Florida governor approves ban on electronic gaming machines

Thursday, April 11, 2013  

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) signed into law a ban on electronic gaming machines, a move that will shut down more than 1,000 non-Indian operations across the state.

HB 155 bans electronic devices except for the ones operated by the Seminole Tribe and by certain non-Indian facilities in South Florida.

The offending devices were offered at so-called "Internet cafes" and "adult arcades" that have spread across the state.

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Florida gov signs ban on parlors with slot-like computer games; takes effect immediately (AP 4/10)
Gov. Rick Scott signs Internet cafe ban bill into law (The Miami Herald 4/11)

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