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Florida Hopes to Remove Live Racing Requirement to Run a Poker Room
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Some Florida lawmakers want to change the state’s gambling laws to allow poker rooms and slot parlors to operate without being tied to live racing.
Gulfstream Park is among the facilities fighting a bill that would allow Florida facilities to offer poker and slots without also offering live racing or jai-alai. (Image: OG News)
Seeing flagging interest in racing while poker and other casino-type games boom, the Florida Senate advanced SPB 7080 through the Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Monday. The legislation will get a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee today. ....

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