Florida court won't hear Seminole compact case

Friday, September 12, 2008  

The Florida Supreme Court won't rehear a lawsuit that invalidated the Seminole Tribe's Class III gaming compact.

The court voted 6-1 to deny a request by Gov. Charlie Crist (R) to rehear the case. In July, the court ruled that Crist overstepped his authority by signing an agreement that allowed the tribe to offer Class III games that the court said aren't legal in the state.

The ruling came after the Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the compact. The tribe has continued to offer card games, which were at issue in the lawsuit, in addition to slot machines.

Get the Story:
Gaming Petition Rejected (The Tampa Tribune 9/12)
Seminole gaming pact now in Legislature's hands (The Miami Herald 9/12)
Tallahassee: Court denies Crist request (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 9/12)
Florida high court won't hear Seminole gambling appeal (The Palm Beach Post 9/11
Fla. high court denies Crist new gambling hearing (AP 9/11)