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Senate sends Crist questions on gambling deal

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The Associated Press

Published: September 15, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - The Senate has sent Gov. Charlie Crist's office a long list of questions about his latest gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.

The questions are mostly technical, like the definition of net gambling profits and the state's share of profits is calculated. There are also questions about legal liability, exclusive rights to games and more.

The Supreme Court ruled Crist wasn't authorized to sign an original agreement because he didn't get legislative approval, and lawmakers later sent Crist an outline of what they wanted in a second deal.
The new agreement goes beyond the scope of what lawmakers approved and Senate President Jeff Atwater says that's a concern.

Crist wants to call a special session to get the deal approved.

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