Florida’s Video Lottery

Florida is looking for other ways to expand their revenue base, and with the upcoming election to replace Governor Bush, there has been much talk and speculation as to what the next governor might allow in the state.

Some states are looking to bring in video lottery games, which are very similar to slot machines. They look like slot machines, but they don’t act like slot machines. Whereas with a slot machine, it really is just a game of chance. With the video lottery terminals, instead of playing against the computer, you are playing against other gamblers.

Many states have already chosen to bring in this type of machine, especially those states that are opposed to slot machine gambling. They feel this is really the best of both worlds. Now that Bush is gone, many feel that this is the next logical step for the state to take. Experts also think that there is a chance that they might decide to bring in more slot machines, or lower the tax rate from 50% - or various other things they can do to increase revenue for the state while not putting a hardship on its residents.

Others, however, find it hard to believe that after all these years of Bush in office, that all of a sudden gambling would explode in Florida. They think that pro-gambling groups are being a bit optimistic in their evaluation of the situation.  

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