Ocala Breeders' Sales Co., Inc. v. Calder Race Course Inc., Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, and Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, Inc.

This case involved a dispute over whether Calder Race Course could change its gambling operations while keeping its slot machine license. Ocala Breeders' Sales Company challenged Calder's decision to stop hosting thoroughbred horse races and switch to operating jai alai games instead. The breeders argued that Calder should lose its valuable slot machine gaming permit if it stopped the horse racing that originally qualified it for that permit. The Florida appeals court ruled in favor of Calder Race Course. The court found that Florida law allows gambling facilities to switch between different types of pari-mutuel wagering (like horse racing, dog racing, or jai alai) while keeping their slot machine permits. The statute doesn't require facilities to stick with the same type of gambling that first qualified them for slots. This decision matters for workers because it shows how businesses can significantly change their operations - potentially affecting jobs - while maintaining valuable licenses. Workers at racing facilities should understand that their employers have flexibility to switch between different types of gambling operations, which could impact job roles, required skills, and employment opportunities as facilities adapt their business models to market conditions.