Week of January 24, 2013
| 'Simulated gambling devices' face ban By Scott BlakeInternet cafes, strip-mall casinos, sweepstakes cafes — whatever you call them — two Miami-Dade County commissioners are sponsoring a proposed ordinance to ban the establishments. The proposal by Sally Heyman, the prime sponsor, and recently-elected Juan Zapata, the co-sponsor, was scheduled for a first reading at this week's commission meeting. The ordinance seeks to ban "simulated gambling devices" in Miami-Dade with fines up to $500 and up to 60 days in the county jail for violators. To read the full article and the rest of the Miami Today issue, GO TO e-MIAMI TODAY, an exact replica of the printed edition. |
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