House Panel Approves Stripped Down Gambling Bill
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A stripped-down gambling bill has been approved by a state House panel.
Legislators removed a provision to allow two Las-Vegas styled casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but agreed to let county commissioners hold referendums on whether casinos should be allowed.
Rep. Ritch Workman said he wants to know if people in "downtown Miami" support a casino.
Even if voters say yes, the Legislature would have to give approval.
The House bill (HB 1233) was changed to allow slot machines at dog tracks in Lee and Palm Beach counties.
A similar gambling bill now moving in the Senate would also extend for one year a deal that lets the Seminole Tribe offer blackjack at its casinos.
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