Florida voters on Tuesday approved an amendment that strips the state legislature of the power to expand gambling, including sports betting,
Amendment 3 says the only way casino gambling can be approved is through a statewide initiative placed on the ballot by citizen petition. Exceptions were made for casinos on Indian reservations.
Among those strongly backing the measure were the Walt Disney Co. and the Seminole Tribe of Indians, which owns casinos in the Fort Lauderdale and Tampa areas.
Opponents included some horse and dog track operators. They accused Disney and the Seminoles of not wanting competition for tourist dollars.