Florida’s gaming machines may soon face a regulatory shake-up as lawmakers push for tighter oversight.

Fleming Island Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley has filed a measure ( SB 204 ) to more strongly regulate gaming devices such as amusement games and slot machines, especially those operated by certain veterans organizations.

Under the legislation, veterans organizations would need to send a petition to the Florida Gaming Control Commission before purchasing or installing a game or machine, or before allowing an existing machine to be operated if there is any uncertainty about its legality.

The Commission would then be required to issue a declaratory judgment within 60 days of the petition’s filing on whether the machines are permitted.

The statement would be binding on

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