ISSUE: Should Florida expand its gambling offerings to include large destination casinos?
DISCUSSION: Legislation proposed in the 2012 session would allow Florida to become home to up to three large destination casinos. Though it has been stated these destination casinos would focus their marketing efforts on international visitors, there would be a very real impact on Florida’s families and existing businesses. Destination casinos would have a negative impact on Florida’s retail industry by reducing families’ disposable income available for spending in Florida’s existing entertainment, retail, and restaurant establishments. Money going into these casinos means money coming out of existing Florida businesses. Destination casinos will also harm the family-friendly brand Florida has worked so hard to create.
POSITION: Because of the potential negative impact on Florida’s existing businesses and family-friendly brand, the Florida Retail Federation opposes destination casinos.
RELATED BILLS
SB 710, Relating to Gaming, Bogdanoff
HB 487, Relating to Gaming, Fresen
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