Steve Schult, Author at Play Florida

A picture of a rocket relaunching for a story about the Seminole Tribe's decision to bring back its online sportsbook, Hard Rock Bet.

Seminoles Relaunch Online Sportsbook Two Years After Feds Shutter It

The Seminole Tribe relaunched its online sportsbook nearly two years after a federal judge forced them to cease operations.

Posted on: November 7, 2023 | | Steve Schult

A picture of a sportsbook wall for a story about the Seminole Tribe's plans to relaunch sports betting in Florida on Dec. 7.

Seminole Tribe To Relaunch Florida Sports Betting In December

The Seminole Tribe announced Wednesday they will restart Florida sports betting and add roulette and craps to their casinos on Dec. 7.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Florida Derby Winner Forte Formally Listed As Kentucky Derby Favorite

The Kentucky-bred, Todd-Pletcher trained colt is a 3-1 favorite heading into Saturday's Run for the Roses. Tapit Trice is next up at 5-1.

Posted on: May 1, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Kentucky Derby Favorite Forte Among Four FL Horses Likely To Compete

The 2023 Florida Derby Champion highlights four Florida horses listed as "probable" to run in the Kentucky Derby.

Posted on: April 25, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Kentucky Derby is biggest gambling event in Florida, from playfl.com

With No Sportsbooks, Kentucky Derby Biggest Gambling Event In Florida

A complete breakdown of how, what and where you can bet on horse racing's most prestigious event from Florida.

Posted on: April 21, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Florida political divide helps Seminole Tribe's casinos

How Florida Geopolitical Divide Boosts Seminole Tribe’s Casino Monopoly

Nova Southeastern University law professor Bob Jarvis shows how the state's political divisions ultimately help the Seminole Tribe's casinos.

Posted on: April 17, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Florida schools in March Madness Final Four

Florida March Madness Success Leaves Massive Sports Betting Handle Sidelined

With two Florida schools in the Final Four of March Madness, the state misses out on a potentially massive sports betting handle.

Posted on: March 30, 2023 | | Steve Schult

West Flagler leases Magic City Casino for jai-alai

After Sale To Tribe, West Flagler Rents Magic City Casino From … Itself?

West Flagler Associates sold the casino to an Alabama tribe but will lease the jai-alai fronton from a "third party" to keep running jai-alai.

Posted on: March 28, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Hard Rock Digital Eyes Foreign Expansion With Playtech Partnership

The UK-based gambling firm purchased a minority stake in the Seminole Tribe-owned company. The tribe hopes the deal will help them expand beyond the U.S.

Posted on: March 23, 2023 | | Steve Schult

The FGCC approves Magic City Casino lease agreement

Florida Regulators Accept Unique Lease Agreement For Magic City Casino

The Florida Gaming Control Commission approved Magic City Casino's new lease, a big step in finalizing the casino's sale to Gretna Racing.

Posted on: March 17, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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