Unless the gambling bill introduced Wednesday by state lawmakers is amended to give local governments the power to regulate gaming and levy taxes, it could face strong opposition from Miami-Dade County commissioners.
The bill would allow up to three gambling multi-billion dollar destination resorts in South Florida. The proposed legislation — largely drafted by lobbyists working for casino operators Genting Group and Las Vegas Sands, gives almost no power to Miami-Dade County and city of Miami officials in the operation of casinos.
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