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Poarch Creek Operated Slot Machine Case Heads To State Supreme Court
October 22, 2015
A closely watched case about whether a North Florida racetrack operated by the Poarch Creek Indians of Atmore can offer slot machines could be decided by the Florida Supreme Court, after a filing this week.
A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal ruled Oct. 2 that Gretna Racing in Gadsden County cannot have slot machines without legislative approval, a legal victory for Attorney General Pam Bondi and Gov. Rick Scott’s administration.
The case has implications for several counties — Gadsden, Brevard, Lee, Hamilton, Palm Beach, and Washington — where voters have approved referendums authorizing slots at local pari-mutuels.
In the Oct. 2 ruling, the appeals court asked the Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue of whether pari-mutuels can have slot machines if local voters approve, or if the games require the express say-so of the Legislature.
The case was sent to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, according to online dockets.
by The News Service of Florida
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3 Responses to “Poarch Creek Operated Slot Machine Case Heads To State Supreme Court”
I believe we should allow the poarch creek to do whatever they feel necessary to profit from gambling etc But limits to reservation poarch creek land not just any piece property or business venture they own 51 % interest in !!!
Keep the Indian business gambling limited to reservation land !!
Hit the nail on the head, a long way for the politicians to do what the people want. They will smile through their corrupt teeth never considering their constituency.
There are a whole bunch of them that should be in another line of work. You are also right about the media, they are biased and if they say different they are lying.
The people of those counties voted for slots at their local racetracks. Those referendums should override any decisions made by any elected official who WE pay taxes for. They are at OUR service and they should fix the language (if there’s even a problem with the language in the first place) to support the voters decision. Rewrite the law if needed, but the majority of those voters for those counties have approved slots at their local racetracks. It should clearly be the duty of the lawmakers and judges to make it happen. PERIOD!
This is the way our country is supposed to work. The power should be in the people’s votes and for what they want, not what corporations and corrupt politicians want. Unfortunately there are so may influences from so many angles in this matter. I’ll be very surprised if the Supreme court does what’s right for the counties and honest voters who want slots at their racetracks.
I’ll also be very surprised if the Governor does what’s right and makes sure there are provisions in the Seminole compact for those racetracks – Not to give up this potential opportunity while still maintaining some revenues from the Seminoles. Most of the counties are not even close distance to compete with Seminole casinos so why wouldn’t the state want to spread the economic wealth across the state?
First and foremost reason to support the referendums — because THE VOTERS SAID SO. I can’t believe the media isn’t interviewing the voters and getting their opinion on this. They are the ones who are offended. The pressure should be on these judges and lawmakers to make it right for the people. I’m furious and embarrassed by our lawmakers and leaders to turn their cheeks on the people like they have.