Gambling News by House of Odds

TALLAHASSEE - Republican Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Indians are close to a deal that could bring the state more than $100 million a year, while allowing the tribe's casinos to offer Las Vegas-style slot machines and possibly card games like blackjack.Florida, Seminole Tribe close to deal on expanded gambling (Bradenton Herald)

By AMAN BATHEJA Gambling Web sites like to attract customers, not controversy. But the Costa Rica-based 5Dimes.com got both last month when it began taking bets on this week's football game between Southlake Carroll and Miami Northwestern. It wasn't the first high school game on which the site had taken bets, but it inspired national outrage (on the bright side for Carroll fans, the Dragons were .Online gambling thrives despite law (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

NORTH BEND The Mill Casino-Hotel may soon lose its status as the only game in town if North Bend City officials support one councilors idea to allow social card playing in the city.NB councilor suggests card-room ordinance (The World)

Gov. Charlie Crist may be nearing a deal with the Seminole Tribe on gambling at its casinos, however, House and Senate leaders said Monday that any agreement has to be approved by the Legislature.Seminoles May Hit Jackpot With Gambling Deal (CBS4 Miami)

Momentum for Gov. Charlie Crist's potential gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe slowed Monday.Lawmakers want a say in gambling deal (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

As Gov. Charlie Crist nears a deal with the Seminole Tribe on gambling at its casinos, House and Senate leaders said Monday that any agreement has to be approved by the Legislature.Fla. Lawmakers: Approve Gambling Compact (AP via Yahoo! Finance)