Hialeah, Inc. v. State Department of Business Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

The petition for writ of mandamus is treated as one seeking review, Section 120.-68(1), Florida Statutes (1981), of the final decision of the Florida Pari-Mutuel Commission. Fla.R.App.P. 9.040(c).

In our view, based upon the briefs and oral presentations before us, and as specifically reflected by the findings and conclusions contained in the order under review, there has been no demonstration of the “strong and compelling reasons” required to justify a departure from the rule of rotation which we deem to remain a part of the pertinent law of Florida. Hialeah Race Course, Inc. v. Board of…