Winners and losers: is gambling a "dead cert" for the economy? Don't bet on it. From: South Florida CEO | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2006 CEO Publishing Group, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

A ballot initiative last year cleared the way for slot machines promising bigger, more frequent payouts to debut in South Florida. Proponents want to see them proliferate across the region. The question is: Will it pay off?

Two facilities, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale and Mardi Gras Racetrack & Gaming Center (formerly the Hollywood Greyhound Track) plan to begin operating "Las Vegas-Style" slot machines this month--the first of four parimutuel sites in Broward County to offer them, following approval from voters in 2004.

Onlookers are weighing the odds for jobs, taxes ...

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