May 27th, 2008
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The largest poker tournament in Florida history comes to Broward County this weekend, a tribute to the games popularity and to the near monopoly power of the Seminole Tribes casino empire.
As many as 210 players will pay $3,000 apiece to enter the three-day event, which begins Friday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The entry fee and potential first prize of more than $125,000 — exact figures depend on the final player count — dwarfs what is allowed by state law at Browards racetrack casinos and is made possible by the recent gaming compact between the tribe and Gov. Charlie Crist.
Seminoles big-money poker tourney angers racetracks — – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Author Contact Info: John Holland
