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Online Sports Betting On The Way To Florida (Kinda), Courtesy Of Princess Cruises

Just off the coast, Princess Cruises will offer sports betting for guests. That's as close as legal wagering will get to Florida for now.

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | JR Duren

BetMGM Branding On Display At Daytona 500, Courtesy Of Richard Childress Racing

Just a few months after partnering with NASCAR, BetMGM signed a deal with Richard Childress Racing in time for the Daytona 500.

Posted on: February 11, 2021 | | JR Duren

Want To Bet On Super Bowl LV? Florida Bettors Better Pack Their Bags

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set for Super Bowl LV, Florida residents likely want to get skin in on the game. Here are the closest places to legally do so.

Posted on: February 5, 2021 | | JR Duren

Home-Field Non-Advantage? Why Super Bowl Odds Don’t Root For The Home Team

The Tampa Buccaneers are playing for an NFL title on its own field. But that hasn't had much impact on their Super Bowl odds against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Posted on: February 4, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Waiting For The Dough: Friendly Presidential Election Bet Turns Into Florida Lawsuit

What began as a relatively friendly wager surrounding the winner of the Presidential election has since become a Florida lawsuit.

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | JR Duren

Blowout To Blew It: Ranking Each Super Bowl Ever Played In Tampa

Ahead of Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes, we take a look at the four previous Super Bowl games played in Tampa. And rank them.

Posted on: February 2, 2021 | | George Myers

New Year, No Dog Racing: Florida Says Goodbye to Greyhound Tracks

In 2018, Florida voters passed Amendment 13. A result of that decision came to fruition Dec. 31, 2020, as the last dog racing tracks in the state closed for good.

Posted on: January 8, 2021 | | JR Duren

Try, Try Again: Florida Senator Proposes Sports Betting Legislation That Died In 2020

Sen. Jeff Brandes submitted legislation to legalize sports betting, similar to a proposal made in 2020. That effort died. Could 2021 be any different?

Posted on: January 4, 2021 | | George Myers

Could Georgia Considering Sports Betting Influence Neighboring Florida To Do Same?

Lawmakers in Georgia will consider the legalization of sports betting. Could the Peach State influence Florida to do the same?

Posted on: December 31, 2020 | | JR Duren

Could Latest Hard Rock Digital Platform Help Florida Legalize Sports Betting?

Hard Rock International launched a digital gaming and sports betting platform. How could it affect the future of legal sports betting in Florida?

Posted on: December 21, 2020 | | JR Duren