Negotiators for the Seminole Tribe and the Florida Legislature reached a deal for a Class III gaming compact.
The five-year agreement authorizes slot machines at all seven of the tribe's casinos and table games at four casinos. The tribe would share $150 million with the state for the first two years, $233 million in the third and fourth years and $234 million in the final year.
The deal is subject to approval by the tribal council and the entire Legislature.
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Lawmakers reach billion dollar gambling deal with Seminole Tribe
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State nears new deal on gaming (The Miami Herald 4/3)
Lawmakers reach gambling deal with Seminole Tribe (The Tampa Tribune 4/2)
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