Senate committee to take up gaming legislation
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Three gaming bills will be on the Monday agenda for the Committee on Regulated Industries.
An announcement from the Senate President about new gaming legislation could reignite the discussion about sports betting in Florida.
Senate President
Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday the Senate is taking up legislation to improve the regulatory framework of Florida’s existing gaming activity.
Three gaming bills will be on the Monday agenda for the Committee on Regulated Industries.
One of the bills (
SPB 7076) would establish the Florida Gaming Control Commission within the Office of the Attorney General. The five-member committee would have law enforcement authority over gaming laws.