Republicans reject compact with Seminole Tribe

Tuesday, November 3, 2009  

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.

Get the Story:
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)