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By the Committee on Regulated Industries; and Senators Geller
and Silver
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1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to video lotteries; amending s.
3 24.103, F.S.; providing definitions; amending
4 s. 24.105, F.S.; providing powers and duties of
5 the Department of the Lottery pertaining to
6 video lottery games; creating s. 24.125, F.S.;
7 providing for the adoption of rules; creating
8 s. 24.126, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons
9 from playing video lottery games; providing
10 penalties; creating s. 24.127, F.S.; providing
11 requirements for the operation of video lottery
12 games; providing penalties; providing for the
13 adoption of rules; providing for the
14 distribution of proceeds from such games;
15 creating s. 24.128, F.S.; providing for the
16 licensure of video lottery terminal vendors;
17 creating s. 24.129, F.S.; prohibiting certain
18 local zoning ordinances; creating s. 24.130,
19 F.S.; providing requirements for video lottery
20 terminals; creating s. 24.131, F.S.; requiring
21 video lottery terminal vendors to establish
22 training programs for employees who service
23 such terminals; requiring departmental approval
24 of such programs; providing certification
25 requirements for such employees; providing for
26 the adoption of rules; creating s. 24.132,
27 F.S.; providing guidelines for the
28 administration of the Video Lottery Purse Trust
29 Fund; providing for the adoption of rules;
30 creating s. 24.133, F.S., relating to the
31 distribution of funds from the Video Lottery
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1 Thoroughbred Trust Fund; requiring certain uses
2 of distributed funds; creating s. 24.134, F.S.;
3 requiring operators of facilities where video
4 lottery games are conducted to post certain
5 warning signs and print warnings on daily
6 racing programs regarding compulsive gambling;
7 amending s. 212.02, F.S.; excluding video
8 lottery terminals from the definition of
9 "coin-operated amusement machine" for purposes
10 of the sales and use tax; requiring the
11 establishment of a compulsive gambling program;
12 providing an effective date.
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14 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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16 Section 1. Subsections (7), (8), (9), and (10) are
17 added to section 24.103, Florida Statutes, to read:
18 24.103 Definitions.--As used in this act:
19 (7) "Video lottery game" means an electronically
20 simulated game involving any element of chance played on a
21 video lottery terminal that, upon insertion of cash, tokens,
22 credits, or vouchers, is available to play or simulate a
23 lottery-type game, including line-up games using a video
24 display and microprocessors and in which, by means of an
25 element of chance, a player may receive credits that can be
26 redeemed for cash. "Video lottery game" also means an
27 electronically simulated game involving elements of chance and
28 skill that is played on a video lottery terminal that, upon
29 insertion of cash, tokens, credits, or vouchers, is available
30 to play or simulate the play of traditional card games
31 including video poker, using a cathode ray tube or video
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1 display screen and microprocessors, and in which the player
2 may win credits that can be redeemed for cash. "Video lottery
3 game" also includes a progressive game, which is any game in
4 which a jackpot grows and accumulates as it is being played on
5 a video lottery terminal or a network of video lottery
6 terminals, and in which the outcome is randomly determined by
7 the play of video lottery terminals linked by a central
8 network. A video lottery terminal may use spinning reels or
9 video displays.
10 (8) "Video lottery terminal vendor" means any person
11 approved by the department who provides the video lottery
12 terminals to a video lottery retailer or computer functions
13 related to video lottery terminals to the department.
14 (9) "Net terminal income" means currency and other
15 consideration placed into a video lottery terminal, less
16 credits redeemed by players.
17 (10) "Video lottery retailer" means any person who on
18 July 1, 2001, possesses a pari-mutuel permit issued before
19 that date pursuant to chapter 550 and who in the prior
20 calendar year conducted a full schedule of live jai alai games
21 or live greyhound, thoroughbred horse, or harness racing as
22 defined by s. 550.002(11), or any person who is authorized to
23 receive broadcasts of horseraces pursuant to s. 550.6308.
