Still no agreement on compact for Seminole Tribe

Wednesday, May 6, 2009  

Lawmakers in Florida have yet to reach agreement on a Class III gaming compact for the Seminole Tribe.

The House doesn't support blackjack for the tribe but the Senate does. The House also opposes an expansion on non-Indian gaming.

The deadline to reach a deal is Friday. The tribe has continued to offer slot machines and card games under a compact that was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Get the Story:
Stalemate on blackjack could deal blow to state budget (The Palm Beach Post 5/6)
Pressure stays on today for Seminole gambling deal (The Tampa Bay Tribune 5/6)
Gambling deal near, but not for blackjack (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 5/6)
Gambling Funds Aimed at Education (AP 5/6)