The Formular DRIFT Blackjack Event was held at the Aliante Casino on July 30th, 2009. Steve Choi finished in 1st place. The Wings for Life charity is the main beneficiary of the event.

Florida officials gave Gov. Crist and the Seminole Tribe until August 31st, 2009 to make a new gaming compact. But there are some issues that might hinder the creation of a new compact.

Gov. Crist and the Seminole tribe have until August 31st, 2009 to make a new gaming agreement. George Lemieux said that he hopes that the legislature will participate in the talks.

The lawyers for Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminoles started preliminary talks on July 1st, 2009. Both sides are hopeful to make a new agreement before August 31st, 2009.

Rushmore Casino officials announced on July 20th, 2009 the launched of their blackjack tournament. Players can choose from multi-table and single table tournaments.

The Seminole Hard Rock Casino offered casino table games classes on July 15th, 2009. Some of the games that participants learned are blackjack and let it ride poker.

The negotiations between Gov. Crist and the Seminoles are on hold to wait if the legislature will modify their gaming bill. But Rep. Bill Galvano said that they will not change their mind on the bill.