are not assured victory, despite a $40 million war chest financed by the mighty Disney Corporation...
10/8/2018
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Vi at Aventura is ALL ACES The Great Debate
(Florida) -- Who should authorize the expansion of casino gambling in our state – the legislature or voters? Floridians will decide that in November by casting...
10/7/2018
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MIAMI HERALD: Learn how 12 Florida amendments affect your life, and your wallet, before you vote
(Florida) -- So why are there so many amendments on the ballot this November? Here’s the explanation: Once every 20 years, Florida’s Constitution provides...
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OP/ED: Florida's constitutional amendments: Vote 'yes' on 4 and 11, 'no' on rest
(Florida) -- When he was chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, North Carolina’s folksy “country lawyer” Sen. Sam Ervin used to cite an adage he...
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What is Amendment 3 on the Florida ballot? It affects gambling expansion
(Florida) -- Amendment 3, proposed by Voters in Charge — a political committee largely financed by the Seminole Tribe and Disney — would give voters the...
10/5/2018
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Amendment 13: Dog racing
(Florida) -- An amendment on the ballot in November could spell the end of the nearly 90-year-old greyhound racing industry. It's Amendment 13. If approved by voters...
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FanDuel Urges Florida Players to Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 3, Claims Ballot Measure Threatens DFS, Sports Betting
(Florida) -- DFS and sports betting operator FanDuel has joined the fight against Amendment 3 in Florida, a ballot measure that if approved would place all future...
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Amendment 3: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida
(Florida) -- Ballot Language: This amendment ensures that Florida voters shall have the exclusive right to decide whether to authorize casino gambling by requiring that...
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What is Amendment 3 on the Florida ballot? It affects gambling expansion
(Florida) -- Amendment 3, proposed by Voters in Charge — a political committee largely financed by the Seminole Tribe and Disney — would give voters the...
10/4/2018
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Amendment 3: What to know
(Florida) -- Commitment 2018 is taking a closer look at the amendments on the ballot this year, and bringing voters a complete rundown to make sure they understand what...
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Seminole County officials hold forum on gambling amendment
(Florida) -- Florida voters will see Amendment 3 on their ballot on Election Day. It’s titled “Voter Control of Gambling in Florida,” and asks if...
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‘Vote no’: FanDuel comes out in opposition to gambling amendment
(Florida) -- Saying it will “make it impossible to bring sports betting to Florida,” FanDuel is telling Florida voters to vote down a proposed ‘voter...
10/3/2018
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Florida Indian gaming revenues grow, but more slowly
(Florida) -- Indian gaming in Florida is big and getting bigger, though not as fast as it was a few years ago. Florida remains the No. 3 state in revenues from Indian...
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‘No, dog. No!’ State rejects request for greyhound kennel tours
(Florida) -- The state’s top gambling regulator, using the greyhound industry’s own concern against it, has nixed an “emergency” request to allow...
10/2/2018
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DeSantis Backed by Adelson, Racetracks in Florida Governor Race as Gambling Industry Weighs Into Amendment 3
(Florida) -- Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis has received generous campaign donations from the gambling industry but remains tight-lipped about...
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Voters in Charge announces Miami-Dade leadership committee
(Florida) -- Voters in Charge, the political committee behind the statewide “Yes on 3” constitutional amendment campaign, on Tuesday said former Miami Mayor...
10/1/2018
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Judge’s ruling eviscerates state’s greyhound drug-testing system
(Florida) -- An administrative law judge on Monday largely gutted the state’s proposed rule governing the drug testing of racing greyhounds. In a 44-page “...
9/30/2018
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Disney, Seminole Tribe Add $10M To Campaign To Limit Casinos
(Florida) -- Gambling in Florida has been a major issue for years. Disney and The Seminole Tribe of Florida keep pouring money into a campaign to limit future casino...
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Disney, Seminole Tribe pour another $10 million into amendment aimed at limiting gambling
(Florida) -- Walt Disney Co. and the Seminole Tribe of Florida keep pumping money into efforts to support Amendment 3, which would give voters the final say on whether...
