As part of the agreement, the tribe committed not to oppose the establishment of new casinos located more than 15 miles from the tribe’s gambling hubs in the Hollywood area. In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis negotiated a $500 million deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, granting the tribe the ability to offer online sports betting statewide. This opposition has included efforts to block a casino at the Fontainebleau Hotel and Resort in Miami Beach. The proposed bill, called Pari-mutuel Permitholders, is at loggerheads with opponents who have actively worked to prevent the introduction of gambling to new areas in South Florida. Staunch anti-gambling activist Norman Braman too has pledged to vehemently oppose the expansion of casino gambling, stating that he will do so 'by all means necessary' to prevent Miami from evolving into 'another Las Vegas.' Quoted by the Miami Herald, Pizzo bluntly expressed: 'The bill sucks, and I look forward to it dying.” State Senator Jason Pizzo, who represents parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, has announced his intention to oppose the bill. “It’s an existential threat to our community,” said Dan Gelber, Former mayor of Miami Beach and a longtime anti-gaming advocate. The provisions and language of the legislation have raised concerns locally, particularly regarding the potential impact on Miami Beach. Specifically, the bill outlines that those with permits for greyhound dog racing and authorization for casino activities can transfer their operation of 'all pari-mutuel wagering and gaming activities' to a location within a 30-mile radius.

Opponents are questioning whether the bill is intended to introduce new casinos to Miami-Dade County, as it allows gaming permit holders to relocate their permits.

The bill is being viewed as controversial at the local level for a number of reasons. In a bid to push for a gambling expansion ahead of the 2024 legislative session, Florida State Senator Blaise Ingoglia filed a bill in the state senate on Thursday, allowing for the relocation of gambling permits.

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