State’s top court empowers lawmakers to expand gambling anywhere in Florida

April 28, 2012 (Written by Nick Sortal, Sun Sentinel) – Florida’s highest court on Friday cleared the way for lawmakers to expand gambling anywhere in the state, whether by putting slot machines in more counties or allowing destination casinos in South Florida. The Florida Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by South Florida pari-mutuels that tried to strip Hialeah Racetrack of the ability to offer slot machines, and also to restrict the Florida Legislature’s power to authorize more gambling

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