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Gambling Advocates Look to Florida

31 March 2005

News Brief: If backers of casino gambling in Kentucky ever succeed in getting the issue on the statewide ballot, the key to victory may be found in Florida.

Panel Eyes Tax Rate for Slots

30 March 2005

News Brief: Florida senators considering the tax and regulation of slot machines had several suggestions including a tax rate between 30 and 35 percent.

Seminole Ask for Meeting with Governor

23 March 2005

News Brief: The Seminole Tribe of Florida has asked for a meeting with Governor Jeb Bush to discuss its plans to install Las Vegas-style slot machines at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood and to pitch a further expansion of gambling, including blackjack.

Professor: Slots in Florida Could Hurt Kentucky Horse Industry

14 March 2005

The installation of slot machines in Florida's Broward County could adversely affect Calder Race Course in Miami, as well as racing and breeding interests throughout Kentucky.

Florida Slot Approval Doesn't Boost Manufacturers' Stocks

10 March 2005

The approval Tuesday of slot machines at three racetracks and a jai-alai fronton in Broward County, Florida, gave gaming equipment manufacturers an emotional boost but not much of a jump in stock values.

Seminoles Wins Big with New Casino

9 March 2005

News Brief: A year after the Seminoles' casino was reborn with a new complex and new name, the Tampa operation is a financial success for the tribe.

Broward County Approve Alternative Gaming Referendum

9 March 2005

Broward County’s referendum question authorizing slot machines at the four existing pari-mutuel facilities that have conducted live racing during each of the past two years in Broward County was approved by a majority of Broward County voters on March 8, 2005.

Florida Free Poker Tournaments May be Illegal

8 March 2005

News Brief: A Florida poker tournament promotion sweeping local bars is a free, legal pastime or an unlawful gambling enterprise depending on whom you ask.

Florida Slots Opposition Surfaced Late

8 March 2005

News Brief: In the days before today's referenda on whether to allow slot machines at racetracks and jai alai frontons in those counties, Governor Jeb Bush has laid on a full-court press to defeat the local questions.

Slots Spin Casino Profits

7 March 2005

News Brief: Easy to play and lucrative for casino owners, slot machines employ bells and whistles designed to entertain and entice.

Florida City May Get Piece of Gambling Pie

2 March 2005

News Brief: The city of Miami Gardens could expect an annual windfall if the slot machine initiative before voters this month is approved.

Seminole Casino Trades Bingo for Slots

2 March 2005

News Brief: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will add 225 slot machines, replacing its high-stakes bingo parlor, which had helped put the tribe on the gaming map.

Say No To Slots, Bush Advises

2 March 2005

News Brief: The gloves are coming off in the fight over slot machines, with Gov. Jeb Bush saying Tuesday he intends to offer some high-profile opposition as a pair of referendums approach in South Florida.

Florida Slot Debate Escalates

1 March 2005

News Brief: With a week to go before the March 8 election over slot machines at racetracks, both sides in the debate are trotting out clashing studies to bolster their positions on the impact of gambling on local communities.

Florida Casino Boats in Choppy Waters

28 February 2005

News Brief: Gambling boats could be big losers if residents in Miami-Dade and Broward vote March 8 in favor of permitting slot machines at seven racetracks and jai-alai frontons.

Lawmakers Near Nitty-Gritty of Slots Amendment

23 February 2005

Lawmakers got closer Tuesday to the nitty-gritty of regulating and taxing slot machines at South Florida tracks and jai-alai frontons.

Pompano Park Hosts Job Fair

22 February 2005

News Brief: Pompano Park and the Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. will host a two-day job fair at the racetrack on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February. 25.

Consultants are Early Slots Winners

4 February 2005

News Brief: Highly paid political consultants and lobbyists are co-ordinating the slot debate in Florida.

New Florida Casino Ships to be Added

27 January 2005

News Brief: Two new casino ships are expected to drop anchor within a few weeks, creating more competition in Pinellas County's growing offshore gaming business.

Stars Join Ranks of WPT Boot Camp

25 January 2005

World Poker Tour Boot Camp named two-tournament victor Ron Rose and young phenom Scott Fischman as its first champion-instructors for the series of traveling instructional seminars designed to advance the knowledge of students seeking a "Fast Track to the Final Table."

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