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The compact authorizes the Seminoles to control sports betting with servers located on reservation property. But bettors could place wagers using the internet anywhere in Florida. Also, qualified pari-mutuels including the Daytona Beach Racing & Card Club would be allowed to "perform marketing or other services" for the tribe's sports book. The deal is expected to help the state recoup $2.5 billion over the next five years, according to the governor's office. The Legislature would have to ratify the compact, which could be done during a special session the week of May 17. That all could ...

Some concerned state gambling deal could lead to online, mobile betting Published: April 28, 2021 6:02 PM EDT Updated: April 28, 2021 6:18 PM EDT Recommended A landmark gambling deal is changing the game inside Florida casinos, but it could also open the door for more online betting. Gov. Ron DeSantis generated lots of excitement in the state when he signed a new deal with the Seminole Tribe recently to bring — among other things — sports betting to Florida. “As people dig deeper, I think there’s sort of a growing concern that we might not be seeing this roll out quite as quickly as h...

By Erica Rodriguez The Governor and Seminole Tribe Chairman have signed a new gambling compact. The deal could bring the state at least $2.5-billion over the next five years and sports betting to the state. With just a week to go in the Florida legislative session, the House Speaker has announced he and the Senate President have agreed to hold a special session the week of May 17th. They'll use the time to ratify the gaming compact. But attorney and gambling expert Daniel Wallach believes the deal could be dead even before the first wager is made. It must get the approval of the U.S. Departm...

By Erica Rodriguez The Governor and Seminole Tribe Chairman have signed a new gambling compact. The deal could bring the state at least $2.5-billion over the next five years and sports betting to the state. With just a week to go in the Florida legislative session, the House Speaker has announced he and the Senate President have agreed to hold a special session the week of May 17th. They'll use the time to ratify the gaming compact. But attorney and gambling expert Daniel Wallach believes the deal could be dead even before the first wager is made. It must get the approval of the U.S. Departm...

By Erica Rodriguez The Governor and Seminole Tribe Chairman have signed a new gambling compact. The deal could bring the state at least $2.5-billion over the next five years and sports betting to the state. With just a week to go in the Florida legislative session, the House Speaker has announced he and the Senate President have agreed to hold a special session the week of May 17th. They'll use the time to ratify the gaming compact. But attorney and gambling expert Daniel Wallach believes the deal could be dead even before the first wager is made. It must get the approval of the U.S. Departm...