'We're not giving away pistols and cocaine to people': Miami Beach votes in favor of Grand Theft Auto 6 collab despite concerns
One city commissioner said he asked the police about it, and they "actually kind of laughed at me."
Miami Beach voted 4-3 to allow a Grand Theft Auto 6 promotional campaign, despite concerns over the violent nature of the adult video game. Rockstar will provide the city with $3 million in exchange for limited advertising, which will feature the GTA 6 logo discreetly on Boucher Brothers hospitality chairs and umbrellas. Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas emphasized that the city will not be involved in any live-action GTA activities or distributing illegal substances, arguing that such a campaign could generate tourist revenue without encouraging real-world criminal behavior.
Commissioner Joseph Magazine pointed out that the spotlight on GTA 6 will inevitably come, and Miami Beach should seize the opportunity to generate benefits for residents. Police seemed unconcerned about the campaign's potential impact on their work. Notably, this campaign differs from a previous proposal involving Miami-Dade County.
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