Seminole Tribe strikes casino deal

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2002

Hard Rock Cafe International will open two casino resorts on Seminole land in Florida under a recently concluded multimillion dollar deal.

Hard Rock will get percent of gaming revenues or $3-million, whichever is greater, plus 3 percent of hotel room revenues. The tribe doesn't yet have authority to offer Class III games on reservation land.

Get the Story:
Seminoles to build Hard Rock resorts in Hollywood, Tampa (The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 5/3)
Robert Trigaux: Tribe's plan leaves casino foes in a Hard Rock place (The St. Petersburg Times 5/3)

Relevant Links:
The Seminole Tribe - http://www.seminoletribe.com
The Seminole Truth- http://www.seminole-truth.com

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