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Florida Passes Bill to Expand Gambling

Sunday May 10, 2009
On Friday the Florida Legislature easily passed a bill that will expand gambling in the State. The bill authorizes Gov. Charlie Crist to negotiate a compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe, giving them exclusive rights to blackjack, baccarat and other table games at its casinos in Broward and Hillsborough counties, and Las Vegas-style slot machines at all of its seven casinos. Crist now has until Aug. 31 to come to an agreement with the Tribe within the confines of the legislation. The finalized compact will then have to be ratified by the Legislature.

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