'Craps, Roulette & Sports Betting': Florida Senate Approves 30-Year Gaming Deal With Seminole Tribe

Miami FL

19 May, 2021

9:41 AM

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CBS Miami May 19, 2021 With little debate, the Florida Senate approved a massive 30-year gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Tuesday. House approval is expected Wednesday, and lawmakers appear ready to roll the dice even though the threat of lawsuits is looming large. The Tribe has guaranteed the state $500 million a year for the next five years. Estimates in the Senate Tuesday were that Florida would receive between $20 and $30 billion over the 30-year compact. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.