FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING SLOT MACHINE GAMING The Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering has been given regulatory oversight of slot machine operations at the four pari-mutuel facilities in Broward County pursuant to Chapter 551, Florida Statutes. The bill authorizing slot machines was signed by Governor Bush on January 4, 2006. Q. Where can I find the laws that govern slot machine operations within Florida pari-mutuel facilities? A. Laws relating to slot machine wagering are found in Chapter 551, Florida Statutes; rules relating to slot machine wagering are found in 61D-14, Florida Administrative Code. Both of these documents are found on the Internet at www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pmw/statutes.html.
Q. Which pari-mutuel facilities are permitted to hold slot machine gaming? A. Gulfstream Park Mardi Gras Racetrack & Gaming Center 901 South Federal Highway 831 North Federal Highway Hallandale, FL 33009 Hallandale Beach, FL 33005 Pompano Park 1800 SW Third Street Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Dania Jai Alai 301 E Dania Beach Blvd Dania Beach, FL 33004
Q. What are the hours of slot operations within a pari-mutuel facility? A. Slot machine gaming areas may operate daily throughout the year. The slot machine gaming areas can be open for a cumulative amount of 18 hours Monday through Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and some holidays. Q. What is the age limit to enter the slot machine gaming area? A. A person must be 21 years of age to have access to the designated gaming area of a slot machine facility or to play or operate a slot machine. Q. Can the facility give complimentary alcoholic beverages to slot machine players? A. Complimentary or reduce-cost alcoholic beverages may not be served to patrons playing a slot machine. Q. Who regulates video lottery machines? A. The use and play of video lottery machines has not been approved by the Florida Legislature.
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Q. Are there ATM machines on the gaming floor? A. Automatic Teller Machines are not allowed within the designated slot gaming areas of the facility. Q. What type of funds can be used for gaming purposes? A. By Florida Law, a slot machine licensee may not make any loan, provide credit, or advance cash in order to enable a person to play a slot machine, to include debit/credit cards, wiring, phone betting, and check cashing of personal or third party checks. Cash only wagering allowed. Q. What is the tax rate for slot machine operations to the State? A. 50 % tax on all revenue minus winnings and hand payouts to patrons. Q. What is the amount won that must be reported to the IRS? A. Pursuant to 26 Code of Federal regulations, Section 7.6041-1; it shall be reported for every single won event that is equal to or greater than $1,200. Q. Where will I find statistical information regarding slot machine wagering activity in Florida pari-mutuel facilities? A. Statistical information may be downloaded from the internet at www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pmw/PMW-Statistics.html. Q. Can I update my Slot Machine Occupational License online? A. No. Slot Machine Occupational Licenses can only be updated at the State Office in the facility where you work or by the Licensing Staff in Tallahassee. Q. How can I obtain a slot machine occupational or business license application? A. Downloadable slot machine applications are online at: www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pmw/PMW-Slot_Machine_Gaming_Forms_Center.html You may also contact the Slot Operations Licensing Section at 850.488.3211 to have an application sent by mail. Q. What occupations need a slot machine business entity license? A. The occupations include (but are not limited to): slot machine management companies, service companies, vendors, distributors, manufacturers, testing laboratories. Q. What forms, documents and fees are required to apply for a slot machine business entity occupational license? A. A slot machine business entity must submit the following: DBPR PMW 3420 –Business Entity Slot Machine Occupational License Application DBPR PMW 3460 –Authorization for Release of Information The application fee: $1,000 for a one-year license, $3000 for a three-year license
