Local officials in Miami successfully blocked a bill that would have allowed casino gambling in Miami Beach. The bill, which was opposed by business leaders and local officials, was intended to override any local gambling restrictions and allow gaming permit holders to move their license to a new location within 30 miles.
The proposed legislation, SB 1054 in the Senate and HB 1127 in the House, was seen as a threat to the city's ban on casino gambling, which has been in place since 2017.
Jeffrey Soffer, the owner of the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, was identified as a potential beneficiary of the bill, as he also owns The Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, located about 20 miles away.
The pushback against the bill came from all corners of Miami's business elite, including billionaire car dealer Norman Braman, who owns the plane that was set to fly officials to the state capital. ( )
South Florida business leaders and local officials successfully beat back legislation at the Florida Legislature that could have brought casino gaming to Miami Beach .
The proposed legislation, SB 1054 in the Senate and HB 1127 in the House, was seen as a threat to the city's ban on casino gambling, which has been in place since 2017.
Jeffrey Soffer, the owner of the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, was identified as a potential beneficiary of the bill, as he also owns The Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, located about 20 miles away.
The pushback against the bill came from all corners of Miami's business elite, including billionaire car dealer Norman Braman, who owns the plane that was set to fly officials to the state capital. ( )
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