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 […]
551.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Commission” means the Florida Gaming Control Commission. (2) “Designated slot machine gaming area” means the area or areas of a facility of a slot machine licensee in which slot machine gaming may be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (3) “Distributor” means any person who sells, leases, […]
551.103 Powers and duties of the commission and law enforcement.— (1) The commission shall adopt, pursuant to the provisions of ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, all rules necessary to implement, administer, and regulate slot machine gaming as authorized in this chapter. Such rules must include: (a) Procedures for applying for a slot machine license and renewal of a slot […]
551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming.— (1) Upon application and a finding by the commission after investigation that the application is complete and the applicant is qualified and payment of the initial license fee, the commission may issue a license to conduct slot machine gaming in the designated slot machine gaming area of the eligible facility. […]
551.1045 Temporary licenses.— (1) Notwithstanding any provision of s. 120.60 to the contrary, the commission may issue a temporary occupational license upon the receipt of a complete application from the applicant and a determination that the applicant has not been convicted of or had adjudication withheld on any disqualifying criminal offense. The temporary occupational license remains valid […]
551.105 Slot machine license renewal.— (1) Slot machine licenses shall be effective for 1 year after issuance and shall be renewed annually. The application for renewal must contain all revisions to the information submitted in the prior year’s application that are necessary to maintain such information as both accurate and current. (2) The applicant for renewal shall attest […]
551.106 License fee; tax rate; penalties.— (1) LICENSE FEE.— (a) Upon submission of the initial application for a slot machine license and annually thereafter, on the anniversary date of the issuance of the initial license, the licensee must pay to the commission a nonrefundable license fee of $3 million for the succeeding 12 months of licensure. The licensee […]
551.107 Slot machine occupational license; findings; application; fee.— (1) The Legislature finds that individuals and entities that are licensed under this section require heightened state scrutiny, including the submission by the individual licensees or persons associated with the entities described in this chapter of fingerprints for a criminal history record check. (2)(a) The following slot machine occupational licenses […]
551.108 Prohibited relationships.— (1) A person employed by or performing any function on behalf of the commission may not: (a) Be an officer, director, owner, or employee of any person or entity licensed by the commission. (b) Have or hold any interest, direct or indirect, in or engage in any commerce or business relationship with any person licensed by […]
551.109 Prohibited acts; penalties.— (1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in addition to any other penalty, any person who knowingly makes or causes to be made, or aids, assists, or procures another to make, a false statement in any report, disclosure, application, or any other document required under this chapter or any rule adopted under […]
551.111 Legal devices.—Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a slot machine manufactured, sold, distributed, possessed, or operated according to the provisions of this chapter is not unlawful. History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-362.
551.112 Exclusions of certain persons.—In addition to the power to exclude certain persons from any facility of a slot machine licensee in this state, the commission may exclude any person from any facility of a slot machine licensee in this state for conduct that would constitute, if the person were a licensee, a violation of this […]
551.113 Persons prohibited from playing slot machines.— (1) A person who has not attained 21 years of age may not play or operate a slot machine or have access to the designated slot machine gaming area of a facility of a slot machine licensee. (2) A slot machine licensee or agent or employee of a slot machine licensee […]
551.114 Slot machine gaming areas.— (1) A slot machine licensee may make available for play up to 2,000 slot machines within the property of the facilities of the slot machine licensee. (2) The slot machine licensee shall display pari-mutuel races or games within the designated slot machine gaming areas and offer patrons within the designated slot machine gaming […]
551.116 Days and hours of operation.—Slot machine gaming areas may be open 24 hours per day throughout the year. History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-362; s. 9, ch. 2007-252; s. 32, ch. 2021-271.
551.117 Penalties.—The commission may revoke or suspend any slot machine license issued under this chapter upon the willful violation by the slot machine licensee of any provision of this chapter or of any rule adopted under this chapter. In lieu of suspending or revoking a slot machine license, the commission may impose a civil penalty against […]
551.118 Compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program.— (1) The slot machine licensee shall offer training to employees on responsible gaming and shall work with a compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program to recognize problem gaming situations and to implement responsible gaming programs and practices. (2) The commission shall, subject to competitive bidding, contract for provision of services related […]
551.119 Caterer’s license.—A slot machine licensee is entitled to a caterer’s license pursuant to s. 565.02 on days on which the pari-mutuel facility is open to the public for slot machine game play as authorized by this chapter. History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-362.
551.121 Prohibited activities and devices; exceptions.— (1) Complimentary or reduced-cost alcoholic beverages may not be served to persons playing a slot machine. Alcoholic beverages served to persons playing a slot machine shall cost at least the same amount as alcoholic beverages served to the general public at a bar within the facility. (2) A slot machine licensee may […]
551.122 Rulemaking.—The commission may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-362; s. 61, ch. 2022-7.