24 Section 2. Subsection (21) through (27) are added to
25 section 24.105, Florida Statutes, to read:
26 24.105 Powers and duties of department.--The
27 department shall:
28 (21) Have in place the capacity to support video
29 lottery games at facilities of video lottery retailers by
30 October 1, 2002.
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1 (22) Hear and decide promptly and in reasonable order
2 all license applications or proceedings for suspension or
3 revocation of licenses.
4 (23) Collect and disburse revenue due the department
5 as described in this chapter.
6 (24) Certify net terminal income by inspecting
7 records, conducting audits, or any other reasonable means.
8 (25) Provide a list of approved vendors and maintain a
9 current list of all contracts between video lottery terminal
10 vendors and video lottery retailers.
11 (26) Approve an application as a video lottery
12 retailer within 30 days after receipt of the application.
13 (27) Not allow a terminal or device to be used for any
14 lottery game which may be operated solely by the player
15 without the assistance of the retailer, except authorized
16 video lottery terminals operated pursuant to this chapter.
17 Section 3. Section 24.125, Florida Statutes, is
18 created to read:
19 24.125 Rules authorized.--The department may make
20 reasonable rules relating to:
21 (1) The regulation of video lottery retailers and
22 video lottery products.
23 (2) Specifications for video lottery terminals to be
24 approved and authorized as the department deems necessary to
25 maintain the integrity of video lottery games and terminals.
26 Initial rules sufficient to permit the operation of video
27 lotteries and the licensing of video lottery retailers shall
28 be adopted no later than July 1, 2002. The department may not
29 provide specifications that would result in reducing to fewer
30 than four the number of video lottery terminal vendors who
31 supply terminals.
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1 (3) The licensure and regulation of video lottery
2 terminal vendors. The department may not approve as a video
3 lottery terminal vendor any person who has an interest in a
4 video lottery retailer or a business relationship with a video
5 lottery retailer other than as a vendor or lessor of video
6 lottery terminals.
7 Section 4. Section 24.126, Florida Statutes, is
8 created to read:
9 24.126 Video Lottery; minimum age.--
10 (1) A person who is less than 18 years of age may not
11 play a video lottery game.
12 (2) Any video lottery retailer shall post a clear and
13 conspicuous sign on all video lottery terminals, which states:
14 THE USE OF A VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL BY PERSONS
15 UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW.
16 PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR USE.
17 (3) Any person who violates this section is guilty of
18 a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in
19 s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
20 Section 5. Section 24.127, Florida Statutes, is
21 created to read:
22 24.127 Video lottery games.--
23 (1) Video lottery games may only be offered by a video
24 lottery retailer at its pari-mutuel facility. During any
25 calendar year in which a video lottery retailer maintains
26 video lottery terminals, the retailer must conduct a full
27 schedule of live racing or games as defined in s. 550.002(11)
28 or be authorized to receive broadcasts of horse races pursuant
29 to s. 550.6308. The department may waive such requirements
30 upon a showing that the failure to conduct such games resulted
31 from a natural disaster or other acts beyond the control of
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1 the permitholder. If the retailer fails to comply with the
2 requirement to conduct a full schedule of races or games, the
3 department shall order the retailer to suspend its video
4 lottery operation. The department may assess an administrative
5 fine not to exceed $5,000 per video lottery terminal, per day,
6 against any retailer who fails to suspend its video lottery
7 operation when so ordered by the department. The department
8 may enforce a suspension order or any administrative fine as
9 provided in s. 120.69. Each video lottery retailer shall post
10 a bond payable to the state in an amount determined by the
11 department which is sufficient to guarantee the payment of
12 revenue due in any payment period.
13 (2) Each video lottery terminal retailer shall notify
14 the department prior to operating video lottery games.
15 (3) To facilitate the auditing and security programs
16 critical to the integrity of the video lottery system, the
17 department shall have overall control of the entire system.
18 Each video lottery terminal shall be linked, directly or
19 indirectly, to a computer system under the control of the
20 department.
21 (4) The department shall determine, by rule, the
22 method by which cash receipts will be electronically validated
23 and redeemed.
