Florida § 551.101 - Slot machine gaming authorized.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 551.101 — Slot machine gaming authorized., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551.101. Slot machine gaming authorized.
Any licensed pari-mutuel facility located in Miami-Dade County or Broward County existing at the time of adoption of s. 23, Art. X of the State Constitution that has conducted live racing or games during calendar years 2002 and 2003 may possess slot machines and conduct slot machine gaming at the location where the pari-mutuel permitholder is authorized to conduct pari-mutuel wagering activities pursuant to such permitholder’s valid pari-mutuel permit provided that a majority of voters in a countywide referendum have approved slot machines at such facility in the respective county. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is not a crime for a person to participate in slot machine gaming at a pari-mutuel facility licensed to possess slot machines and conduct slot machine gaming or to participate in slot machine gaming described in this chapter.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 551.101 cover?
Section 551.101 ("Slot machine gaming authorized.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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