Accord on Las Vegas-style slots for Broward appears plausible
Taxation rates still need to be fixed by state. TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate leaders appear headed toward agreement on letting Las-Vegas style slot machines into Broward County but the big hang-up remains over how many machines will be allowed and how heavily the state will tax them.
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Do you know that:
- Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
- The most popular form of charitable gambling is bingo. In California, bingo is the only charitable game that is legal.
- Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.
- The first legal lottery in the twentieth century was the New Hampshire Sweepstakes which began on March 12, 1964. Currently 37 states and the District of Columbia operate lotteries.
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