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GOP's Ron DeSantis gets gambling money in Florida gov race, but won't discuss gaming views
(Florida) -- Republican Ron DeSantis is receiving big money and support from gambling interests, but he's refusing to discuss specifics about his stand on gaming as...
9/29/2018
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Disney, Seminole Tribe Add $10M to Campaign to Limit Casinos
(Florida) -- Disney and The Seminole Tribe of Florida keep pouring money into a campaign to limit future casino gambling. Newly-filed campaign reports show that Disney...
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Greyhound track fights gambling amendment
(Florida) -- Melbourne Greyhound Park has put $145,000 into a political committee fighting a proposed constitutional amendment that could make it harder to expand...
9/27/2018
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Destin Florida Council Approves Gaming Ban
(Florida) -- Destin, Florida is located on some of the most-visited tourist spots in the state. It’s the ideal getaway with its white-sugar sand beaches and its...
9/26/2018
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Big money is flowing to these five ballot measures. What are they?
(Florida) -- Florida voters this fall could decide the fate of 12 ballot proposals that deal with issues ranging from limiting taxes to banning greyhound racing.
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GOP's Ron DeSantis gets gambling money in Florida gov race, but won't discuss gaming views
(Florida) -- Republican Ron DeSantis is receiving big money and support from gambling interests, but he's refusing to discuss specifics about his stand on gaming as...
9/25/2018
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Big money backs Florida ballot measures
(Florida) -- Florida voters this fall could decide the fate of 12 ballot proposals that deal with issues ranging from limiting taxes to banning greyhound racing.
9/24/2018
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The Sunshine Economy: The Business of Betting
(Florida) -- Gambling in Florida is a perennial issue for politicians and the public. It will be on this fall’s ballot for voters in two forms. One proposed...
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EDITORIAL: We don’t need the state to make local decisions
(Florida) -- Many of the amendments presented on the ballot in November to adjust the Florida Consititution are puzzling. Not only some of the amendments are confusingly...
9/21/2018
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A closer look at Florida Constitutional Amendment 3
(Florida) -- About this Florida Phoenix series: Florida voters could face a whopping twelve different proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 6 – one...
9/20/2018
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Ron DeSantis on gambling, charter schools, differing from Rick Scott, and his concerns with student testing
(Florida) -- The GOP nominee for governor says his top transportation priority will be to "reduce traffic." He's no fan of restoring voting rights for...
9/18/2018
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Victims injured in Pasco casino boat fire hope to reach settlement
(Florida) -- Robert Boose still has pain in his left heel. An injury that never completely healed after he jumped for his life off the Tropical Breeze Casino boat when...
9/17/2018
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Guest Opinion: Expansion of Gambling a Bad Bet for Florida
(Florida) -- When the current State Constitution was adopted the only gambling that was approved by the citizens of Florida were pari-mutuels — dog tracks, horse...
9/16/2018
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Deputies: Gambling business manager shoots and kills nephew, who was called to calm him down
(Florida) -- A manager at a gambling establishment shot and killed his nephew Saturday after a coworker called the victim to calm his uncle down, Hernando deputies...
9/15/2018
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West Flager Associates wants a gambling venue in Edgewater, but the city wants
(Florida) -- Miami officials moved closer to preventing owners of Magic City Casino from opening an Edgewater gambling venue that would include a jai alai court and...
9/14/2018
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Casinos and pari-mutuels team up to fight gambling amendment backed by Seminoles and Disney
(Florida) -- Faced with a proposed constitutional amendment that could make it harder to expand gambling in Florida, the gambling industry early this month put another $...
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Judge dismisses horse group’s challenge of Calder gambling permit
(Florida) -- A Tallahassee administrative law judge has booted a Florida horsemen’s group challenge of a South Florida track’s gambling permit. The reason:...
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Miami moves to regulate gambling, likely derailing Magic City’s Edgewater poker room
(Florida) -- A plan for a poker room and jai alai fronton in Edgewater may be hitting a snag after Miami commissioners moved to regulate gambling in the city — a...
