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Calder Race Course Forced to Suspend Simulcast Operations

25 January 2006

Calder Race Course has been forced to suspend simulcast operations while the State of Florida appeals a court ruling on the constitutionality of an intrastate simulcast-wagering law.

Judge Clears Florida Casino Boat Sale

12 January 2006

News Brief: A bankruptcy judge cleared the way Wednesday for a California investment group to buy the Ocean Jewel of St. Petersburg and refurbish the ship to resume offshore gambling.

Video Gambling Proposal Misses Deadline

11 January 2006

News Brief: Fort Wayne Democratic Rep. Win Moses Jr. decided not to file legislation Tuesday that would have legalized some video gambling in the state, passing up a legislative de

Gov. Bush Pushes for Tribal Compact

6 January 2006

News Brief: Negotiations between Florida and tribes over an expansion of Indian gaming rights will soon take on new urgency, Gov. Jeb Bush said.

Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises Launches from Miami

6 January 2006

Horizon's Edge, New England's premier casino and entertainment cruise line, reports its launch from the Bayside Market Place in Miami.

Calder Concludes 2005-2006 Tropical Meet

6 January 2006

Calder Race Course concluded its 34th Tropical Meet on Monday, Jan 2., and reports that overall attendance and handle were sharply affected by severe weather and its related consequences, most notably Hurricane Wilma.

Florida Casino Plans Delayed by Ruling

5 January 2006

News Brief: In a major setback for the Shinnecocks, the federal Interior Department has declared it is not bound by a November court ruling that the nation is a federally recognized tribe. The tribe is trying to build a casino in Hampton Bays.

Abramoff Pleads Guilty in Florida Fraud Case

5 January 2006

News Brief: Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to his role in a Florida fraud case Wednesday, completing a deal with prosecutors that secured his cooperation in a corrupt

Law Firm Adds Gaming Law Attorney

3 January 2006

Becker & Poliakoff commercial law firm reports that prominent South Florida gaming law attorney David S. Romanik has been appointed to the firm's expanding Entertainment, Sports and Gaming Law practice.

Hollywood Loses Bid for Slot Revenue

13 December 2005

News Brief: It's back to the drawing board for Hollywood, Florida, in its long-running battle to win a slice of expected slots revenue.

Florida Legislature Passes Slot Legislation

9 December 2005

The Florida Legislature has passed legislation authorizing the operation of slot machines within existing, licensed Broward County.

Senate Panel Approves Sliding Scale Tax Rate for Slot Machines

7 December 2005

News Brief: A Florida Senate committee on Tuesday approved a sliding scale tax rate on the machines that is far lower than what the House wants.

GTECH Receives Florida Award

2 December 2005

GTECH Holdings Corporation was recently named Corporation of the Year by the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity.

Hollywood Hires Lobbyist

1 December 2005

News Brief: When Florida lawmakers meet next week to hammer out new slot machine regulations, Hollywood will have a lobbyist fighting to get the city in on the action.

Florida Tourism Agency Promotes Gambling

23 November 2005

News Brief: Governor Jeb Bush has never been a fan of gambling. But that isn't stopping the state's tax-supported tourism promotion agency from touting a casino ship as a spectacular reason to visit the Sunshine State.

Cocoa Beach Hilton Offers New Rates

15 November 2005

As poker popularity continues to grow, gamblers from high rollers to dice throwers get lucky at Cocoa Beach Hilton Oceanfront.

Derby Lane Million Pays Richest Purse

3 November 2005

The Derby Lane Million will pay the richest winning purse of $500,000 at historic Derby Lane in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 4, 2006.

Pompano Park Harness Track Closed Due to Hurricane Wilma

27 October 2005

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that the Pompano Park Harness Track will remain closed until repairs are completed following Hurricane Wilma.

Calder Race Course Cancels Live Racing

26 October 2005

Calder Race Course has cancelled its live race cards scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, and Friday, Oct. 28, and will be closed for simulcast wagering through Thursday, Oct. 27.

Calder Race Course Sustains Hurricane Damage

26 October 2005

Calder Race Course sustained damage to its clubhouse facility and parts of its stable area as a result of Hurricane Wilma, which stormed across South Florida on Oct. 24.

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