Friday, November 24, 2006

The Seminole Tribe of Florida wants to upgrade to Las Vegas-style ''Class
III'' slot machines, like those now allowed at Broward parimutuels. Here's
the difference between the tribe's current Class II games and the more
desirable Class III. Class II games: bingo, poker and off-track betting, in
which gamblers play against other players. Though the machines in the
Seminole casino resemble slots, they are electronically connected to other
players. Class III games: Vegas-style gambling: slot machines, blackjack,
craps and roulette. Those are games in which a player plays against the
house.