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Michael Mayo weighs in on gambling
Our news columnist, Michael Mayo, gave his take after reading the 105-page compact, and as usual he thought of points I have not.
Not that they're all good ideas. He suggests swapping out Seminole Hollywood Classic blackjack for Immokalee.
Not going to happen. Southwest Florida legislators would then vote against the compact.
But he points out the door would still be open for blackjack at racinos, and he praises the Legislature for putting a small dent in the Seminole Tribe's sovereign nation status.
Your thoughts?
NICK SORTAL began playing 3-card "gut" and "Indian poker" on high school band trips, early training for his...
Comments
I think the tribe has no reason to sign this. Not only is it worse than the previously negotiated compact but it also helps the competition.
Posted by: Mark | May 19, 2009 4:43 PM
Good recap by Mayo. The parimutuals are still going to get crushed by the Tribe. Too much competition overall. The only save for the parimutuals would be a sudden re-birth of the horse racing industry.
It would be real nice if somehow the Isle and Gulfstream could get sports betting alongside the normal slate of horse/kennel racing coverage. Nothing like March Madness to help with a bottom line.
Posted by: The Dentist | May 19, 2009 5:09 PM