Slot machines start spinning despite Rubio's lawsuit

The compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist may be tied up in court, but that isn't stopping the tribe from bringing in about a 1,000 Las Vegas styled slot machines that will start operating on Monday at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino near Hollywood.

The tribe is taking this step even though the state Supreme Court has yet to rule on House Speaker Marco Rubio's lawsuit that contends that Crist is not allowed to unilaterally reach a compact with the tribe. More here.