Pennsylvania Gambling Oversight Committee unanimously passes HB 1893 that would close “sweepstakes” cafes.

Appellate court finds for illegal gambling operation citing loophole in Florida’s forfeiture laws. Read the opinion here.

Florida Chamber comes out against gaming expansion plans. Read the story here.

September 2010-2011 South Florida Slot Machine comparison report now available.

Lonny Powell chosen to lead FTBOA. Read the story here.

Hialeah Park wins appeal protecting their ability to operate slot machines. Read the opinion here.

Joe Dillmore Elevated to Acting Director at the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

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Senate Committee on Regulated Industries releases two issue briefs: Review Options for New Lottery Games and Game Distribution and Compulsive Gambling Programs for College Student Athletes and Military Veterans

Senate Committee on Regulated Industries announces changes to roster: Senator Jones, Chair; Sachs, Vice Chair; Altman; Bogdanof; Braynon; Dean; Diaz de la Portilla; Siplin; and Thrasher.

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Noticed a series of Proposed Rules: 61D-11.016; 61D-2.008, 61D-2.018, 61D-2.019; 61D-5.007; 61D-6.010; and 61D-13.001, 61D-13.002, 61D-13.003, 61D-13.004, 61D-13.005 – each notice is available via included link.

In spite of slot supplements Florida thoroughbred breeding plummets, dropping from 2nd to a distant 3rd in foals bred. Read the report here.