Scott PowersJuly 14, 2021
9min2262
$62 million placed so far. That's just the antes.
Tag: Voters in Charge
Scott PowersJuly 14, 2021Scott PowersApril 24, 2021
4min6303
A constitutional amendment requires voters to decide gambling expansions.
Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2019
8min1034
Voters overwhelmingly decided to take gambling expansion out of the hands of the legislature.
Jim RosicaApril 16, 2019
7min688
Lawmakers cannot allow sports betting, among other things.
Jim RosicaApril 10, 2019
9min1419
"It would be premature to comment ... while negotiations are still ongoing."
Jim RosicaFebruary 11, 2019
10min1052
It could include a new revenue-sharing deal with the Seminole Tribe.
Jim RosicaNovember 19, 2018
10min415
The next big debate over gambling in Florida could be on sports betting — with one top lawmaker already flexing his muscle regarding lawmakers’ say over it. This month, voters approved Amendment 3, also known as the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment, by 71 percent. Its aim: To “ensure that Florida voters shall have the […]
Staff ReportsNovember 6, 2018
4min424
A proposed ‘voter control of gambling’ constitutional amendment will be added to the state’s governing document. By 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Amendment 3 had 71 percent “yes” votes and 29 percent “no” votes; amendments need a minimum of 60 percent approval to pass. The ballot measure, which had been backed financially by Disney and the Seminole Tribe of […]
Drew WilsonNovember 1, 2018
5min577
The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment to let voters decide on future gambling expansions in the Sunshine State picked up another seven-figure check from the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Wednesday. Voters in Charge, the committee sponsoring Amendment 3, has been heavily backed by the tribe as well as Disney Worldwide Services. With […]
Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2018
6min491
The constitutional amendment to let voters have a say in future gambling expansions in the state saw a slight dip in support over the past week, but it’s still backed by a supermajority of Florida voters. An Associated Industries of Florida poll obtained by Florida Politics showed 69 percent of voters plan to vote in […]