A view of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Tampa, Florida. Photo from Facebook
The Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida headed into mediation over the Class III gaming compact. The state hasn't formally responded to the tribe's official request, The News Service of Florida reported. But both parties have agreed to move forward with attorney Loretta Gastwirth as the mediator even as they have met to discuss a new deal. The gaming compact was signed in 2010. It requires the tribe to share revenues in exchange for regional exclusivity on Class III games, including table games. Key provisions of the deal expired on July 31. The tribe, however, has continued to offer blackjack pending resolution of the matter. The tribe will also continue to make revenue sharing payments to the state. Since 2010, more than $1 billion has been shared. Get the Story:
Florida, Seminole Tribe headed to mediation over casino agreement (The News Service of Florida 8/26)
Related Stories
Seminole
Tribe returns to Class III gaming compact negotiations (8/24) Seminole Tribe reports no progress on Class III gaming talks (08/10)
Editorial: Seminole Tribe is a good gaming partner for Florida (8/3)
Seminole Tribe reiterates request for mediation in casino dispute (7/28)
Seminole Tribe reports lack of progress in casino pact dispute (7/27)
Editorial: Negotiate new casino compact with Seminole Tribe (7/22)
Opinion: Renew Class III gaming compact with Seminole Tribe (7/14)
Seminole Tribe waits on response in Class III casino compact talks (07/06)
Editorial: Extend Class III casino compact with Seminole Tribe (06/30)
Seminole Tribe accuses state of violating Class III casino deal (6/25)
Join the Conversation
