Monthly Archives: October 2009

Florida gaming talks between government and Seminole Tribe at impasse, says Fla. House Speaker

Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul says Seminole Indian gaming talks are at an impasse and he has asked a federal agency to intervene.

The speaker of the Florida House of Representatives says talks are at an impasse. Continue reading

Did You Know…

The national prevalence rate for lifetime pathological gambling is only 0.8%. In comparison, alcohol dependence is 13.8%, drug dependence is 6.2%, and major depression is 6.4%. Indian Tribes have model programs for problem gamblers. In many areas, like Arizona, North Dakota and Connecticut, Indian Tribes are the primary funding source for such programs.
-Quick Fact