Florida Tax Watch releases a report on the economic impact of the Seminole Compact. Florida Tax Watch Report
SB-836 Relating to Gaming
Summary: An omnibus gaming bill modifying the pari-mutuel code.
Recent Action: Favorable with CS by Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means; 11 Yeas, 8 Nays
SB-788 Relating to a Gaming Compact
Summary: Provides for the conditions relating to a tribal-state gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe.
Recent Action: Amended in House: Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 84 Yeas / 27 Nays); In Senate returning messages
The House Seminole Compact Committee was presented with an evaluation of the economic impact of the tribal-state compact – March 20, 2009
Senate legal analysis: Seminole Gambling Compact Illegal
Read the Senate’s independent legal analysis of the Seminole Compact here.
Orlando Sentinel
March 4, 2009 — U.S. Supreme Court rejects Seminole appeal: Indian gaming is a long shot in Florida Legislature
St. Petersburg Times
January 26, 2009 — McCollum tells high court not to review Seminole plea
Miami Herald
December 9, 2008 — Lawmakers to review Crist’s gambling compact with Seminoles
St. Petersburg Times
November 24, 2008 — McCollum renews call for halt to Vegas-style gambling
International Business Times
October 31, 2008 — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive Vice President Retires
Tampa Tribune
October 17, 2008 — Tampa’s Seminole Hard Rock Casino postpones addition of blackjack
