The state of Florida is heading towards becoming one of the top casino gambling destinations in the United States. When they reach that point, analysts will likely point at current governor Charlie Crist as the main catalyst. That day has not yet come, however, On Thursday, Crist lost his bid to have a rehearing in front of the state Supreme Court. The justices had previously ruled against the compact that he signed with the Seminole Indians.

Ladbrokes Plc, the world's largest publicly traded gaming company, can't offer gambling in the Netherlands without a permit, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled. The Harrow, England-based company violated Dutch law by allowing national residents to place bets on its Web site, the court said in a ruling today. The decision is contingent upon whether European Union tribunals rule the bloc's antitrust regulations supersede national gaming laws.

Skycity Entertainment chief Evan Davies has become the second casino chief executive this year to pay the price for underperformance, after the board announced his immediate departure yesterday. It comes two months after the company revealed a 23 per cent fall in interim profit and as the trans-Tasman operator steers through a major restructure - which is likely to lead to the sale of some of its assets - potentially leaving it a prey for James Packer's Crown Gaming and private equity.