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Florida Regulators Shut Down Five Illegal Gambling Operations in Brevard County

Five establishments offering illegal casino games were shuttered by law enforcement in conjunction with an investigation by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) earlier this month. More than $845,000 was seized in the communities of Melbourne, Merritt Island, and Palm Bay in Brevard County during those raids. The FGCC also coordinated the seizure of two illegal […]

Posted on: December 13, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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Hillsborough Police Arrest Suspect in Hard Rock Casino ‘Toilet Bomb’ Case

A man suspected of having placed remote-controlled explosive devices in the washroom at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, has been arrested and is awaiting trial. Forty-six-year old Bryan Robert Eckley was arrested by Hillsborough County law enforcement on Oct. 30, following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. According to officials, […]

Posted on: November 7, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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Seminole Tribe Commits $1 Million to Hurricane Relief

The largest gaming operator in Florida donated $1 million to relief efforts after a pair of hurricanes recently ravaged their home state.

Posted on: October 17, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Analysts Say Commercial Sportsbooks In FL Could Benefit Seminoles Too

Analysts at Regulus Partners said that a strategic partnership between commercial sportsbooks and the Seminoles could be mutually beneficial.

Posted on: October 16, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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Hard Rock CEO Hints at Commercial Sportsbook Entry into Florida

Hard Rock CEO Jim Allen said partnering with commercial sports betting companies in Florida is not out of the question.

Posted on: October 11, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Hurricane Milton Puts Some Florida Casinos on Pause

The Seminole Tribe limited operations at several of its casinos, while pari-mutuels near the Gulf Coast closed until the storm passes.

Posted on: October 9, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Florida Lottery Wants You to Know ‘It’s Good Fun’ to Play

The Florida Lottery has unveiled a new campaign with the slogan: "It's Good Fun," highlighting that proceeds fund education in the state.

Posted on: October 8, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Seminoles Launch Charitable Initiatives For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

With its PINKTOBER campaign, gambling at the Seminole Tribe's flagship property in October will help fund breast cancer research.

Posted on: October 4, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Florida Lottery’s $47 Billion Toward Education Is Second-Most in US

The Florida Lottery crossed the $47 billion mark in lifetime educational contributions, making it second all-time behind only New York.

Posted on: September 30, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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World Poker Tour is Bringing a Sweepstakes Online Poker Room to FL

Florida poker players will have another online poker option when the WPT launches ClubWPT Gold in early 2025.

Posted on: September 27, 2024 | | Adam Hensley