Legal Opinion
Florida House of Representatives v. Crist
Supreme Court of Florida
Decided July 3, 2008No. SC07-2154PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtCantero, J.
After almost sixteen years of sporadic negotiations with four governors, in November 2007 the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida signed a gambling “compact” (a contract between two sovereigns) with Florida Governor Charles Crist. The compact significantly expands casino gambling, also known as “gaming,” on tribal lands. For example, it permits card games such as blackjack and baccarat that are otherwise prohibited by law. In return, the compact promises substantial remuneration to the State.
The Florida Legislature did not authorize the Governor to negotiate the compact before it was signed and…
2Cases cited36 opinions
- Seminole Tribe of Florida v. FloridaSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
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- California v. Cabazon Band of Mission IndiansSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. PatakiNew York Court of Appeals · 2003
- State v. CottonSupreme Court of Florida · 2000
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