The leader of the Seminole Tribe vowed to defeat a bill that would expand non-Indian gaming in Florida.
The tribe signed a Class III gaming compact in 2010 that guaranteed exclusivity in exchange for revenue sharing. The bill would break the deal and end about $250 million in annual payments to the state.
"We will vigorously fight against any attack on our compact with the state," Chairman James Billie said in a press release. "We urge Florida legislators to step forward in support of our compact and refuse to pass any legislation that violates contractual agreements with the Seminole Tribe."
The bill authorizes three non-Indian casinos.
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