Poll shows Florida voters back Seminole compact

Friday, February 20, 2009  

A majority of Florida voters support a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe, according to a new poll.

Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,000 voters and found that 63 percent want state lawmakers to approve a deal that includes slot machines and table games. Republicans have balked at a compact with table games.

The poll also found that 59 percent of voters support expanded gaming in the state in order to fund education programs and avoid more budget cuts.

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Poll: Floridians back gambling expansion to avoid budget cuts (The Miami Herald 2/20)