Legally Pink Law enjoys keeping our clients up to date on potential laws
that may affect Central Florida and the people living here. “The
Florida Legislature released the parameters for the study of the state’s
gambling economy and laws on February 20, 2013 and invited firms to conduct
the analysis,” Gray Rohrer at
The Florida Current reported.
“Both Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and House Speaker
Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, have set up committees this year dedicated
to look at Florida’s gambling laws with an eye to a possible comprehensive
overhaul,” Rohrer explained.
Many levels of government have authorized multiple forms of gambling in
an effort to raise money for needed services without raising taxes. While
commercial gambling has been outlawed in Florida, the Florida Legislature
is conducting research in order to decide whether to repeal this law or not.
“Currently in the Port Canaveral area, the Victory Casino Cruises’
ship is now Brevard’s only Las Vegas-style gambling experience.
Although, the operators of Melbourne Greyhound Park are looking to change
that by adding 2,000 slot machines to the existing dog racing, simulcast
and poker operation — if they can persuade local voters to say yes
to a referendum on the November ballot that would open the door to slots
and then get a license from the state,” Wayne T. Price at Florida
Today reported.
Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples and chairman of the Senate Gaming Committee,
has said the study will give his panel the opportunity to base legislation
on “facts and data” rather than the pleas of such special
interests. Under the timeline laid out by the invitation to negotiate,
the Legislature will evaluate proposals from firms and select a vendor
by April 5. The study is to be completed by Oct. 1.
Carolyn Salzmann of Legally Pink Law specializes in Personal Injury Law and she is available
to meet with you to discuss the details of your case, so please feel free
to call our office and schedule a consultation today.