Forum held to debate merits of casino gambling in South Florida

Key lawmakers and gaming executives discussed bringing casino gambling to South Florida during a forum Monday at Jungle Island.

The event, hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, allowed participants to ask questions and vote in a straw poll. Among the speakers: state Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff and state Rep. Erik Fresen, both of whom are sponsoring legislation that would authorize three casino licenses in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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This story was originally published November 7, 2011 at 11:13 AM with the headline "Forum held to debate merits of casino gambling in South Florida."