Blackjack Rolls On At Seminole Hard Rock Casino In Florida

Blackjack has arrived in South Florida and it does not appear that it will be going away any time soon. The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida is continuing to offer the table game even after a state Supreme Court ruling against them.

The state Supreme Court has voided a compact between the Seminole Indians and Governor Charlie Crist that allowed for the tribe to offer blackjack and baccarat at their casinos in the state.

At first, it was not known what the Seminoles' legal team was going to decide. After several weeks, however, it is clear that they have decided that doing nothing would be their best option right now.

The Seminoles have continued to offer blackjack at the Hard Rock and have no plans on stopping the games anytime soon. It does not appear that the authorities are in any rush to shut down the games either.

The chances are strong that once this case goes Federal, that the Seminoles will win the right to offer the game anyway. They are, by law, allowed any games that are legal under state law. Broward County has legalized Vegas style slots for their pari-mutuels.

Vegas style slots fall under Class III gaming. Blackjack and baccarat also fall under that same class. The Seminoles have argued that if Class III gaming is allowed, then they are within their rights to offer the game.

The Seminoles still might not want to go the Federal route. There is a chance they will negotiate a new compact with legislators from the state.

In the meantime, until any negotiations take place, it is business as usual for the Hard Rock. That means blackjack continues, regardless of what the state Supreme Court ruled.

July 22, 2008
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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