If blackjack is your game...and you've been waiting to hit the Seminole Hollywood Hard Rock Casino to try your hand....you better head over as soon as you can.  The Florida Supreme Court finally ruled on the suit that claimed Gov. Charlie Crist had no authority to sign the Gaming Compact with the Seminoles.  The court agreed and said that he didn't have the right to sign it without the approval from the state legislature. 

While Blackjack and other table games are possibly a bust for the Seminoles, the class III slots (Vegas-Style) will probably stay put...at least in Broward.  Since the state allows them in the pari-mutuals, there is a good argument that the Seminoles should be allowed to have them....with no taxes of course.

The table games are still open at the Hard Rock Hollywood, but for how long is the question.  The state courts really have no impact on Indian Gaming so the Seminoles are waiting on a Federal investigation on the decision.  There is also a pending lawsuit from the owners of the Isle Casino (in Pompano) in Federal court to block table games in Seminole properties.  The games could operate for a month or longer...no one knows.  They could be shut down or continue to operate.  It's a 'gamble' at this point.

Are table games really that bad?  Why not open it up to all facilities and give Florida the opportunity to offer some quality and variety in gaming....along with bringing in some additional revenue.  We need to stay ahead and think of ways to improve our tourism in these tough times.  Lets face it...gas prices are not going down.  We need to live with high airfare and giving tourists another reason to visit (besides just the beach) might just work.  Lastly, how can you pass up all that tax revenue??