9/13/2018
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Do We Really Need All These Amendments To Florida’s Constitution?
(Florida) -- As part of the 2018 midterm elections, Floridians will be asked to vote on thirteen amendments to the state’s constitution. Thirteen seems a lot, but...
9/12/2018
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Carey Theil: Dog racers gaslight while greyhounds continue to die
(Florida) -- In light of a recent industry guest column regarding state gambling data, voters should ask themselves whether they can believe anything the greyhound...
9/9/2018
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Destin Council approves gambling ban
(Florida) -- The City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits most types of gambling in the city. The ban took effect last Wednesday, immediately...
9/7/2018
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Off to the races: Supreme Court clears dog racing-ban for ballot
(Florida) -- The Florida Supreme Court on Friday ordered a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban betting on live greyhound racing back on the ballot,...
9/5/2018
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Florida Administrative Court Judge Allows Calder Race Course to Keep Slot-Machine Operating
(Florida) -- Yesterday, an administrative law judge ruled against thoroughbred trainers and breeders by supporting the decision of Florida gambling regulators, under...
9/4/2018
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Judge rejects challenge to racetrack slots license
(Florida) -- Ruling against thoroughbred breeders and trainers, an administrative law judge Tuesday backed up a decision by Florida gambling regulators to allow Calder...
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10 Casinos You Can Gamble at in South Florida
(Florida) -- Seminole Coconut Creek Casino is South Florida slots players’ best spot for Class III or Vegas-style slot machines. Now the operation has 1500 Las...
9/3/2018
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Florida voters support casino amendment
(Florida) -- Approximately 71% of Florida voters would support Amendment 3, which would require voter approval of casino gambling decisions, according to a new poll. The...
9/2/2018
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Florida court of appeal upholds ruling that Blue Sky Games are slot machines
(Florida) -- The Florida First District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling that two games of chance installed by Gator Coin at adult businesses are indeed slot...
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Poll Shows Florida Voters Want Gaming Control, Gubernatorial Candidates Mixed on Casino Amendment
(Florida) -- A new poll shows that Florida voters overwhelmingly support stripping the state legislature of its power to dictate the future gaming industry. Voters in...
9/1/2018
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Corporations, interest groups spend fortunes on ballot measures
(Florida) -- Some of the most expensive campaigns this fall will be waged between the wealthiest corporations and best-funded interest groups in America, as those groups...
8/31/2018
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Floridians favour voter approval for casino gambling decisions
(Florida) -- Florida’s politicians could be set to require voter approval of casino gambling decisions after a new poll suggests 71% of residents are in favour of...
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Florida Court Says ‘Pre-Reveal’ Games Are Illegal Slot Machines
(Florida) -- Siding with state regulators, an appeals court Thursday ruled that controversial electronic games played in bars and other establishments are illegal slot...
8/30/2018
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71% of Florida Voters Support Amendment 3 Voter Control of Gambling Amendment unites Floridians
(Florida) -- A new poll shows that 71 percent of likely Florida voters support Amendment 3, which would require voter approval of casino gambling decisions. Only 18...
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New polling shows most Floridians want veto power over gambling expansion
(Florida) -- A Florida constitutional amendment giving voters the final say over any gambling expansion in the state is running far ahead of the 60 percent threshold...
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Court says 'pre-reveal' games are illegal slot machines
(Florida) -- Siding with state regulators, an appeals court Thursday ruled that controversial electronic games played in bars and other establishments are illegal slot...
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Court says ‘pre-reveal’ games that play like slots are illegal
(Florida) -- If a video game looks, plays and pays out like a slot machine, it’s a slot machine — even if you know whether you’re going to win or lose...
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Churchill Downs Inc. seeks to drop racing for jai alai at Calder
(Florida) -- Churchill Downs Inc. has asked Florida gambling regulators to determine how many jai alai performances it would need to conduct in order to retain its...
8/29/2018
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High court hears argument on dog racing ban
(Florida) -- The Florida Supreme Court will now consider whether general election voters will get to see a constitutional amendment ending live greyhound racing.
