Florida finally has Vegas-style slots
Florida finally has casinos with Vegas-style slots and video poker. In 2005, voters in Broward County approved a referendum to permit slots at the four pari-mutuel racetracks in the county, just north of Miami on the state's east coast.
Florida's "racinos" began their openings late last year and now three of the four are now up and running: Mardi Gras Gaming in Hallendale Beach, Isle of Capri in Pompano Beach and Gulfstream Park in Hallendale Beach. All have 1,500 or more slots. Currently their daily hours are limited to closing at 1am or 3am, but legislation is pending to allow them to be open 24 hours on weekends. A fourth racino is expected to open in 2008 in Dania Beach.
Several Indian casinos in Florida have slot machines, but they only have Class II gaming devices that are actually electronic bingo...not convenient to use and definitely not Vegas-style.
Florida's "racinos" began their openings late last year and now three of the four are now up and running: Mardi Gras Gaming in Hallendale Beach, Isle of Capri in Pompano Beach and Gulfstream Park in Hallendale Beach. All have 1,500 or more slots. Currently their daily hours are limited to closing at 1am or 3am, but legislation is pending to allow them to be open 24 hours on weekends. A fourth racino is expected to open in 2008 in Dania Beach.
Several Indian casinos in Florida have slot machines, but they only have Class II gaming devices that are actually electronic bingo...not convenient to use and definitely not Vegas-style.
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