The topic of pari-mutuel barrel racing in Florida has been one of the most disputed legal gaming issues in North America in 2011, and on Saturday, December 17 the northern Florida centre opened the doors of its poker room

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Opponents of the legalization of pari-mutuel barrel racing in the state currently have lawsuits in regard to the situation going through the court system.

According to a report by WCTV, residents of Gadsden County will be voting via referendum in January, 2012 on the ability for the Gretna centre to host slot machine gaming.

(With files from WCTV)

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