DPBR Sanctioned for Attorney’s Fees for “Meritless Denial” in Quarter Horse case; see the opinion here.

Flagler Withdraws Petition for Declaratory Statement; see the withdrawal here.

Governor Scott Appoints Cindy O’Connell as Secretary of the Lottery; see the release here.

Governor Scott withdraws Crist appointments subject to Senate confirmation but not yet confirmed; see the list here.

DigiDeal Corporation has filed with the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering a Petition for Variance/Waiver for Rule 61D-14.042(1), F.A.C.; see the Notice here.

WFLA Morning Show interviews with attorney representing internet cafes in Tallahassee and discusses the legality of internet cafes with law enforcement.

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues a Declaratory Statement Regarding the Applicability of Section 849.094, F.S., to Calder Race Course and Tropical Park; see the declaratory statement here.

Seminole County Passes Ordinance that Bans Machines that Simulate Gambling; see the Ordinance here.

December 2009-2010 Comparative Cardroom Report Available

The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries presented and released Interim Project 2011-133, a Review of the Expansion of Casino Gaming in Other States and Issue Brief 2011-223, a Review of Internet Poker.

CBS News 60 Minutes report on slot machines & the debate over new slot machines and gambling addiction.  Lesley Stahl reports on the proliferation of gambling to 38 states and its main attraction, the slot machine, newer versions of which some scientists believe may addict their players in this video.

The Florida Quarter Horse Track Association, Inc., files suit to challenge the Summer Jai Alai Permit; see the complaint here.