About PlayFL
PlayFL publishes the latest news and information about legalized gambling in Florida. If you’re curious about who we are, how we work or what to do if you need to reach us, you are on the right page.
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What is PlayFL
PlayFL is an affiliate news site. As a result of our affiliate partnerships with top gambling companies, there are advertisements for legal gambling options on various pages throughout the site. However, none of the companies advertised have any editorial control or influence over any of the content we publish. We do not and will not ever accept any kind of paid advertising offers or content for the site.
PlayFL is part of Catena Media’s network of sites. Catena Media is a publicly traded international corporation headquartered in Malta and listed on NASDAQ Nordic. Everything we do is available for regulatory scrutiny where interested regulators have jurisdiction. We do not and will never cover, promote or do business with offshore gambling sites. Catena’s business is strictly confined to legal gambling.
Catena Media is licensed as a registered vendor in each state where a license is necessary. This is not a requirement in Florida currently. Still, if the state government decides that media outlets in general or Catena Media specifically must apply for a license, we will do so.
PlayFL is one of the most prominent sources of news and information about Florida’s gaming options on the Internet. We have pages about the places you can visit, the kinds of games you can play, and what gambling activities you can expect to find in the future.
The PlayFL Mission
PlayFL strives to be one of the most trusted sources for everything about the Sunshine State’s gambling industry. We aim to be a resource for local members of the media, industry followers, and Florida gamblers by providing expert news reporting and other in-depth informational resources about specific gambling outlets and the industry’s broader trends.
By keeping our readers informed with up-to-date information, PlayFL is devoted to maximizing the experience of each Florida gambler. Whether it’s brick-and-mortar or online gaming, we seek to give you the rundown on legal gambling options in the state.
The PlayFL editorial process
The first step for any PlayFL news story is to gather the information—not just a summation of the information from a third party but the source itself.
For example, when discussing or recapping one of the several legal updates in the Florida sports betting lawsuit, PlayFL writers will comb through the legal documents filed with the court to retrieve the relevant information. They will contact legal experts if anything is unclear or for information about what the developments mean for the industry.
Or if there was a regulatory issue, PlayFL would contact the Florida Gaming Control Commission directly or contact local law enforcement for clarification.
Gossip, rumors, or hearsay won’t appear on PlayFL. We publish stories and pages only after we have confirmed them. You may see the occasional opinion piece, but the opinions espoused will be based on accurate reporting and objective data.
Once the facts are gathered, writers will draft the piece. Every writer with a byline on PlayFL is either a full-time employee of Catena Media or a heavily vetted freelancer with existing contracts. We do not accept guest submissions or posts at any time. PlayFL generates all of its content internally and in collaboration with our editors and reviewers.
Then, copy and content editors begin a detailed refining procedure. These individuals have years of experience in editing and gambling. Multiple sets of eyes correct the piece for grammar and appearance and fact-check the writer’s claims. Every word on the site is reviewed by the site’s managing editor, Steve Schult.
While we strive for accuracy at all times, sometimes there are oversights. If you see any information you believe to be incorrect, please let us know by contacting Steve Schult directly. Please describe the page in question and/or provide a link.
Getting in touch with PlayFL
Whether a local gambler has a question or a media member seeks a greater understanding of any aspect of Florida gambling, the PlayFL staff is happy to help. Are you a local bettor seeking the nearest poker room? Or are you a reporter trying to understand the ramifications of the latest regulatory change? Send any and all inquiries to Steve Schult, managing editor of PlayFL.
For any other questions or if you want to get in touch, feel free to write us at [email protected].
The PlayFL Staff
Every person helping to create content on PlayFL is a professional with years of experience as a journalist or within the gambling industry. Here’s who’s behind the operation.
Managing Editor: Steve Schult
As Managing Editor of PlayFL, Steve will stay on top of all things related to the Florida gaming industry. He is also a veteran of the gambling world. The native New Yorker started covering high-stakes tournaments in 2009 for some of poker’s most prominent media outlets before adding the broader U.S. gaming market to his beat in 2018.
Contributor: Adam Hensley
Adam Hensley is a journalist from Des Moines, Iowa, with experience covering online sports betting and gambling across Catena Media. His byline has appeared in the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and sites within the USA Today Network. Hensley graduated from the University of Iowa in 2019 and spent his college career working for the Daily Iowan’s sports department, both as an editor and reporter.
Contributor: Dan Holmes
Dan Holmes is a contributor for PlayFL with plenty of experience under his belt. Dan has written three books about sports and previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball.
He also has extensive experience covering the launch of sports betting in other states, including Ohio, Massachusetts and Maryland. Currently, Dan is residing in Michigan with his family.
Contributor: Cheryl Coward
Cheryl Coward is a writer for PlayFL with an award-winning background in sports journalism. She started her career as a news reporter in Washington, D.C., but her die-hard fandom of women’s basketball led to her founding Hoopfeed.com in 2007.
For her coverage of the WNBA on Hoopfeed, Coward received the 2023 WBCA Mel Greenberg National Media Award. The honor goes to the journalist who has had a positive impact on the growth and exposure to the sport of women’s basketball.
Contributor: Phil West
Phil West is a longtime journalist based in Austin, Texas, whose bylines have appeared in The Daily Dot, Nautilus, Pro Soccer USA, Howler, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle. He has also written two books about soccer.