Some news clips:

Does he favor repealing the (slots) amendment? "I do. I do," Crist
said. "I don't think we need to expand it (gambling)." The St. Petersburg
Times, 12/06/05

Crist renewed negotiations in January after they broke down under former
Gov. Jeb Bush. Crist, who has said he opposes the expansion of gambling, said he
nonetheless supports giving the Seminoles Vegas-type slots as long as it will
result in more money for the state. Miami Herald, June 28,
2007

Crist was asked by a reporter in late April when the legislation was
approved if it constituted a gambling expansion. His reply: "It's all in the eye
of the beholder, I suppose. It depends on whether or not they're things that
already exist. I think my approach to it is to see what passes and then have a
chance to evaluate it." Crist allowed the bill to become law without his
signature -- or without his veto either. … "I thought that it was important that the
Legislature had adopted it," Crist told the St. Petersburg Times. "You know, I'm
not a big fan of gambling, so I thought it was appropriate to respect their work
and let it become law." The Ledger
(Lakeland, FL), July 09, 2007

 
''I oppose the expansion of gambling,'' Republican Gov. Charlie
Crist said repeatedly during his campaign. Granted, he said it with a wink and a
nod, as casino boss Donald Trump hosted fundraisers for his campaign, and the
gambling industry and the Indian tribes poured in millions of dollars. But he
said it. ''I oppose the expansion of gambling,'' he said. Crist refused to
elaborate. At one point, a campaign spokeswoman explained: "When (he) says he's
against the expansion of gambling, that's just what he means.''  Miami Herald, June 30, 2007