Florida's two federally recognized tribes are entitled to offer slot machines but not other Class III games, the National Indian Gaming Commission told state lawmakers on Monday.

NIGC Chairman Phil Hogen said the tribes can offer the machines since the state constitution no longer prohibits them. He told the state Senate Regulated Industries Committee that the tribes can enter into a Class III gaming compact.

The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe have already asked Gov. Jeb Bush (R) to negotiate a compact. He has not responded.

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