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Florida House gives gambling counteroffer

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- As reported by the Palm Beach Post: "A counteroffer on casino gambling from the House on Friday has nothing about blackjack and slots for Palm Beach County but a second dog track could be in the cards.

"The legislature is trying to agree on a bid to the Seminole Indians to form a gambling compact that could bring in revenue for the state.

"The Senate earlier this week proposed slot machines at Palm Beach Kennel Club, if voters approved it, and blackjack for counties adjacent to Broward and Miami-Dade that had slots.

"The House's offer would allow Broward's dog track and two horse tracks to offer blackjack, but the tribe would be limited to blackjack only at its Hollywood Hard Rock Casino.

"Allowing blackjack anywhere was a big move for the House, the chamber's chief gambling negotiator said..."

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