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Gov. Bush Pushes for Tribal Compact

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – (PRESS RELEASE) --Negotiations between the state and tribes over an expansion of Indian gaming rights will soon take on new urgency, Gov. Jeb Bush said.

"A day after signing a bill that allows Broward County's four pari-mutuel operators to install slots, Bush told reporters that his administration is `going to get more engaged now' in developing a compact between the state and the tribes.

"The Seminoles and Miccosukees started talks months ago with the state government to allow the tribes to install Las Vegas-style slot machines, known as `Class III' gaming devices, at their casinos. Those talks have not come to an accord.

"The tribes have said they are entitled to upgrade their current video lottery terminals, or Class II, machines, because of voter and state government approval of similar slot machines in Broward County.

"…Bush, a staunch gambling opponent, reiterated that he hopes to use the compact to cap gambling in Florida, perhaps limiting Class III machines to Broward County…"

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