The Governor’s Office releases answers to the Senate President and Regulated Industries Staff Director questions concerning the Seminole Compact: read the response.
The Florida Lottery releases an update on Instant Ticket Vending Machines to the House Gov. Operations Appropriations Committee: read the update.
Recent Study from the Rockefeller Institute of Government states racinos increase while other gaming facilities in decline: “Trends in State Revenues from Gambling”
Federal Court Deems Bingo Slot Machines Illegal in Alabama: Read the ruling.
Senate President and Regulated Industries Staff Director issue questions concerning the Seminole Compact. See the letters here.
Grey-market slot operator files suit against the State of Florida – read the complaint here.
Hialeah announces an AQHA Race Meet scheduled to being Nov. 28, 2009.
Comparative Monthly Slot Numbers for August: Gulfstream up 10% over previous year, Isle of Capri down 5%, Mardi Gras plummets another 22%. August Slot Report
Florida Pari-Mutuels call criticized the Compact as one-sided, saying, “The revised compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe released today is a terrible deal for the people of Florida. – Izzy Havenick, Vice-President of Southwest Florida Enterprises, parent company of Flagler Dog Track and Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track. Read the entire statement here.
Governor Crist signs a new Gaming Compact with the Seminole Tribe. Read the compact here.
Read the governor’s press release and highlights of the Compact here.
Read the governor’s transmittal letter to Senate President Jeff Atwater and Speaker Larry Creutel.
Read the Gaming Legislation here: SB-788
Representatives from the Gaming Industry file a rule challenge against the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering to determine the invalidity of a rule prohibiting blackjack, roulette, and keno-themed slot machines. Read the filed petition.
