THE HOME STRETCH!

The Florida 2005 Legislative Session closes Friday, May 6. We are down to the wire but as experience has shown us over the years,"Anything is probable and possible!

At this posting, the chances of having a workable Slot Bill passed is doubtful. But it is the time to see what influnce is working and if anything materializes from this legislative session.

Purses for both dog and horse breeders have not been addressed as of yet. It is doubtful that a bill could survive without the backing of the entire pari-mutuals involved. History is a great teacher and the lesson all dog people should have learned over the years is "If you do not protect your OWN business and your position in the race, then you will never win the race!"

You are the star attractions at the tracks for the time being. No one comes to a track to just stare at a blank oval or a blank TV set. They come to bet on performances featuring your athletes. Weaken your importance and you might as well move on - because if your needs and concerns are not addressed legislatively, it will just be a matter of time before you and your stars will be just memories. We have backs SLOTS to enhance education with the promise of enhancing purses and survival - WE DID NOT BACK HAVING CASINOS!

May 01/02, 2005


  • ENTERING THE STRETCH!
    (1)Broward's Sen. Geller emerges as slots expert
    (2)Horse, dog owners unlikely to get guaranteed slice of slots
    2 Articles( Sunday/Monday, May 01/02, 2005 )

    The 2005 Legislative Session came to a dramatic end at 11:50 PM Friday night, May 6. Caught in the cross winds along with many important other issues was the Slot Legislation for South Florida.

    We have included here the major newspaper articles regarding this legislation so that you might be as informed as we are at the moment. Please remember, the issue is far from dead and far from over. Unfortunnately it has not been settled in this session. It will be interesting following the next steps taken by the tracks in Broward County. Also for the record, please remember this legislation failed to address the issues of purse enhancements for pari-mutuals.

    May 07, 2005


  • THE FINISH LINE!
    (1)Next step in slots fight likely to end up in court
    (2)Budget wins, slots lose in last-minute deals
    (3)Florida Senate approves slot machine bill, sends to House
    (4)No resolution on the rules to govern gambling
    4 Articles( Saturday, May 07, 2005 )

    May 08, 2005


  • THE FINISH LINE!
    After the drama, no slots … but plenty of spinning
    ( Sunday, May 08, 2005 )

    The Next Step!

    With the 2005 Legislative Session still simmering on the back burner, the Slot Issue in South Florida is again on the front burner and coming up to heat.

    Please read the latest articles on this issue nad refer back to this site for the latest developments. In the meantime, please contact your legislators and stress the importance of a purse mandate being included in the legislation if a Special Session is called by the Governor to address the Slot Issue in Broward County.

    May 11, 2005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    (1)County seeks slot rules - Broward may create gaming law on its own
    (2)Fight over slots may be headed to court
    2 Articles( Wednesday, May 11, 2005 )

    May 12, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    (1)Can county write slots rules?
    (2)Inept political hacks not in a gambling mood
    (3)The governor's gamble
    3 Articles( Thursday, May 12, 2005 )

    May 13, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    (1)GOP legislator opposes Broward regulation of slot machines
    (2)Slot Machines
    (3)Slots foe out to trump county
    3 Articles( Friday, May 13, 2005 )

    May 14, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    Bush hires legal help on slots issue
    ( Saturday, May 14, 2005 )

    May 15, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    Courts unlikely to force lawmakers to act on slots, scholars say
    ( Sunday, May 15, 2005 )

    May 17, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    1)Write rules for the slots so state gets in the game
    ( Monday, May 16, 2005 )
    2)Adult arcade bill receives a prize from lawmakers
    ( Tuesday, May 17, 2005 )

    May 18, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    Commission wants entire slots payout
    ( Wednesday, May 18, 2005 )

    May 20, 005


  • THE NEXT STEP!
    Broward's dilemma: How to get slots
    ( Friday, May 20, 2005 )

    May 25, 2005


  • COURT TIME!
    1)Broward County pari-mutuels sue state over slot machines
    2) Courts now get a spin at slots( Wednesday, May 25, 2005 )

    May 31, 2005


  • COURT TIME!
    For struggling Hollywood Greyhound, slot machines are a lifeline to profit
    ( Tuesday, May 31, 2005 )