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Jul 18, 2008 11:24 pm US/Eastern
Seminoles Ask Court To Reconsider Gambling Ruling
Gov. Crist Also Filed Motion
TALLAHASSEE (CBS4) ―
The Seminole Tribe and Gov. Charlie Crist are fighting back against a Florida Supreme Court decision that ruled their expanded gambling pact was illegal.
The tribe, along with Gov. Crist have filed motions which asks the Florida Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that invalidated a deal expanding gambling at Indian casinos.
The motion filed by Crist's office argues that the Florida justices went too far in curtailing the governor's authority to negotiate with the tribe.
In early July, the justices ruled 7-0 against a compact Crist signed with the tribe to allow Las Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack and baccarat games at its Florida casinos.
The high court sided with legislative leaders who challenged the compact. They argued Crist cannot make such an agreement without the Legislature's approval.
The tribe had 15 days after the high court's July 3 ruling to ask for a rehearing, however, rehearings are rarely granted, particularly when rulings are unanimous.
The tribe plans to continue the Vegas-style games at its Hard Rock resort near Hollywood until there's a federal court order, telling them to stop.
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