Plans Too Many For Expanded Gambling In Florida

In 2007 when Governor Charlie Crist signed a gambling compact with the Seminole Indians. The compact allowed for the Seminoles to bring Vegas style slots, blackjack, and baccarat to their casinos in exchange for revenue sharing with the state.

After the compact was signed, legislators in Florida decided to brought their case to the state Supreme Court, where the governor’s compact was voided.

The Senate has proposed full scale Vegas style casino gambling, the House wants to tone down the casino gambling in the state.

In the meantime, Governor Crist has been given the go ahead to re-start negotiations with the Seminoles.

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