Cue the high-stakes debates: Florida Legislature rolls out gambling bills

Let the games begin in the Florida Legislature.

State House and Senate members have rolled gambling proposals that could, among other things, potentially allow the Seminole Tribe to add craps and roulette at its casinos, several news outlets reported last week.

According to the Associated Press, the House introduced on Friday three different bills related to gambling. The bills include a proposal that would require voter approval for any future gambling expansions in the state, while the second proposal could potentially pave the way for a new casino in Miami. The third bill discusses the possibility of slot machines in Palm Beach County.

Meanwhile, the Senate is also expected to tackle gambling legislation any time this week, the News Service of Florida reported. Senate Committee on Regulated Industries Chairman Rob Bradley and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Jose Felix Diaz were in charge of the two proposals, which were slated for votes in both committees.