8/28/2018
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Gambling opposition group spends $15 million on ads
(Florida) -- A political committee leading a drive to pass a ballot proposal that could make it harder to expand gambling in Florida spent $15 million on advertising...
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What is the Gambling Control Amendment and How Will It Work In Florida?
(Florida) -- Of interest to Nova Scotia snowbirds who go South to gamble is a new amendment in the gambling regulation of the state of Florida that aims to control the...
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A Casino is Approved in Edgewater. All Heck is About to Break Loose.
(Florida) -- A new casino license has just been granted to the operators of Magic City Casino to bring a jai-alai fronton and poker room to Edgewater, on 30th Street and...
8/27/2018
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FTBOA statement on Churchill Down's attempt to abandon live thoroughbred racing in Florida
(Florida) -- On Aug. 23, the leading representatives of Florida’s Thoroughbred industry -- the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (...
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FTBOA statement on Churchill Down's attempt to abandon live thoroughbred racing in Florida
(Florida) -- On Aug. 23, the leading representatives of Florida’s Thoroughbred industry -- the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (...
8/24/2018
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Money flows to fight gambling amendment
(Florida) -- Gambling interests have sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to political committees that are expected to fight a proposed constitutional amendment on the...
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Churchill Downs Inc. Hopes to End Racing at Calder
(Florida) -- Florida industry groups have lined up to oppose a plan by Churchill Downs Inc. to end Thoroughbred racing at its Calder property, a move that could cost...
8/19/2018
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In Florida, a fight over dog racing pits a waning generation of gamblers and trainers against animal rights advocates
(Florida) -- The greyhound race has followed the same pattern for almost a century. With a metallic screech the lure sets off, and eight dogs burst onto the track in...
8/17/2018
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Committee raises $1.25M to fight Florida gambling measure
(Florida) -- A political committee formed last month has raised $1.25 million to help fight a proposed constitutional amendment that could make it harder to expand...
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Disney Spends $15 Million to Keep Casinos Away from Walt Disney World
(Florida) -- The Walt Disney Company and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have teamed up in support of an anti-casino initiative, Amendment 3. This bill would only allow...
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Load up: Committee raises bank to fight gambling measure
(Florida) -- A political committee formed last month raised $1.25 million to help fight a proposed constitutional amendment that could make it harder to expand gambling...
8/14/2018
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Disney continues to dump millions into anti-gambling measure in Florida
(Florida) -- Mickey Mouse doesn’t want Floridians to gamble. At least, that is the takeaway from reports that Disney Worldwide Services continues to dump money...
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It's a good bet dog racing may end
(Florida) -- The greyhound race has followed the same pattern for almost a century. With a metallic screech the lure sets off, and eight dogs burst onto the track in...
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It's a good bet dog racing may end
(Florida) -- The greyhound race has followed the same pattern for almost a century. With a metallic screech the lure sets off, and eight dogs burst onto the track in...
8/13/2018
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Commentary: High court must keep amendment to end dog racing on November ballot
(Florida) -- The inevitable end to greyhound racing took a strange detour on Aug. 1 when Second Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled that Floridians should not be allowed...
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Disney, Seminoles sink another $10 million into gambling fight
(Florida) -- Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and the Seminole Tribe of Florida continue upping the ante as they try to pass a constitutional amendment that could make it...
8/11/2018
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Casino stakes anti-Amendment 3 group with $525K
(Florida) -- The political committee fighting against a proposed constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion brought in $525,000 from the parent company of...
8/10/2018
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Disney, Seminole Tribe sink $10 million into gambling fight
(Florida) -- Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and the Seminole Tribe of Florida continue upping the ante as they try to pass a constitutional amendment that could make it...
8/8/2018
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Group backing gambling amendment plans $30M ad buy
(Florida) -- The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling plans a $30 million ad buy to promote the measure’s passage.
8/7/2018
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Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on greyhound racing ban
(Florida) -- Florida’s Supreme Court will decide the fate of a dog-racing amendment that is supposed to be on this year’s ballot. On Tuesday, the state...
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