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A Look At What Could Happen With The Florida Gaming Compact Court Case

PlayFL legal analyst John Holden breaks down all the different scenarios that could play out in the FL gaming compact legal battle.

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | John Holden

Seminole Hard Rock Named Best-Managed Company Again

Seminole Gaming was named best-managed company in the gaming industry. It was the second year in a row the company took the award.

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | JR Duren

You Can Buy Your Own Professional Jai-Alai Team

Thanks to Magic City Casino, you can buy your own professional jai-alai team, as long as you have $100,000 and a passion for the sport.

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Frank Weber

Florida Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets Quarterly Record

During the first quarter of 2022, Florida commercial gaming revenue touched all-time highs as non-tribal entities won $182 million.

Posted on: May 13, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Governor DeSantis Appoints Five Members To Florida Gambling Control Commission

Florida Gov. appointed and reappointed five members to the newest Florida gambling regulatory body, the Florida Gambling Control Commission.

Posted on: May 10, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Live Updates: Florida Sports Betting Launch News

Get the latest on Florida sports betting and gambling expansion developments here.

Posted on: May 9, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Leader Of FL Gambling Addiction Group Hates Idea Of Unifying Hotline

The Florida Council on Problem Gambling executive director criticized the idea of unifying the problem gambling hotline among all states.

Posted on: May 6, 2022 | | Steve Friess

Florida Derby Winner White Abarrio Eyes Kentucky Derby Upset

Outside of three horses listed as the favorites, White Abarrio at 10-1 odds is one of the few horses capable of a Kentucky Derby upset.

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | JR Duren

Seminole Tribe Pauses Revenue Share Payments To State

Until the legal battle surrounding the 2021 Florida gaming compact is resolved, the Seminole Tribe stopped making revenue share payments to the Florida government.

Posted on: May 3, 2022 | | Steve Schult

With Gaming Compact Pending, FL Sports Bettors Forced Back To Offshore Sportsbooks

In the absence of a licensed alternative, a Florida sports bettor details his first-hand experience using online offshore sportsbooks.

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Steve Schult