Nearly 160 Lobbyists Working in Florida on Gambling Issues

There are at least 158 lobbyists focused on the destination gaming bill and other gambling issues now before the state Legislature, according to the Capitol News Service.

Reports put total lobbying expenditures well over $2 million for the year, the Capitol News Service reported.

And the casino fight is not two-sided, but three-sided, the Capitol News Service reported. The first is keeping the status quo, and that includes the Seminoles and No Casinos; the second is the push for mega-casinos; and in the middle, existing gaming facilities that just want a better tax deal. All are primed and ready to give up campaign cash.

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