FL panel leaning to possible 35% slot tax

April 1

This is no April Fools joke. In Florida, State senators are looking at the tax and regulation of slot machines and they had many ideas. First, a tax rate somewhere between 30 and 35%, then, a cap on hours, with no limit on the number of machines to be available, also banning free drinks and prohibiting players under the age of 21.

Senator Jim King seems to think that if laws were to permit anyone 18 and over inside the gambling areas in Broward County, parents would protest. It is not known where the Senator got his polling results, if the statement was his own personal belief, or if a survey was even made.

At that time, the committee didn't vote on anything but argued issues that will be covered in a bill to be voted on some time next week.

The facilities impacted are all located in Broward county, they include 3 race tracks and one jai-alai facility.