House Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee Votes favorably (10 yes – 4 no) on HB 3, Prohibition of Simulated Gambling Devices.

The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries will consider SB-380, Relating to Game Promotions, and SB-428, Prohibition on Simulated Gambling Devices, on January 19th at 8:15AM.

The House Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee will consider a PCS for HB-3, Prohibition on Simulated Gambling Devices, on January 17, at 12:30pm.

The House Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee will workshop gaming in Florida on Wed., Jan. 11, 2012 at 3:30pm.

Senate Bill 710 Related to Destination Resorts passed the Committee on Regulated Industries 7-3 as amended.

A summary of the newly released strike-all amendment to Senate Bill 710, relating to destination resorts is available here; the full language of the strike-all amendment is available here.

Video: Builders and Contractors, Retired Worker’s Association, Florida Chamber sound off on proposed gambling resort legislation.

Regulated Industries will review the SB 710 on Destination Resorts on Jan. 9, at 3:15p; amendment deadline is Jan. 6 at 3:15p

Gov. Scott discusses the ongoing gambling debate during a sitdown Q&A in the Capitol. View here.

Republican House Speaker Dean Cannon says the gambling bill will be an “uphill lift” in the House. View here.

Senate report advises legislators to ban or regulate internet sweepstakes cafes. Review the report and related media coverage.

First District Court of Appeal denies FQHRA’s motion to shut down barrel racing in Gretna. Review the order here.