Commissioners noted there was nothing objectionable in the highly redacted application but that it may not meet the standards of Florida’s sunshine laws.
However, Magic City representatives noted that 3rd party interventional would not be lawful.Īt the time. Legal counsel for a major gaming tribe in Florida had also asked commissioners to move forward with caution. Opposition came from a perennial anti-casino organization in Florida. In early December, the Florida Gaming Control Commission put approval of the transfer of assets and license on the back burner so more information about the deal could be given to the public before making a decision. Havenick’s West Flagler Associates (WFA) is the legal entity offering the property up for sale. Magic City is a local fixture grown from a parimutuel racetrack and owned by the Havenick family since the 1930s. The PCI (Poarch Creek Indian) Gaming subsidiary will operate the license through Gretna Racing, LLC. Wind Creek Hospitality has overcome one of its biggest hurdles and has initial clearance to add Miami’s Magic City Casino to its expanding roster of gaming venues.
