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Even the mere possibility . was unacceptable, House Speaker Chris Sprowls said. John Kennedy & Jim Rosica, Capital Bureau USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA Minutes into a special session Monday on gambling, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls said he and Republican leadership had gotten future online and mobile casino gambling nixed from a proposed deal between the state and Seminole Tribe. And sports betting, still a go, now will not start till Oct. 15 at the tribe’s seven casinos, he added. “I realized many shared the same concern as I, that some language in the compact could be construed to lead to the backdoor expansion of online gaming, he told House members. Even the mere possibility of this was unacceptable. ....
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. ....
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A $2.5 billion compact with Seminole Tribe is approved by lawmakers that still faces federal, legal challenges gainesville.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gainesville.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.