Florida nixes proposed Seminole gaming deal

SeminoleRejectedFlorida Governor Charlie Crist’s snow white hair may have just turned a whiter shade of pale now that his proposed deal to allow expanded gambling at Seminole Indian casinos has been rejected 17-0 by a Republican-dominated House committee. However, the turf war between the tribe and parimutuel betting operators over who gets to offer what services to Florida residents is far from over. Read more.