24 (5) Video lottery games may be played at an authorized
25 video lottery retailer's facility, even if the retailer is not
26 conducting a pari-mutuel event.
27 (6) Video lottery games shall pay out a minimum of 88
28 percent and no more than 99 percent of the amount of cash,
29 tokens, credits, or vouchers put into a video lottery
30 terminal. The department may permit the payment of a lesser
31 percentage if requested by a video lottery retailer and the
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1 department determined that the payment of a minimum of 88
2 percent is not financially viable at the location and that the
3 total amount of net revenue payable to the state will not be
4 negatively impacted. Such percentages shall be measured on an
5 annual basis.
6 (7) Income derived from video lottery operations is
7 not subject to s. 24.121. The allocation of net terminal
8 income derived from video lottery games shall be as follows:
9 (a) Thirty-six percent to the Video Lottery
10 Administrative Trust Fund for transfer to the Public Education
11 Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund.
12 (b) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
13 Trust Fund for transfer in equal shares to the counties in
14 which the pari-mutuel facilities with video lottery terminals
15 are located. If any pari-mutuel facility with video lottery
16 terminals is located within an incorporated municipality, 25
17 percent of the equal share of the 2 percent otherwise to be
18 transferred to the county in which such facility is located
19 shall instead be transferred to such municipality.
20 (c) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
21 Trust Fund for transfer to the Administrative Trust Fund.
22 (d) Eight percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
23 Trust Fund for transfer to the Video Lottery Purse Trust Fund,
24 to be distributed pursuant to s. 24.132.
25 (e) To the Video Lottery Administrative Trust Fund for
26 transfer to the Department of Children and Family Services,
27 0.25 percent for the establishment and administration of a
28 treatment program for compulsive gambling.
29 (f) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid
30 harness racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net
31 terminal income shall be distributed by the video lottery
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1 retailer as purses for live performances conducted at the
2 video lottery retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance
3 with the provisions of chapter 550.
4 (g) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid jai
5 alai permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal
6 income shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as
7 purses for live performances conducted at the video lottery
8 retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter
9 550.
10 (h) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid
11 greyhound racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its
12 net terminal income shall be distributed by the video lottery
13 retailer as purses for live performances conducted at the
14 video lottery retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance
15 with chapter 550.
16 (i) To be retained by the video lottery retailer as
17 compensation:
18 1. If a valid thoroughbred permitholder under chapter
19 550, 51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in paragraph
20 (j).
21 2. If a valid holder of a permit other than a
22 thoroughbred permit, 45.75 percent.
23 3. If the holder of a license issued pursuant to s.
24 550.6308, 51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in
25 paragraph (k).
26 (j) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid
27 thoroughbred racing permit under chapter 550, the remaining
28 net terminal income generated at its facility:
29 1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
30 thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
31 550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
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1 550.2625(3). From the funds to be distributed pursuant to this
2 subparagraph, one-half shall be used for awards to owners of
3 registered Florida-bred thoroughbred horses participating in
4 prescribed thoroughbred stakes races, non-stakes races, or
5 both, in accordance with a written agreement establishing the
6 rate, procedure, and eligibility requirements for such awards
7 entered into by the permitholder, the Florida Thoroughbred
8 Breeders' Association, and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent
9 and Protective Association, Inc., or the association
10 representing a majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners
11 and trainers at the video lottery retailers' pari-mutuel
12 facility.
13 2. 0.25 percent shall be distributed as provided by
14 written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
15 Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association or
16 the association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
17 racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
18 pari-mutuel facility. All funds to be distributed under this
19 subparagraph shall be used exclusively to fund equine drug and
20 medication research or related equine research at the
21 University of Florida, including required capital
22 improvements, and for medical, dental, surgical, financial, or
23 retirement benefits for occupational licenses under chapter
24 550 who are employed in connection with the conduct of live
25 thoroughbred racing in this state, but who are not
26 permitholders employees.
