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Illegal Gambling Crackdown Bill Advances From Florida Senate Committee

A bill advancing in the Florida legislature would crack down on illegal gambling in the state and bring about harsher penalties.

Posted on: April 1, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

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State Lawmakers Seek Harsher Penalties For Unlicensed Online Gambling in Florida

Bills in the Florida legislature would create new penalties for people accepting and placing wagers online without approval from the state

Posted on: March 3, 2025 | | Derek Helling

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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Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Exempting Gaming Regulators From Public Records

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 692 into law, which gives Florida Gaming Control Commission members and their families a public records exemption.

Posted on: July 2, 2024 | | Phil West

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Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Fails To Pass Florida Legislature

Daily fantasy sports will stay in a "gray" area of the law in Florida after a bill that would have regulated the industry did not advance.

Posted on: March 8, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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FL Senate Bills To Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports Clear Another Hurdle

Two companion bills that would legalize and regulate daily fantasy sports in Florida have advanced in the state Senate.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

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Fontainebleau Owner Restarts Legislative Push For Miami Beach Casino

Fontainebleau owner Jeffrey Soffer donated millions to Florida politicians, renewing his lobbying efforts for a casino at his resort.

Posted on: January 22, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

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Pair Of Daily Fantasy Sports Bills Filed For 2024 FL Legislative Session

In what appeared to be a quiet year legislative year for FL gaming, two daily fantasy sports bills are already awaiting lawmakers.

Posted on: January 9, 2024 | | Steve Schult

Native Florida tribes could gain state recognition under proposed bill

Legislation Would Create Pathway To State Recognition For Florida Native Tribes

The Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes are the only two native tribes recognized by the state. That could change with new legislation.

Posted on: February 9, 2023 | | TJ McBride

Florida Legislature

Illegal Gambling Crackdown Bill Advances From Florida Senate Committee

State Lawmakers Seek Harsher Penalties For Unlicensed Online Gambling in Florida

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

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Exempting Gaming Regulators From Public Records

Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Fails To Pass Florida Legislature

FL Senate Bills To Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports Clear Another Hurdle

Fontainebleau Owner Restarts Legislative Push For Miami Beach Casino

Pair Of Daily Fantasy Sports Bills Filed For 2024 FL Legislative Session

Legislation Would Create Pathway To State Recognition For Florida Native Tribes

GiddyUp Debuts In Florida With New Casino-Style Experience

Florida Gaming Commission Funding Still Undecided by Lawmakers

Why Floridians Can’t Play Craps And Roulette: Seminole Casinos And The State

Legislative Session Extended, But Sweeps Bans Off the Table in Florida

Florida Bills Seeking Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling Move Forward

Gov. DeSantis Isn’t a Fan of Decoupling Slots at Gulfstream Park

Join Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bets With $250,000 In Prizes

Gulfstream Park Slots ‘Decoupling’ Bill Advances From House Committee

Magic City Casino Giving Hundreds A Chance To ‘Sing Your Way to $100K’

State Lawmakers Seek Harsher Penalties For Unlicensed Online Gambling in Florida

Florida Gaming Control Commission Sends Cease-And-Desist Letters To Three Offshore Gaming Operators

Direct Democracy Remains Florida’s Best Chance at Gambling Expansion

Hard Rock Tampa’s $65 Million Renovations Include Expanded Buffet, More Slots, and Smoke-Free Hotel Rooms

Miami Heat Makes Hard Rock Bet Its Official Sportsbook Partner

Gulfstream Park Could Offer Slots With or Without Live Races Under New Legislation