Florida Sports Betting Archives

Playtech deal suggests Hard Rock Digital worth $4 billion, from playfl.com

Playtech Deal Suggests Hard Rock Digital Could Be Worth $4 Billion

Assuming Playtech bought a 2% share in Hard Rock Digital, it values HRD at $4 billion — $3.5 billion more than Rush Street Interactive.

Posted on: March 31, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

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

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

Florida horse racing features seven-figures in purses

Florida Horse Racing Features Seven-Figures Of Purses This Weekend

PlayFL's horse racing expert Dave Bontempo previews the action with more than $1 million up for grabs at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.

Posted on: March 10, 2023 | | Dave Bontempo

WA sports betting lawsuit dismissal helps Seminole Tribe in Florida

Washington Lawsuit Dismissal Gives Seminole Tribe Hope In Florida

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Washington sports betting model. It gives the Seminole Tribe hope for the same in Florida.

Posted on: February 28, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Legal expert says decision to shut down Florida sports betting was completely wrong, from playfl.com

Legal Expert: Shutting Down Florida Sports Betting Was ‘Completely Wrong’

Nova Southeastern University Law Professor Bob Jarvis explains why he believes Judge Dabney Friedrich will have her ruling overturned, which would immediately relaunch Florida sports betting.

Posted on: February 23, 2023 | | Steve Schult

DC Court of Appeals Florida Sports Betting

Legal Minds Provide Optimism For Return Of Florida Sports Betting

A trio of legal experts believes there is a good chance the D.C. Court of Appeals will overturn the district court decision.

Posted on: February 17, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Florida sports betting oral arguments provide hope for return

Opinion: Oral Arguments Provide Optimism For Florida Sports Betting Return

PlayFL legal expert John Holden believes the hearing provided evidence the appellate judges could reinstate the 2021 Florida gaming compact.

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | | John Holden

Parties Make Final Pleas In Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit

The Seminole Tribe, the Department of the Interior, and West Flagler Associates all made their case to judges at the D.C. Court of Appeals.

Posted on: January 4, 2023 | | Steve Schult