New Vegas Style Slots Have Seminoles Ruling Gambling in Florida

When the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, was built, it was going to be tough for other casinos in the area to succeed. Now that the casino has added Vegas style slots, competing has become nearly impossible.

The Seminoles have drawn themselves up quite a compact with the state of Florida. They already were at the top of the casino industry in South Florida. The addition of Vegas style slots has just put them in an unbeatable position when it comes to revenue.

The Hard Rock has always been packed with customers. In addition to the slots and poker, it also offered many dining experiences, and live entertainment. All of that alone, had the casino at the top of the casino chain in the area.

Add to that, the soon to be blackjack and baccarat offerings, and expansion at the Coconut Creek location, and the result could be an eventual monopoly on gambling in the area.

"It was already cool to come down here and hang out. Now, with the additional gambling options I have, we will be here much more often," said Tim Sclobel, a patron at the Hard Rock.

Other casinos at pari mutual locations have been struggling to stay above water. they are paying high taxes, and are hurt each time the Seminoles are able to offer something they cannot.

April 4, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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