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Trial over Seminole casinos to wrap up Wednesday

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A crucial federal trial that could shape of the future of gambling in Florida is wrapping up. Attorneys for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state will give their closing argumentsĀ Wednesday. The second day of trial on Tuesday revolved primarily around the testimony of top gambling regulators.Ā The trial could decide whether the tribe can continue to have blackjack tables at their Florida casinos. The state and Seminoles reached a deal in 2010 that allowed blackjack but that provision expired…

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Dana Young backed out of blackjack talks, Seminole Gaming CEO says

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The head of the Seminole Tribe of Floridaā€™s gambling operations Monday testified that the Florida Houseā€™s Republican Leader disengaged in 2015 during blackjack renewal talks. The next thing Jim Allen knew, state Rep. Dana Young of Tampa was announcing her own legislative package, an overhaul of state gambling law that cut out the tribe. Based on her bills, ā€œthere clearly seemed to be an intention to expand gaming in the state,ā€ said Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming. Allen testifiedĀ during this…

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‘Good faith’ at issue in Seminole Tribe blackjack trial

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Questions of ā€œgood faithā€ were the nub of the first day of trial between the state and the Seminole Tribe over its ability to keep offering blackjack to casino customers across Florida. Lawyers for both sides Monday focused on the elemental question of who was right and who was wrong in the beginning of this weekā€™s trial in Tallahassee. Or rather, who reallyĀ broke the deal. The state and tribe are suing each other after lawmakers earlier this year failed to…

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Seminole Tribe now fully controls Hard Rock brand

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida has consolidated its control over the “Hard Rock” hotel and casino brand, buying out the remaining rights from the owner-operator of Las Vegas’Ā Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The deal was announced Friday in a news release. The terms were not made public. The acquisition means “the Hard Rock brand has now been united for the first time in more than 35 years under one controlling ownership,” said Jim Allen,Ā Hard Rock International’s chairman andĀ Seminole Gaming CEO.…

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James E. Billie ousted as head of state’s Seminole Tribe

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With less than a week before a trial over their blackjack games begins, the Seminole Tribe of FloridaĀ has removed James E. Billie as tribal chairman. Billie was ousted Wednesday in a 4-0 vote of the tribe’s governing council, Law 360 reported,Ā citing ā€œvarious issues with policies and procedures of the chairmanā€™s office.” Gary Bitner, spokesman for the tribe, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Sun-Sentinel reportedĀ a special election will be held in the next monthĀ to elect a…

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Florida political parties raise millions ahead of primary

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In the months leading up to the crucial primary election, Florida’s two political parties and affiliated committees took in millions from gambling interests, utility companies and others with a stake in the outcome of this year’s contests. Campaign fundraising reports filed late Friday showed that the Florida Democratic Party raised $4.72 million in cash compared to $4.1 million to the Republican Party of Florida over the last five months. This is the first time in years that the Democrats have…

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Greenberg Traurig had another million-dollar quarter, compensation reports show

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The second quarter was another strong quarter for Greenberg Traurig, which reported earning more than $1 million between April 1 and June 30. The Tallahassee-based firm reported a median compensation of nearly $1.06 million for its work lobbying the Florida Legislature in the three-month period. The earnings mean the firm will likely once again be among the Top 5 earners in the state. “It’s an exciting time for Greenberg,” said Gus Corbella, the senior director of government law and policy.…

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