Seminole Tribe sues the state despite progress in gaming talks

After weeks of intense negotiations with the Gov. Rick Scott and legislators, Jackpot Bet Online the Seminole Tribe of Florida broke its silence Monday and reported that "significant progress" is underway to renew its gaming compact with the state but also filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing the state of not negotiating in "good faith" -- just in case things don't work out.

Jackpot bet online finds out about this story and presents it to you. For more related stories or sports news visit our site or Jackpot Bet Online facebook page. "The Tribe believes that a legislative solution would be in the best interest of the State and the Tribe,'' the Seminoles said in a statement Monday, after filing a lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee. It added, however, that the lawsuit was necessary "in order to protect its interests and Jackpot Bet Online those of the 3,100 employees and their families whose jobs are in jeopardy." The Tribe, which owns the Hard Rock Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, faces an Oct.