27 3. 96.45 percent shall be distributed as provided by
28 written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
29 Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association or
30 the association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
31 racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
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1 pari-mutuel facility. The written agreement shall consider the
2 cost and expenses for capital improvements and operating costs
3 of the video lottery retailer and purses to be paid on live
4 performances and shall be reasonable in accordance with
5 industry standards applied to similar circumstances in other
6 states.
7 (k) If the video lottery retailer holds a license
8 issued pursuant to s. 550.6308, the remaining net terminal
9 income generated at its facility:
10 1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
11 thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
12 550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
13 550.2625(3).
14 2. 96.7 percent shall be distributed as provided by
15 written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
16 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. No video lottery
17 retailer required to enter into a contract by this
18 subparagraph shall be authorized to conduct video lottery
19 games unless such contract is in effect. All funds not
20 retained by the video lottery retailer under any such contract
21 shall be used exclusively for awards to thoroughbred breeders,
22 owners, and stallion owners pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and
23 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s. 550.2625(3); for
24 general promotion of the industry; and for the University of
25 Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for the purpose of
26 funding the operations of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
27 laboratory, as referenced in s. 550.2415, and for the
28 College's Equine Department for the purchase of equipment and
29 supplies and for equine research.
30 (9) The allocation provided in subsection (8) shall be
31 made weekly. Amounts allocated pursuant to paragraphs
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1 (8)(a)-(e) shall be remitted to the department by electronic
2 transfer within 24 hours after the allocation is determined.
3 If live meets were conducted at the pari-mutuel facility of
4 the video lottery retailer during the weekly period for which
5 the allocation is made, the portion of the allocation to be
6 distributed pursuant to paragraphs (8)(f), (g), and (h) shall
7 be paid as purses for those live meets. If no live meets were
8 conducted at the pari-mutuel facility during the weekly period
9 for which the allocation is made, the distribution of purse
10 money shall be made during the next ensuing meet. The interest
11 income on funds required to be distributed under paragraphs
12 (8)(f), (g), and (h) prior to their distribution as purses
13 shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as purses
14 for live performances conducted at the video lottery
15 retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter
16 550.
17 (10) Any person who, with intent to do so, manipulates
18 or attempts to manipulate the outcome, payoff, or operation of
19 a video lottery terminal by physical or electronic tampering
20 or other means commits a felony of the third degree,
21 punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.
22 775.084.
23 (11) Notwithstanding s. 24.115, each video lottery
24 retailer is responsible for payment of video lottery prizes.
25 (12) In any area or room in a facility in which a
26 video lottery terminal is placed, the video lottery retailer
27 shall also place video monitors displaying any live races or
28 games of that facility being conducted, or displaying
29 available simulcast races or games if no live races or games
30 are being conducted at the facility. In each area or room, the
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1 retailer shall also provide a means by which patrons may wager
2 on pari-mutuel activity.
3 Section 6. Section 24.128, Florida Statutes, is
4 created to read:
5 24.128 Licensure of video lottery terminal
6 vendors.--Video lottery terminal vendors shall be licensed by
7 the department by July 1, 2002, and, by October 1, 2002, the
8 department shall adopt rules governing such licensure. The
9 department may not license any person as a video lottery
10 terminal vendor who has an interest in a video lottery
11 retailer or a business relationship with a video lottery
12 retailer other than as a vendor or lessor of video lottery
13 terminals.
14 Section 7. Section 24.129, Florida Statutes, is
15 created to read:
16 24.129 Local zoning of pari-mutuel facilities.--The
17 installation, operation, or use of a video lottery terminal on
18 any property where pari-mutuel operations were or would have
19 been lawful under any county or municipal zoning ordinance on
20 July 1, 1997, does not change the character of the use of such
21 property and may not be prohibited by any local zoning
22 ordinance.
23 Section 8. Section 24.130, Florida Statutes, is
24 created to read:
25 24.130 Video lottery terminals.--
26 (1) Video lottery terminals may not be offered for use
27 or play in this state unless approved by the department.
