When Carlos Jose Gutierrez lost money in a slot machine at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino early this morning, deputies say he didn't just walk away. ...more

August 4, 2008

This chickadee warbles with a country accent. Growing up in northwestern Pennsylvania, JoDell was nicknamed Chickadee by her family because of her childhood habit of singing all day from the moment she awoke. She still sings the country music her family loved. ...more

July 12, 2008

One of the best summer pleasures returns for a second season when "Burn Notice" heats up the USA cable network at 10 tonight. ...more

July 10, 2008

Las Vegas-style slot machines are still beeping and blinking at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino off Interstate 4 in Tampa, but a state Supreme Court ruling on Thursday left lawyers, lawmakers and Seminole officials scrambling to determine the future of tribal gaming in Florida. ...more

July 4, 2008

The state Supreme Court has scrapped the agreement that allowed the Seminole Tribe to offer Las Vegas-style slot machines and blackjack card games at its casinos. ...more

July 3, 2008

TAMPA - In a business that has long been considered impervious to recessions, casino operators in Las Vegas say that money is tight and profits are down. ...more

July 1, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) -- Blackjack and baccarat are among the card games making their debut at a Hollywood casino. ...more

June 22, 2008

The Seminole Tribe of Florida plans to take another bite out of the Big Apple. ...more

June 19, 2008

TAMPA - It might have seemed like bad news for Glen Upchurch of Clearwater on Monday night when his Texas hold 'em poker hand of four sixes was cracked by a straight flush. ...more

June 11, 2008

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino auctioned off guitars signed by celebrities May 23 to raise money for The Angelus, a home for the severely disabled in Pasco County. More than $11,000 was raised in the silent and live auctions. ...more

June 4, 2008