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Governor Rick Scott has held meetings with high-rolling casino entertainment companies, but he’s not tipping his hand on whether he is willing to allow them to build up to five destination gambling resorts in the state. Florida currently has an exclusive deal that limits what games are allowed on Seminole reservations, but any expansion of gambling elsewhere would void the indian gaming compact. For now, Scott is holding his cards close to his vest.

“Right now I do not want our budget to be tied to gaming,” Scott said. “We already have gaming in the state and I’m fine with what they are doing. I’m not taking any position that I want to expand gaming or make any changes.”

Florida has a five year deal with the Seminoles. It’s unlikely any new ventures, if allowed, could be up and running much before the end of the indian deal.