Seminole Tribe still shares gaming revenue despite lack of compact

Thursday, December 8, 2016

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Photo from Facebook

The Seminole Tribe continues to share gaming revenue with the state of Florida even after a federal judge said it wasn't required to do so.

The tribe is on track to share $306 million this year, a spokesperson told FloridaPolitics.com. But a source told the website that the payments could end unless the state agrees to a new Class III gaming compact.

The tribe did negotiate a new deal but state lawmakers refused to ratify it. That's what led to a lawsuit in which a federal judge said the tribe can continue to offer Class III games without sharing revenues because the state violated a provision regarding exclusivity.

Tribal officials met with Gov. Rick Scott (R) on Tuesday but both sides were mum on a potential agreement, FloridaPolitics.com reported.

Since 2010, the tribe has shared $1.7 billion with the state.

Read More on the Story:
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Had Legislators Followed Rick Scott a Year Ago, Gambling Mess Would've Been Over (The New Times Broward-Palm Beach 12/8)
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