TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - A group of concerned citizens from Gadsden County gathered in front of Tallahassee's City Hall Tuesday, in support of bringing slot machines to Gretna.
They argue that without being able to bring the slot machines to the county, there could be a huge economic impact.
A local referendum was passed four years ago that would allow the machines at Gretna Racing, but the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation filed a suit over the machines, saying they are not allowed.
Former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham last month submitted a brief to the Florida Supreme Court, who took up the case, saying the slots should not be allowed.
Gadsden county citizens held Tuesday's rally to let U.S. Representative Gwen Graham know that they oppose that decision.
She serves in Florida's 2nd Congressional District and is the daughter of the former Governor.
The result of this matter could affect other counties who have also petitioned to have slot machines in their parimutuel establishments.
