Florida Statute 551.102 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 551
SLOT MACHINES

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F.S. 551.102

551.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Commission” means the Florida Gaming Control Commission.

(2) “Designated slot machine gaming area” means the area or areas of a facility of a slot machine licensee in which slot machine gaming may be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(3) “Distributor” means any person who sells, leases, or offers or otherwise provides, distributes, or services any slot machine or associated equipment for use or play of slot machines in this state. A manufacturer may be a distributor within the state.

(4) “Eligible facility” means any licensed pari-mutuel facility located in Miami-Dade County or Broward County existing at the time of adoption of s. 23, Art. X of the State Constitution that has conducted live racing or games during calendar years 2002 and 2003 and has been approved by a majority of voters in a countywide referendum to have slot machines at such facility in the respective county; any licensed pari-mutuel facility located within a county as defined in s. 125.011, provided such facility has conducted live racing for 2 consecutive calendar years immediately preceding its application for a slot machine license, pays the required license fee, and meets the other requirements of this chapter; or any licensed pari-mutuel facility in any other county in which a majority of voters have approved slot machines at such facilities in a countywide referendum held pursuant to a statutory or constitutional authorization after the effective date of this section in the respective county, provided such facility has conducted a full schedule of live racing for 2 consecutive calendar years immediately preceding its application for a slot machine license, pays the required licensed fee, and meets the other requirements of this chapter.

(5) “Independent testing laboratory” means an independent laboratory:

(a) With demonstrated competence testing gaming machines and equipment;

(b) That is licensed by at least 10 other states; and

(6) “Manufacturer” means any person who manufactures, builds, rebuilds, fabricates, assembles, produces, programs, designs, or otherwise makes modifications to any slot machine or associated equipment for use or play of slot machines in this state for gaming purposes. A manufacturer may be a distributor within the state.

(7) “Nonredeemable credits” means slot machine operating credits that cannot be redeemed for cash or any other thing of value by a slot machine, kiosk, or the slot machine licensee and that are provided free of charge to patrons. Such credits do not constitute “nonredeemable credits” until such time as they are metered as credit into a slot machine and recorded in the facility-based monitoring system.

(8) “Progressive system” means a computerized system linking slot machines in one or more licensed facilities within this state or other jurisdictions and offering one or more common progressive payouts based on the amounts wagered.

(9) “Slot machine” means any mechanical or electrical contrivance, terminal that may or may not be capable of downloading slot games from a central server system, machine, or other device that, upon insertion of a coin, bill, ticket, token, or similar object or upon payment of any consideration whatsoever, including the use of any electronic payment system except a credit card or debit card, is available to play or operate, the play or operation of which, whether by reason of skill or application of the element of chance or both, may deliver or entitle the person or persons playing or operating the contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device to receive cash, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash or to receive merchandise or anything of value whatsoever, whether the payoff is made automatically from the machine or manually. The term includes associated equipment necessary to conduct the operation of the contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device. Slot machines may use spinning reels, video displays, or both. A slot machine is not a “coin-operated amusement machine” as defined in s. 212.02(24) or an amusement game or machine as described in s. 546.10, and slot machines are not subject to the tax imposed by s. 212.05(1)(h).

(10) “Slot machine facility” means a facility at which slot machines as defined in this chapter are lawfully offered for play.

(11) “Slot machine license” means a license issued by the commission authorizing a pari-mutuel permitholder to place and operate slot machines as provided by s. 23, Art. X of the State Constitution, the provisions of this chapter, and commission rules.

(12) “Slot machine licensee” means a pari-mutuel permitholder who holds a license issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter that authorizes such person to possess a slot machine within facilities specified in s. 23, Art. X of the State Constitution and allows slot machine gaming.

(13) “Slot machine operator” means a person employed or contracted by the owner of a licensed facility to conduct slot machine gaming at that licensed facility.

(14) “Slot machine revenues” means the total of all cash and property, except nonredeemable credits, received by the slot machine licensee from the operation of slot machines less the amount of cash, cash equivalents, credits, and prizes paid to winners of slot machine gaming.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-362; s. 1, ch. 2007-252; s. 19, ch. 2009-170; ss. 4, 5, ch. 2010-29; s. 2, ch. 2015-93; s. 4, ch. 2021-268; s. 47, ch. 2022-7.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 551.102

Total Results: 14

Ocala Breeders' Sales Co., Inc. v. Calder Race Course Inc., Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, and Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-09-25

Snippet: statement determined in part that pursuant to section 551.102(4), Florida Statutes, Calder could discontinue

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Report 2018-10.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-12-13

Citation: 259 So. 3d 765

Snippet: value. Give if applicable. §§ 849.16(1)(b), 551.102(8), Fla. Stats. A "slot machine" includes

Gator Coin II, Inc., a Florida Corporation v. Florida Dept. Business and Professional Reg. etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-08-30

Citation: 254 So. 3d 1113

Snippet: machine as described in s. 546.10 . . . . § 551.102(8), Fla. Stat. (2015) (emphasis added). 2

West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. State, Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-05-31

Citation: 220 So. 3d 1239, 2017 WL 2348562, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7811

Snippet: legislation implementing the amendment, section 551.102(4), Florida Statutes (2016). West Flagler

Gretna Racing, LLC v. Florida Department of Business And Professional Regulation, etc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-05-18

Citation: 225 So. 3d 759, 42 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 593, 2017 WL 2210389, 2017 Fla. LEXIS 1084

Snippet: “eligible facility”—a term that is defined in section 551.102(4). But section 551.104(2) goes on to establish

ADVISORY OPINION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL RE: VOTER CONTROL OF GAMBLING in Florida. Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida (FIS)

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-04-20

Citation: 215 So. 3d 1209

Snippet: section 23, of the Florida Constitution and section 551.102, Florida Statutes (2016). B. Amendment’s Purpose

Gretna Racing, LLC v. Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-10-02

Citation: 178 So. 3d 15

Snippet: (emphasis added; citation omitted). But section 551.102(4), Florida Statutes (2006), does not contain the

Gretna Racing, LLC. v. Department of Business and Prof. etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-10-20

Snippet: 2009-170, Laws of Florida, § 19 (amending section 551.102(4), Fla. Stat.). Because the Gadsden County vote

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases – Report No. 2013-06

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-11-26

Snippet: value. Give if applicable. §§ 849.16(1)(b), 551.102(8), Fla. Stats. A “slot machine” includes

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES— REPORT NO. 2013-06

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-08-28

Citation: 148 So. 3d 1204, 2014 WL 4636358

Snippet: Give if applicable. §§ 8j.9.16(l)(b), 551.102(8), Fla. Stats. A “slot machine” includes

Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. v. Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2011-10-06

Citation: 71 So. 3d 226

Snippet: that the Legislature’s 2009 amendment to section 551.102(4), Florida Statutes, which expanded the scope

FLORIDA GAMING v. Department

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2011-10-06

Citation: 71 So. 3d 226

Snippet: that the Legislature's 2009 amendment to section 551.102(4), Florida Statutes, which expanded the scope

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2011-07-19

Snippet: Pam Bondi Attorney General PB/tjw 1 Cf. s. 551.102(8), Fla. Stat., defining "Slot machine" for purposes

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Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2007-11-07

Snippet: 849.09, Fla. Stat. (lotteries). 2 Compare, s. 551.102(8), Fla. Stat., defining "Slot machine" for purposes