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.
The Conference Committee on Gaming releases the Gaming and Compact Bill.
The Senate and House Appropriations Conference Committee on Gaming came to an agreement. Read a point by point summary of the agreement.
See the Conference report here.
House and Senate agree to gaming provisions. Read the agreement here.
Miami Herald
May 6, 2009 — Gambling deal reached in Florida Legislature
HB-425 was passed by the Senate which contained a provision providing for a study of online poker. See the provision here.
