Seminole Tribe faces deadline on gaming deal

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  

The Seminole Tribe and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) are reportedly close to an agreement for a Class III gaming compact.

The tribe and Crist face an August 31 to reach a deal. Prior news reports highlighted the tribe's concerns with revenue-sharing and the lack of exclusivity for Class III games.

“My understanding is that it’s going pretty well,” Crist told WCTV of the talks.

The tribe has been offering slot machines and table games under a compact that was approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. A state court later said Crist overstepped his authority.

Get the Story:
Gambling Deal Close (WCTV 8/25)
Gambling Deal Close (Capitol News Service 8/25)
Deadline looms for gambling agreement between state and Seminoles (The Tampa Tribune 8/25)