Broward County Relaxes Slot Machine Rules

Slot machines have only been running in Broward County for four months and already the county is looking to make things easier for those who want to gamble. They are currently looking at changing the rules to add more time on the casinos so that they can stay open longer and gamblers can gamble more.

They are also considering adding to the number of slot machines that each casino is allowed to have, add new kinds of slot machines, and add ATM’s to their locations so that gamblers can get more cash when they need it. The Florida House Committee on Business Regulation approved the bill, which will allow for the casinos to increase the number of slot machines from 1,500 to 2,000. It will also allow for “progressive” slot machines which will allow players to get bigger jackpots as they compete for the same payout.

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach has about 1,200 slot machines, Mardi Gras Racetrack and Gaming Center has about 1,200 slot machines, Pompano Park Harness Track is going to have at least 1,500 slot machines, and Dania Jai-Alai, which won’t open until next year, has not announced how many slot machines they will be opening with.

The bill will allow the casinos to be open 18 hours a day during the week, as well as 24 hours for weekends and holidays – quite an increase from the 16 hours that they are currently allowed. It is currently illegal to ATM’s on site, in an effort to curb gambling addition – but the bill will change that as well. The law has to be approved by the Legislature as well as Governor Charlie Crist – but many think that it is pretty much a done deal.

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