Abruzzo: legalize, regulate and tax online poker
by George Bennett | March 2nd, 2010
Abruzzo
Abruzzo says about 900,000 Floridians already gamble at sites run by unregulated “offshore operators.” He says his bill would bring in more than $200 million in revenue in its first year.
Abruzzo’s bill would allow an Internet hub operator based in the state to pay a $500,000 application fee to the state for a license. Operators would pay the state a 20 percent gross receipts tax. Abruzzo’s 42-page bill includes provisions aimed to combat money-laundering and gambling addiction.
Abruzzo’s bill has attracted the attention of the gaming industry. Here’s one take on it from casinogamblingweb.com.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 8:40 am
Where in the hell did Abruzzo come from?
Is he a democrat carpetbagger? Moves to Florida, establishes residence and then runs for office.
All Abruzzo knows: TAX, TAX, TAX and SPEND, SPEND, SPEND and get your mug on TV or at some public meeting where the cameras are rolling.
We need REAL leadership, not carpetbagging leadership.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:43 am
Since Abruzzo is on a campaign to shut down pain clinics perhaps he should support “legalize, regulate and tax pot” too.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:15 am
Finally a sensible approach to address today’s technology, the desire of people to gamble, the revenue needs of the state, and addiction. This is a long overdue discussion - good for Abruzzo.
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 am
Of course we should “legalize, regulate and tax pot (marijuana)”….
That’s a no-brainer. It’s about time already for so many different reasons, not the least of which is to balance the budget.
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:23 pm
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March 2nd, 2010 at 4:26 pm
@Paul - First off, so how long does one have to live here before they are not considered a carpet bagger any longer? He’e been here since the 90’s and he graduated from Lynn University.
Secondly, Abruzzo is anti-tax. He has the most conservative fiscal record in the legilature, especially for a freshman. So much so that the PBC business community (BizPac) just endorsed him.
He voted against all the tax hikes proposed last session with the excepetion of the cigarette fee.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Way to go! Finally someone thinking outside the box!
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