He added, though, Personally, I don’t think this is going to survive. The fight is just beginning, said John Sowinski, president of No Casinos, an anti-gambling expansion group, hinting at a challenge. He also led the campaign that got Amendment 3 on the ballot. We are committed to ensuring that the will of the people . will be respected, he added.
House OK d deal day after Senate
The House approved the compact 97-17, a day after the Senate endorsed it 38-1.
Wednesday’s House vote ends this week’s special legislative session, called solely to consider the massive deal.
No earlier than Oct. 15, the Seminole Tribe would be the state’s sports bookmaker for in-person casino, online and mobile app wagering.
$2 5 billion Seminole Tribe compact approved, still faces federal, legal challenges
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A $2 5 billion compact with Seminole Tribe is approved by lawmakers that still faces federal, legal challenges
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