28 (2) Video lottery terminals approved for use in this
29 state shall:
30 (a) Be protected against manipulation to affect the
31 random probabilities of winning plays.
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1 (b) Have one or more mechanisms that accept coins,
2 currency, tokens, or vouchers in exchange for game credits.
3 Such mechanisms must be designed to prevent players from
4 obtaining credits by means of physical tampering.
5 (c) Be capable of suspending play until reset at the
6 direction of the department as a result of physical tampering.
7 (d) Be capable of being linked to the department's
8 central computer communications system to audit the operation,
9 financial data, and program information, as required by the
10 department.
11 Section 9. Section 24.131, Florida Statutes, is
12 created to read:
13 24.131 Video lottery terminal training program.--
14 (1) Every licensed video lottery terminal vendor shall
15 submit a training program for the service and maintenance of
16 such terminals and equipment for approval by the department.
17 The training program must include an outline of the training
18 curriculum, a list of instructors and their qualifications, a
19 copy of the instructional materials, and the dates, times, and
20 location of training classes. A service and maintenance
21 program may not be held unless approved by the department.
22 (2) Every video lottery terminal service employee must
23 complete the requirements of the manufacturer's training
24 program before performing service, maintenance, or repairs on
25 video lottery terminals or associated equipment. Upon the
26 successful completion of the training program by an employee,
27 the department shall issue a certificate authorizing such
28 employee to service, maintain, and repair video lottery
29 terminals and associated equipment. A certificate of
30 completion may not be issued to any person until the
31 department determines that such person has completed the
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1 required training. Before being certified as a video lottery
2 terminal service employee, a person must pass a background
3 investigation conducted by the department. The department may
4 revoke certification upon finding a person in violation of any
5 provision of this chapter or a department rule.
6 (3) The department may adopt rules regarding the
7 training, qualifications, and certification of video lottery
8 terminal service employees.
9 Section 10. Section 24.132, Florida Statutes, is
10 created to read:
11 24.132 Administration of the Video Lottery Purse Trust
12 Fund.--
13 (1) Fifty-eight percent of the proceeds of the Video
14 Lottery Purse Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Video
15 Lottery Thoroughbred Trust Fund.
16 (2) Forty-two percent of the proceeds of the Video
17 Lottery Purse Trust Fund shall be distributed to pari-mutuel
18 permitholders to be distributed as purses at their respective
19 pari-mutuel facilities as follows:
20 (a) Eight percent to holders of valid harness racing
21 permits.
22 (b) Seven percent to holders of valid jai alai
23 permits.
24 (c) Twenty-seven percent to holders of valid greyhound
25 racing permits.
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27 Each permitholder entitled to receive distributions shall
28 receive a percentage of the amount to be distributed which is
29 determined by dividing the amounts paid in purses by such
30 permitholder during the state fiscal year 2000-2001 by the
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1 amount of purses paid by all permitholders of the same type
2 statewide during state fiscal year 2000-2001.
3 (3) All proceeds distributed under this section are in
4 addition to and supplement the other funds set forth in this
5 chapter for use as purses, awards, and, in the case of jai
6 alai, player compensation.
7 (4) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this
8 section and s. 24.127(7)(h) to persons holding valid greyhound
9 racing permits, 10 percent of such sums shall be distributed
10 as additional purses on all live races at each facility to
11 Florida-bred greyhounds in a manner similar to the
12 distribution of regular purses and in accordance with rules
13 adopted by the division.
14 (5) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this
15 section and s. 24.127(7)(f) to persons holding valid harness
16 racing permits, 6.6 percent of such sums shall be distributed
17 for payment of breeders' awards, stallion awards, and stallion
18 stakes, and for additional expenditures, including, but not
19 limited to, medical, dental, surgical, life, funeral, and
20 disability insurance and retirement benefits for occupational
21 licensees who work at tracks in this state in which harness
22 horse races are conducted, pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and
23 550.2625. The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners
24 Association may, in accordance with s. 550.2625(4), deduct a
25 fee for administering the payment of awards and for general
26 promotion of the industry.
