Miccosukee Tribe seeks right to slot machines

Thursday, February 3, 2005  

The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida says a recent ballot initiative clears the way for Class III slot machines at its casinos.

Voters in two counties narrowly approved Amendment 4 last November. It allows each county to set up a referendum on the legalization of slot machines at existing parimutuel facilities.

The referenda haven't been held yet but the Miccosukees say Amendment 4 allows them to operate Class III machines. They have asked Gov. Jeb Bush (R) to start negotiating a tribal-state compact.

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Miccosukees Seek OK For Slot Machines (The Tampa Tribune 2/3)