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Panel eyes 30-35 percent tax rate for slot machines

Wednesday, March 30, 2005 | 9:27 a.m.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- State senators considering the tax and regulation of slot machines had several suggestions Tuesday: a tax rate between 30 and 35 percent, a limit on hours, no limit on the number of machines and banning free drinks as well as people under the age of 21.

If lawmakers allow anyone 18 and over into the gambling areas of three tracks and a jai-alai fronton in Broward County, parents are going to protest, Sen. Jim King said during a meeting of the Senate Regulated Industries Committee.

"We're going to have 'United Parents Against Gambling' storming up here with placards," King told his colleagues.

The committee didn't vote on anything Tuesday but discussed issues that will be covered in a bill to be voted on next week.

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