State House Speaker Larry Cretul asked federal gaming authorities Wednesday to shut down the Seminoles Tribe's card tables and Vegas-style slot machines, slap the tribe with hefty fines, or both. ...more

October 22, 2009

Some lawmakers want the state to crack down on businesses they say are acting as "co-conspirators" with the Seminole Indians to offer blackjack and other casino-style games. ...more

January 14, 2009

Some lawmakers want the state to crack down on businesses they are acting as "co-conspirators" with the Seminole Indians to offer blackjack and other casino-style games. ...more

January 13, 2009

Last year, Gov. Charlie Crist signed off on a gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe. Now Florida's Supreme Court has ruled that Crist lacked authority to do that. ...more

October 5, 2008

The games go on at Seminole casinos as lawyers, lawmakers and tribal officials deliberate the arcane world of gaming law and Indian sovereignty in the wake of a court ruling that voided an agreement between the state and the tribe. ...more

July 21, 2008

The Seminole Tribe could add card games such as blackjack and baccarat, but not more exotic table games, to the state's gambling menu under a proposal being discussed by the governor's office and the tribe. ...more

September 8, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist could be overstepping his authority if he is considering allowing Indian casinos to have higher-end Class III gaming such as blackjack and craps, according to an opinion released Thursday by Attorney General Bill McCollum. ...more

September 7, 2007