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Florida's Seminoles added $1 million more to Desantis' re-election bid

Seminole Tribe Donates $1 Million To Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Campaign

The Seminole Tribe gave Gov. Ron DeSantis $1 million for his re-election bid. They have given his campaign a total of $4 million.

Posted on: August 17, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Jake Paul wants to TikTok-ify sports betting with Betr

Social Media Mogul Jake Paul Wants To TikTok-ify Sports Wagering With Betr

Paul hopes to "TikTokify" sports betting through micro-betting on his Florida-based app. The venture raised $50 million in funding.

Posted on: August 16, 2022 | | JR Duren

Filings in Florida Sports Betting Appeal

What To Expect In The First Filings Of The Florida Sports Betting Appeal

The first filings in the Florida sports betting appeal are scheduled for later this week and John Holden breaks down the possible arguments.

Posted on: August 15, 2022 | | John Holden

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Concludes With Victory Worth Nearly $1 Million

Poker pro Sergio Aido won more than $900,000 in the $5,300 Championship to wrap up Seminole Hard Rock's largest series of the year.

Posted on: August 12, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Florida Gaming Commission says no to more jai-alai

FGCC Denies Request By Orlando Pari-Mutuel To Add Jai-Alai Matches

In its third meeting since a merger with the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, the FGCC denied Orlando Jai-Alai's request to add matches.

Posted on: August 11, 2022 | | Steve Schult

Florida Jai-alai Teams Complete Draft, Primed For Season 2 of ‘Battle Court’

With the completion of the league's second-ever draft, Florida's professional jai-alai league, Battle Court, is ready for Season 2 at Magic City Casino

Posted on: August 10, 2022 | | Tyler Andrews

Move To Bring Back Adult Game Rooms in Jacksonville Meets Resistance

A bill to bring back adult game rooms in Jacksonville has met resistance. The measure's sponsor says it would increase public safety.

Posted on: August 8, 2022 | | JR Duren

Hard Rock Poker Open the largest poker tournament in Florida history

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Draws Largest Field in Florida History

With 7,703 entries in the series' first event, the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open set a new record for Florida's largest poker tournament.

Posted on: August 5, 2022 | | Hill Kerby

Attorney says Judge erred in Florida gaming compact ruling

Gaming Attorney Says Court Erred In Florida Online Sports Betting Ruling

An Indian law attorney doesn't believe the US District Court in Washington, DC, ruled correctly in vacating the Seminole compact with the state of Florida.

Posted on: August 5, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Is The Florida Lottery Positioning To Go Private?

Is the Florida Lottery considering going private? Sifting through its 2021 financial report indicates the state may be thinking about it.

Posted on: August 3, 2022 | | JR Duren