Florida pari-mutuels can now offer machines that are patterned after the casino games like blackjack. This is the result of the agreement between regulators, Gulfstream Park and Bally.

Florida officials has given the go signal to permit virtual blackjack at Florida pari-mutuels. Pari-mutuel officials said that the machines will allow them to attract more customers.

Legislators in Pennsylvania are still reviewing on whether or not they will allow casino in the state. Lawmakers are still not decided on the licensing cost and tax rate for the casino games.