Steve Schult, Author at Play Florida

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

Calvin Ridley details Florida sports betting suspension

NFL WR Suspended For Florida Sports Betting Details Experience

In a Players Tribune piece, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley details the leadup to the sports bets that got him suspended.

Posted on: March 15, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Is Florida next to launch online sports betting?

Massachusetts Launched Online Sports Betting. Is Florida On Deck?

Bay State gaming regulators allowed online sportsbooks to accept wagers last Friday. Is the Sunshine State next up? It's up to the courts.

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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