Companies on both sides of the dispute are sending lobbyists and campaign checks to Florida lawmakers, who say they’ll consider expanding gambling this year.Ī state-commissioned study found that full-service casinos and their associated hotels could generate $1.5 billion in spending annually in Florida, making the fourth-most populous state an attractive target for the gambling industry as it pushes to expand in the U.S.
The clash pits casino operators Genting and Las Vegas Sands, controlled by billionaire Sheldon Adelson, against Walt Disney Co., which runs theme parks and resorts near Orlando, and may face new competition for convention business. To bring Las Vegas-style gambling to Florida, casino operators like Sheldon Adelson are sending more than 100 lobbyists to the Capitol to battle their biggest adversary: Mickey Mouse.
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