A view of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Photo from Facebook
Tribes, racetracks and big gaming developers all have a stake in the outcome of discussions to expand gaming in Florida:
The debate over Florida's gambling landscape has raged for years, with several points of view. As Florida's leaders continue to discuss what's best for the state and what's best for those involved in the gambling industry, here are five points of view that are represented in many discussions. The Seminole Tribe of Florida: The Seminoles argue against destination casinos, saying that because tribe members receive gambling revenues, more money actually stays in Florida if the tribe is the state's leading source for gamblers. The tribe also is in the final year of a $1 billion, five-year portion of their compact with the state that gives them exclusive rights to offer blackjack, (shown here at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood) and other table games. The Miccosukee Tribe, which has a large casino in west Miami-Dade doesn't offer blackjack or table games, and has no agreement with the state.Get the Story:
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