The Department of Business and Professional Regulation, a group that oversees gambling in the state of Florida, has seen their Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering approve a new gambling facility to move forward with their project plans.
To be located near the downtown area of Miami, the new facility could provide gamblers with jai-alai and poker gaming options in a two-year time frame.
Isadore Havenick (pictured), the vice president of West Flagler (company to whom was given the permit), commented on the new permit by stating: “We’ve just been waiting for a year and a half for the state to decide what to do. We see it as just another entertainment offering in the Miami area.”
The venue project in Edgewater has yet to be named, but once opened, would be part of a group of new facilities that are expanding with jai-alai in the region of South Florida. READ HERE: FLORIDA GAMBLING STARTS TO FILL UP OF DOUBTS
With the summer permit, West Flagler will be able to offer the jai-alai games from May to November. Poker games will be on offer once the first jai-alai game is played. During the winter months when gaming will cease, the venue will offer other types of entertainment that will include concerts and comedy performances. A restaurant will also be added on site.
