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Gambling Governor Loses His Deal In High-Stakes Game Over Casinos
Few observers of Florida's gambling mess are surprised that it has come to this puzzling point. ...more
July 8, 2008
Sapp Honored At Retirement Party
TAMPA — Friends and former teammates from the Bucs gathered at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino on Saturday night to honor Warren Sapp. ...more
June 29, 2008
Hard Rock Set To Christen Vegas-Style Slot Machines
TAMPA - The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa celebrates its official launch of Las Vegas-style slot machines Thursday. ...more
April 30, 2008
Man Played The Slots After Parents Slain, Police Say
About three hours after Pasco detectives think Jackie Lee Braden killed his mother and stepfather, he was feeding slot machines at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa and ordering drinks. ...more
February 23, 2008
Casino Pact Takes Effect
The Seminole Tribe of Florida's agreement with Gov. Charlie Crist took effect Monday to allow Las Vegas-style slot machines and card games, such as blackjack, at Seminole establishments, including the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, an attorney for the tribe said Monday. ...more
January 8, 2008
City Delays Decision On Columbus Hotel
The city council has postponed a decision to approve an extended-stay hotel on Columbus Drive to allow developers to meet with residents. ...more
December 29, 2007
Political Quibbles On Gambling Threaten Loss For State Treasury
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
Crist Hopes For Jackpot From Indian Gaming Pact
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
Crist Deals State Strong Hand In Taxing And Limiting Casinos
Given that Florida voters already opened the door to slot machines, Gov. Charlie Crist struck a good deal with Native American tribes to give taxpayers a cut of gambling profits while also stopping the spread of new casinos. ...more
November 15, 2007
Arrest Made In Casino Fight
Acting as the primary aggressor in a fight, a St. Petersburg man attacked two people with a beer bottle at Seminole Hard Rock Casino on Sunday, Seminole police say. ...more
October 29, 2007
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