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Phil AmmannNovember 5, 2015

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is taking to the airwaves with a new ad urging the public to pressure Gov. Rick Scott and state legislators to “get it done” and renew the gambling agreement known as the Seminole Compact. Signed in 2010, the Compact allows the Tribe to offer blackjack and other banked card games […]

Gary FineoutOctober 2, 2015

A far-reaching court ruling that could have opened the door to slot machines at dog and horse tracks across Florida has been reversed. The 1st District Court of Appeal on Friday ruled that slot machines could not be installed at a facility 25 miles west of Tallahassee. The decision was unusual because the same court […]

Brendan FarringtonSeptember 17, 2015

Jeb Bush said during Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate that Donald Trump wanted casino gambling in Florida. Trump said “I did not.” “I promise, if I wanted it, I would have gotten it,” Trump told Bush during the exchange. Bush replied, “No way, man.” But the fact is, Trump wanted it and didn’t get it […]

Associated PressApril 9, 2015

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South Florida voters may get a chance to tell legislators whether they want Las-Vegas styled casinos. A Florida House panel on Thursday voted in favor of a stripped-down gambling bill. Legislators removed a provision to allow two casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but agreed to let county commissioners hold referendums on whether casinos should […]

Brendan FarringtonApril 6, 2015

The Florida Senate will consider extending an agreement with the Seminole Tribe that allows blackjack and other card games at six casinos for a year in an effort to buy time on a complicated issue. Regulated Industries Committee Chairman Rob Bradley said he’ll take up a proposal next week that would allow the games to […]

Phil AmmannMarch 25, 2015

A new TV ad from the Seminole Tribe of Florida says they have “met or exceeded” expectations by providing more than $1 billion in gambling revenue to fund education, support services and help control gaming. The Tribe launched its third 30-second television ad Wednesday, airing first in Tallahassee followed by media markets across the state. […]

James CallMarch 9, 2015

It was a day of testing at the state Capitol. The House Education Committee took about an hour to dispose of an overhaul of Florida’s school accountability system. The measure reducing testing and allowing an earlier start date of the school year sailed through with a few concerns expressed and a unanimous vote. While the […]

Associated PressMarch 3, 2015

The Seminole Tribe is running television ads in hopes of convincing lawmakers to renegotiate its gambling compact. The ads began airing Tuesday, the day after a major gambling bill was filed that would allow two massive casinos in South Florida and allow slot machines at dog tracks in Palm Beach and Lee counties The 30-second […]

James CallJanuary 9, 2015

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli said he has no strong feelings about gambling but when talking about cards, he knows how to hold them – close to his chest. A card game provision in a gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe expires in August. The overall agreement gives the tribe exclusive rights to table games […]

Mitch PerryDecember 31, 2014

Some of these are outright predictions, but most of these stories are events that we’ll be watching for in 2015. 1 – Florida State’s reign as national champions ends January 1, 8:30 p.m. eastern time. It was great while it lasted, but the Noles’ uncanny run of luck and two-year undefeated run comes crashing down on New […]

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Seminole Tribe ad calls Rick Scott, lawmakers to “get it done” with new Compact

Florida court reverses itself on slots

Donald Trump tells Jeb Bush he didn’t want Florida casino, but he did

South Florida voters may get chance to vote on casinos

Senate to seek extending gambling compact by one year

Seminole Tribe releases 3rd TV spot calling for Compact renewal

The day that was in Florida Politics — March 9

Seminole Tribe airs ad in support of new gambling compact

Speaker Steve Crisafulli plays Seminole Compact cards close to the vest

Things to watch for in 2015