Florida Senate approves gaming deal for Seminole Tribe

Friday, April 16, 2010  

The Florida Senate voted 28-9 on Thursday to approve a Class III gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe.

The deal authorizes slot machines at seven tribal casinos and table games at three casinos. The tribe will share an estimated $1 billion with the state over the next five years.

The Florida House is expected to take up the compact next week.

Get the Story:
Florida Senate OK's Seminole gambling deal (The Miami Herald 4/16)
Gaming Deal Heads to House (The Jacksonville Observer 4/16)
Senate OKs Seminole Compact (Sunshine News 4/16)

An Opinion:
Editorial: New gambling deal as a good a bet as Florida will see (The South Florida Sun-Sentinel 4/16)

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Seminole Tribe signs a third compact for Class III gaming (4/7)