Top Republican lawmakers said the proposed Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe won't be approved by the Florida Legislature.
Republicans say the deal cuts out non-Indian racetracks. Some of them want voters to open up the entire state to gaming.
"We can compete head on with the tribe," Rep. Alan Hays (R) said at a hearing on Monday, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported. "We need to say absolutely no to this compact ; period."
The tribe is expected to contribute $811.7 million by fiscal year 2013 under the proposed compact. Without a deal, the tribe won't have to share revenues.
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Proposed Gaming Compact Looks Unlikely to Pass
(News Service of Florida 11/3)
Legislators consider allowing gambling to compete with Seminole casinos (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 11/3)
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Republicans reject compact with Seminole Tribe
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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