27 (6) The department may adopt rules to provide for the
28 equitable distribution of funds by permitholders for purses,
29 awards, or jai alai player compensation.
30 Section 11. Section 24.133, Florida Statutes, is
31 created to read:
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1 24.133 Distribution of funds from Video Lottery
2 Thoroughbred Trust Fund.--The proceeds of the Video Lottery
3 Thoroughbred Trust Fund shall be distributed as follows:
4 (1) 6.6 percent for use as Florida thoroughbred
5 breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and
6 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s. 550.2625(3).
7 (2) The remainder shall be divided proportionally
8 among the thoroughbred permitholders conducting live racing
9 for use as purses, based upon a formula determined by dividing
10 the amounts paid in purses by such thoroughbred permitholder
11 during the prior state fiscal year by the amount of purses
12 paid by all such thoroughbred permitholders statewide during
13 the prior state fiscal year. However, 8.5 percent of such
14 funds must be used for Florida owners' awards pursuant to s.
15 550.2625(2)(e), unless agreed otherwise in writing between the
16 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and the Florida
17 Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc., or the
18 association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
19 racehorse owners and trainers at that location.
20 Section 12. Section 24.134, Florida Statutes, is
21 created to read:
22 24.134 Notice of availability of assistance for
23 compulsive gambling required.--
24 (1) The owner of each facility at which video lottery
25 games are conducted shall post signs with the statement "IF
26 YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS
27 AVAILABLE. CALL 1-800-426-7711." Such signs must be posted
28 within 50 feet of each entrance and exit and within 50 fee of
29 each credit location within the facility.
30 (2) Each pari-mutuel facility licensee who operates as
31 a video lottery retailer shall print the statement "IF YOU OR
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1 SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM. HELP IS AVAILABLE.
2 CALL 1-800-426-7711" on all daily racing programs provided to
3 the general public.
4 Section 13. Subsection (24) of section 212.02, Florida
5 Statutes, is amended to read:
6 212.02 Definitions.--The following terms and phrases
7 when used in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them
8 in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
9 different meaning:
10 (24) "Coin-operated amusement machine" means any
11 machine operated by coin, slug, token, coupon, or similar
12 device for the purposes of entertainment or amusement. The
13 term includes, but is not limited to, coin-operated pinball
14 machines, music machines, juke boxes, mechanical games, video
15 games, arcade games, billiard tables, moving picture viewers,
16 shooting galleries, and all other similar amusement devices.
17 However, the term does not include a video lottery terminal
18 operated pursuant to chapter 24.
19 Section 14. Compulsive gambling program.--The Alcohol,
20 Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Program Office within the
21 Department of Children and Family Services shall establish a
22 program for public education, awareness, and training
23 regarding problem and compulsive gambling and the treatment
24 and prevention of problem and compulsive gambling. The program
25 shall include:
26 (1) Maintenance of a compulsive gambling advocacy
27 organization's toll-free problem gambling telephone number to
28 provide crisis counseling and referral services to families
29 experiencing difficulty as a result of problem or compulsive
30 gambling.
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1 (2) The promotion of public awareness regarding the
2 recognition and prevention of problem or compulsive gambling.
3 (3) Facilitation, through in-service training and
4 other means, of the availability of effective assistance
5 programs for problem and compulsive gamblers and family
6 members affected by problem and compulsive gambling.
7 (4) Studies to identify adults and juveniles in this
8 state who are or are at risk of becoming problem or compulsive
9 gamblers.
10 Section 15. This act shall take effect upon becoming a
11 law.
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13 STATEMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES CONTAINED IN
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16 The Committee Substitute:
17 -Creates all video lottery related provisions in chapter 24
(lottery), with none in chapter 550 (pari-mutuel wagering).
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-Deletes all revisions to chapter 550, including provisions on
19 intertrack wagering, simulcast, pari-mutuel rules, and
greyhound kennels.
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-Deletes a prohibition against a video lottery terminal
21 directly dispensing coins, cash, or tokens.
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