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Say No To Slots, Bush Advises2 March 2005TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- As reported by the Tampa Tribune: "The gloves are coming off in the fight over slot machines, with Gov. Jeb Bush saying Tuesday he intends to offer some high-profile opposition as a pair of referendums approach in South Florida. "Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will vote Tuesday on whether to allow slot machines in existing parimutuel facilities in those counties. In November, voters statewide authorized the local elections. "The implications could reach beyond South Florida jai-alai frontons and horse and dog tracks. Approval could open the door to higher-level gambling at seven casinos run by Florida Indian tribes that offer bingo-style electronic machines. The tribes insist that what is appropriate for some state gaming facilities is appropriate for all. "`I'm going to get a little more involved than just vote,' Bush said. `I think we can organize a little guerrilla effort to at least bring up people's level of understanding.'..." |