as machine gaming on race courses. Many Florida operators are staunchly opposed to new
Cuban casinos fearing direct competition. On the other hand, Florida interests are also expressing
great desires to get on board and participate in new openings. The arena for new legalization
fights is being set up at this moment.
Further Reading
Lacey, Robert. Little Man: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life. Boston: Little, Brown, 1991.
Schwartz, Rosalie. Pleasure Island: Tourism and Temptation in Cuba. Lincoln: University of
Nevada Press, 1997. Ch. 6, 12.
Sifakis, Carl. 1990. Encyclopedia of Gambling. New York: Facts on File, 85.
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