On April 1, the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-2 to advance Senate Bill 408, which seeks to “decouple” live horse racing from casino gaming licenses. If enacted, the bill would allow facilities like Gulfstream Park to operate casino games without the obligation to conduct live racing. Proponents argue this change offers operational flexibility, while opponents, including industry stakeholders, warn it could devastate Florida’s thoroughbred racing sector, jeopardizing over 33,000 jobs and a $3.24 billion economic impact. The bill now moves to the full Senate for further consideration.
Click the link below to read the full article by Joe Perez at www.bloodhorse.com
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/283579/florida-senate-committee-advances-decoupling-bill
