Florida Lottery – Ticket Dispenser Bid Opportunity for the Florida Lottery
Jacques v. DBPR – First District Court of Appeal Case Regarding Denial of Slot Machine License. Read the opinion here.
South FL Pari-Mutuels continue to feel the impact of tribal advantage and economic downturn. Comparing June 2008 to June 2009, Isle of Capri is 18% below last year, Mardi Gras is 20% below last year and Gulfstream is maintaining its position essentially flat in comparison to last year. Slot Revenue June ‘09
Read the Jacksonville Kennel Club Declaratory Statement here: Jax Ken. Club Dec. Stat.
Read the Miami Jai Alai settlement agreement with Miami-Dade County here.
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering rule making hearing/workshop: June 24, 2009, 9am – 5pm in Ft. Lauderdale. See the PMW website for more details and our Library for draft rules and forms.
Governor signs legislation guiding Florida’s historic gaming Compact
Read the governor’s press release here.
Florida Quarterhorse Tracks Association files lawsuit challenging tax breaks for North Florida dog tracks. Read the complaint here.
May Slot Machine Revenue Numbers released, the 3 Pari-Mutuel casinos had a 16.4% drop overall in coin in from May of last year. Specifics include Isle of Capri: – 23% drop; Mardi Gras: – 15.5% drop despite increasing its machine number by more than 100; Gulfstream: posted a gain of 3% continuing its trend of outperforming the market. See the slot machine report.
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering notice of rule making hearing: June 24, 2009, 9am – 5pm in Ft. Lauderdale. Read the proposed rules.
Florida Lottery authorized to utilize Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs) to sell scratch-off tickets. Read the implementing language and Revenue Estimating Conference Report here.
The Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering issued a response to the inquiry into the Hialeah permit. Read the Division’s response letter here.
