After two rounds of negotiations, the Seminole Tribe is still waiting for the Florida Legislature to approve a Class III gaming compact.
The tribe reached a deal with Gov. Charlie Crist (R) by an August 31 deadline. But key lawmakers, who are skeptical of the terms, haven't said when they will consider it.
“We’ve done our part,” council member Max Osceola told The Naples News. “We can’t push the other people. Whatever time they take, that’s what they do.”
The compact runs for 20 years and authorizes slot machines and table games at seven casinos. The tribe is expected to share a minimum of $150 million a year with the state.
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State gambling agreement with Seminole tribe may still be far away
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