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Florida Court Approves Slot Vote

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As reported by the St. Petersburg Times: "The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for a ballot initiative to allow slot machines at parimutuels in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

"Supporters still must collect thousands of signatures, but even opponents predicted voters will see the measure on the Nov. 2 ballot.

"Floridians for a Level Playing Field, a coalition of three South Florida harness and greyhound tracks backing the proposed state constitutional amendment, already has more than half the 488,722 signatures it needs to get on the ballot.

"Coalition chairman Daniel Adkins said the organization is sure it will get there.

"…The Orlando group No Casinos Inc. criticized the court's ruling and vowed to fight the measure.

"…This would be the fourth time in three decades that Florida voters have considered allowing a type of casino gambling, though this year's measure is less ambitious than those proposed in 1978, 1986 and 1994. Those measures sought full-scale casinos.

"…Gov. Jeb Bush opposes expanded gambling and said Thursday he would vote against the measure if it makes the ballot…"

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