Florida reaches new gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. &mdash; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe on Friday that would greatly expand gambling in state, including the introduction of legalized sports wagering. </p>
<p>The tribe would be allowed to offer sports gambling at its casinos in South Florida and near Tampa and will be allowed to license horse tracks, jai-alai frontons and former dog tracks to accept such wagers on its behalf for a share of the income, according to a memo by state Senate President Wilton Simpson to his members. </p>
<p>The tribe will also be allowed to introduce craps and roulette at its casinos, including the popular Hard Rock Casino near Fort Lauderdale. </p>
<p>The 30-year compact between the state and tribe must still be considered by the Legislature at a special session that will begin May 17, according to the memo. </p>