Comparative Monthly Slot Numbers for August: Gulfstream up 10% over previous year, Isle of Capri down 5%, Mardi Gras plummets another 22%.  August Slot Report

Florida Pari-Mutuels call criticized the Compact as one-sided, saying, “The revised compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe released today is a terrible deal for the people of Florida. – Izzy Havenick, Vice-President of Southwest Florida Enterprises, parent company of Flagler Dog Track and Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track.  Read the entire statement here.

Governor Crist signs a new Gaming Compact with the Seminole Tribe.  Read the compact here. 
Read the governor’s press release and highlights of the Compact here.
Read the governor’s transmittal letter to Senate President Jeff Atwater and Speaker Larry Creutel.