Prospect of online casino gaming axed from Seminole Tribe Compact House Speaker Chris Sprowls announced Monday that Florida will no longer pursue online casino gaming as part of its Compact with the Seminole Tribe. The announcement marks a major blow to gaming enthusiasts and those hopeful to broaden gambling in the state. Speaking atop the House rostrum, Sprowls explained that many lawmakers shared a specific concern regarding the provision. “Some language in the compact could be construed to lead to the backdoor expansion of online gaming,” Sprowls said. “Even the mere possibility of this was unacceptable.” Sprowls and others, including Gov.