Florida moving closer to sportsbooks! ⛳

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 08:31 AM

If Florida gets sports betting I’m probably heading back at some point.

MinnesotaFats · 02-15-19, 08:34 AM

Yes...no income tax, great weather, golf and tennis, cash out daily at book, hot chicks, dollar beers at dive bars....love it

Sam Odom · 02-15-19, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by VegasStacker34

If Florida gets sports betting I’m probably heading back at some point.

not a bad idea

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by MinnesotaFats

Yes...no income tax, great weather, golf and tennis, cash out daily at book, hot chicks, dollar beers at dive bars....love it

I used to live in oldsmar 5 minutes from Tampa bay downs. Miss being near the beach and all the things you mentioned.

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Sam Odom

not a bad idea

No doubt Sammy. I’ve grown tired of the casino life here.

Sam Odom · 02-15-19, 08:40 AM

lived on clearwater beach island once

jjgold · 02-15-19, 08:43 AM

good update

sbr will have an office there

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 08:44 AM

Clearwater beach is beautiful. Ever make it down to siesta key beach in Sarasota? Nicest beach I’ve ever seen.

Sam Odom · 02-15-19, 08:49 AM

drove through Sarasota a lot going to Venice

firedawg · 02-15-19, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by VegasStacker34

Clearwater beach is beautiful. Ever make it down to siesta key beach in Sarasota? Nicest beach I’ve ever seen.

Siesta key
Long boat key
Right up the road
Both unbelievable

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by firedawg

Siesta key
Long boat key
Right up the road
Both unbelievable

i miss it all the time. Planning to go down in a couple months after seeing this article. So much more to do in Florida.

Hman · 02-15-19, 09:06 AM

Fortunate enough to already be here.

Disney will fight sports betting with everything they have.

Big Bear · 02-15-19, 09:07 AM

Originally posted by Hman

Fortunate enough to already be here.

Disney will fight sports betting with everything they have.

Why you say that?

Sam Odom · 02-15-19, 09:09 AM

Sammy gets his fix for brick/mortar Sportsbooks a few times a yr in Vegas and for longer periods in Reno/Tahoe

cincinnatikid513 · 02-15-19, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by VegasStacker34

Clearwater beach is beautiful. Ever make it down to siesta key beach in Sarasota? Nicest beach I’ve ever seen.

its very nice

cincinnatikid513 · 02-15-19, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by Big Bear

Why you say that?

because its true no gambling in orlando at the dog track, florida will not have sports betting anytime soon, years away florida voters wanted medical marijuana been taking forever get things going everything moves very slow florida house senate very conservative

Hman · 02-15-19, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by Big Bear

Why you say that?

Much to the story but start here:

https://www-orlandosentinel-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-disney-seminole-tribe-gambling-20180930-story,amp.html?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orlandosentinel.com%2Fbusiness%2Fos-disney-seminole-tribe-gambling-20180930-story.html

firedawg · 02-15-19, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by cincinnatikid513

because its true no gambling in orlando at the dog track, florida will not have sports betting anytime soon, years away florida voters wanted medical marijuana been taking forever get things going everything moves very slow florida house senate very conservative

Poker rooms everywhere

cincinnatikid513 · 02-15-19, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by firedawg

Poker rooms everywhere

yah but not orlando, disney doesnt want competition, they throw in millions to fight gambling

juicername · 02-15-19, 10:20 AM

I don't even understand the title, Florida is moving or closing a sportsbook?

RudyRuetigger · 02-15-19, 10:51 AM

i will move there when it happens

Hman · 02-15-19, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by juicername

I don't even understand the title, Florida is moving or closing a sportsbook?

*Moving closer to

I will edit the title for Minny

MinnesotaFats · 02-15-19, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by cincinnatikid513

because its true no gambling in orlando at the dog track, florida will not have sports betting anytime soon, years away florida voters wanted medical marijuana been taking forever get things going everything moves very slow florida house senate very conservative

This isn't true anymore

25-40 years ago yes

Florida has had a huge shift in power last 15 years. Collier County/ Lee County set the agendas. It's where all the money has moved to.

Marijuana bill was John Morgan's pet project (Collier), Rick Scott (Collier) got his man elected Governor... gambling will be here by 2022

USCPHILLYGUY · 02-15-19, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Hman

*Moving closer to

I will edit the title for Minny

Hman can you fix fattys inability to post links?

jjgold · 02-15-19, 12:44 PM

States getting more liberal

anything to make money

RudyRuetigger · 02-15-19, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

States getting more liberal

anything to make money

the republican supreme court overturned the sports betting

ok?

swordsandtequila · 02-15-19, 01:09 PM

Double edged sword. Got enough fuks clogging the roads down here as it is. Price we pay to live in paradise

MinnesotaFats · 02-15-19, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by swordsandtequila

Double edged sword. Got enough fuks clogging the roads down here as it is. Price we pay to live in paradise

Very true

Cannot move 5 miles in under 20 minutes here during season. Fukkin nuts

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 01:15 PM

All cities in warm weather places getting clogged. People fleeing high tax states along with illegals overcrowding places.

swordsandtequila · 02-15-19, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by MinnesotaFats

https://calvinayre.com/2019/02/12/casino/fl-senate-president-preparing-bill-gaming-sports-gambling/

OMG this would be great

FL Senate president preparing bill on gaming, sports gambling - CalvinAyre.com

https://calvinayre.com/2019/02/12/casino/fl-senate-president-preparing-bill-gaming-sports-gambling/

The president of the Florida Senate, Bill Galvano, is moving forward with his plans to try and seek legislative approval for sports gambling.

VegasStacker34 · 02-15-19, 01:20 PM

This right here is why this will move faster than people think.

When voters in Florida took to the polls last November, they signed off on the Voter Control of Gambling amendment, which puts the power over the industry squarely in the hands of the electorate.

Miz · 02-15-19, 09:39 PM

Sucks they banned dog racing. I love hitting the dog track

Mrhighlimits31 · 02-15-19, 09:43 PM

florida sports betting and i will have no reason for a online sports book those days will be all over.....that would be a great feeling.....id also prolly live in the sports books......which is a bad idea.....

Hman · 02-15-19, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by VegasStacker34

This right here is why this will move faster than people think.

When voters in Florida took to the polls last November, they signed off on the Voter Control of Gambling amendment, which puts the power over the industry squarely in the hands of the electorate.

Disney and the Seminoles tricked voters. thanks

It actually makes it more difficult now.

Read this one first:

Voters to decide if Florida gambling will expand

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/voters-to-decide-expansion-of-florida-gaming-industry

Disney and the Seminole Tribe have teamed up to push a ballot question aimed at slowing the expansion of gambling in the state, but opponents warn the initiative could shut down existing card games and put people out of work.

Now this one:

Access Denied

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/07/disney-and-seminole-tribe-score-big-win-in-florida-on-election-day-with-gambling-amendment.html

To be honest I'm not sure if this would affect the expansion of sports betting to existing casinos, but I'm almost positive Disney will fight that too.