A bill to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida is being declared dead.
State Sen. Dennis Jones (R) wanted to authorize up to five casino resorts. But the measure came under opposition from the Seminole Tribe and non-Indian race tracks that operate slot machines.
The tribe signed a Class III gaming compact last year that authorizes slot machines and certain table games.
The tribe shares a portion of its revenues with the state but would be allowed to stop if other forms of gaming are expanded.
The tribe's compact only runs for five years.
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(The Orlando Sentinel 3/30)
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Bill to expand non-Indian gaming in Florida considered dead
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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