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Proof of registration with the Division of Corporations in Florida Fingerprint cards and fees for all officers, directors, and shareholders of 5% or more ownership interest in the business. ***Any business employee who needs access to a slot machine facility in Florida must obtain a Slot Machine Business Employee Occupational License. *** Q. What additional forms are required for a slot business entity? A. The DBPR PMW 3430 - Business Entity Internal Control Information form and the DBPR PMW 3435 –Affidavit of Truth form are required. These forms should not be submitted to the Division. Instead, this form must be maintained at an office of the business entity in Florida, or with the company’s registered agent in Florida pursuant to Rule 61D-14.060(3)). Q. What are the requirements for slot machine business officers, directors and shareholders of 5% or more ownership in the business? A. All Officers, Directors, and Shareholders of 5% or more interest in the business entity who do not need access to a slot machine facility in Florida, must submit a Florida slot machine fingerprint card, $43.25 fingerprint processing and a DBPR PMW 3460. Fingerprints are due upon initial licensure and every three years thereafter. Q. What occupations need a slot machine business employee license? A. Any employee who works for a slot machine business entity and needs access to a slot machine facility in Florida. Q. What forms, documents and fees are the required to apply for a slot machine business employee occupational license? A. A slot machine business employee must submit the following forms: DBPR PMW 3410 – Individual Slot Machine Occupational License Application DBPR PMW 3460 – Authorization for Release of Information Application fee: $50 for a one-year license, $150 for a three-year license Two forms of identification as required by Rule 14.010, Florida Administrative Code. Fingerprints and $43.25 fingerprint processing fee (Fingerprints must be submitted on a Florida Slot Machine Gaming fingerprint card). Fingerprints are due upon initial licensure and every three years thereafter. Q. What additional form is required for a slot machine business employee? A. The DBPR PMW 3440 – Professional Occupational Supplemental Information form is required for all slot machine business employees. (Please note: this form should not be submitted to the Division. Instead, this form must be maintained at an office of the business entity in Florida, or with the company’s registered agent in Florida pursuant to Rule 61D-14.060(3)).
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Q. Where should a slot business entity or employee application be mailed? A. An application for a Slot Machine Business Entity or Employee Occupational License must be submitted to the following address: DBPR – Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Licensing Section 1940 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1037 Q. What occupations need a slot machine professional employee occupational license? A. The occupations include (but are not limited to): slot operations managers; slot shift managers; floor supervisors; slot tech managers; slot tech supervisors; facility (slot machine licensee) management; slot machine officers, directors and shareholders; chiefs of security; security officers; surveillance directors, investigators, supervisors, operators, and technicians; maintenance supervisors; controllers; count team employees; cage cashiers; count room managers and supervisors; cage managers and supervisors; information systems managers; systems analyst supervisors; operations analyst supervisors; revenue audit managers and supervisors. Q. What forms and documents are needed for a professional employee occupational license? A. A slot machine professional employee must submit the following forms: DBPR PMW 3410 – Individual Slot Machine Occupational License Application DBPR PMW 3460 – Authorization for Release of Information Two forms of identification as required by Rule 14.010, Florida Administrative Code. Fingerprints (must be taken by livescan at the slot machine facility). Fingerprints are due upon initial licensure and every three years thereafter. Q. What additional form is required for a slot machine professional employee? A. The DBPR PMW 3440 – Professional Occupational Supplemental Information form is required for all slot machine professional employees. (Please note: this form should not be submitted to the Division. Instead, this form must be kept on file at the slot machine facility). Q. What occupations need a slot machine general occupational license? A. The occupations include (but are not limited to): slot attendants; slot technicians; maintenance employees; information systems technicians; systems and operations analysts; revenue auditors; income audit analysts and auditors; and food service employees.
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Q. What forms and documents are needed for a general employee occupational license? A. A general slot machine employee must submit the following forms: DBPR PMW 3410 – Individual Slot Machine Occupational License Application DBPR PMW 3460 – Authorization for Release of Information Two forms of identification as required by Rule 14.010, Florida Administrative Code. Fingerprints (must be taken by livescan at the slot machine facility). Fingerprints are due upon initial licensure and every three years thereafter. Q. Where can a slot machine professional or general employee application be submitted? A. Applications for a Slot Machine Professional and General Employee Occupational License must be submitted at the State Office where the employee is working.
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