Miami-Dade voted in favor of allowing slot machines in 3 pari-mutual racing facilities. The number of 'yes' votes surprised many since just 3 years ago, Miami-Dade voted 'no'.  I'm sure with all of the Seminole talk of Vegas-Style slots and Broward having them in place, they all figured it would benefit the community.

It's said that it will take 3-6 months for the 3 facilities to start the machines spinning...but I'm hoping they don't rush.   They need to do some major renovations and use the Broward casinos as a model of things that work and don't work.

The 3 facilities that will be getting the slot machines are:
Miami Jai-Alai
Flagler Sports and Entertainment Center (dog racing)
Calder Race Course (horse racing)

That will give the Miami-Dade and Broward counties a total of 9 casinos.  Well actually they could have a total of 10 if Dania Jai Alai decides to more forward with their expansion plan.  Boyd Gaming, which is a big Vegas company owns Dania Jai Alai and put their renovation plans on hold to see how gaming shapes up in the state.