Less than two weeks ago the Seminole Tribe of Florida surprised the state by expanding its gambling options at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel off Orient Road in Tampa. ...more

November 22, 2008

Visitors to Florida might have a tough time telling whether it's an anything-goes playground or the tip of the Bible Belt. ...more

November 8, 2008

Few observers of Florida's gambling mess are surprised that it has come to this puzzling point. ...more

July 8, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist appears to have scored a financial touchdown, but the Legislature is challenging the play. House Speaker Marco Rubio says Crist stepped over the line when he negotiated a gambling tax to be paid by the state's tribal casinos. ...more

December 3, 2007

Gamblers soon may be doubling down at the Hard Rock casino east of Tampa after Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday announced a deal allowing card games such as blackjack along with upgraded slot machines at Seminole Tribe facilities. ...more

November 15, 2007