Latin Builders: Destination Gaming Efforts will Continue

Bernie Navarro, president of the Latin Builders Association, proponents of the destination gaming bill that died in the state House Friday, released the following statement:

The Latin Builders Association would like to thank the bill sponsor, Representative Erik Fresen, for supporting a bill that would create thousands of new jobs, bring billions of dollars in private investment and promote a much-needed economic boost to our community.

The gaming aspect is a very small part of the project and this legislation will further regulate the out-of-control gaming Florida currently has.

The opponents of this bill continue to confuse the issue by bringing up counterpoints regarding the effects of gaming on the community. We already have gaming and therefore any community with gaming would currently be experiencing such effects.

Today, House bill 487 was temporarily postponed. However, we look forward to continuing our efforts in working with the lawmakers to ensure stability for Floridas economic future by allowing this legislation to become a reality.