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Florida Lottery Sales Reach $9.7B for Fiscal 2025-26 as Scratch-Offs Lead Growth

Florida Lottery sales climbed to $9.7 billion in fiscal 2025-26, with scratch-offs driving much of the increase and $2.36 billion generated for the state’s education trust fund.

Hard Rock Bet New Jersey Mega Jackpot Tops Record $2.4 Million With No Winner Yet

Hard Rock Bet says its New Jersey Mega Jackpot has passed $2.4 million, setting a new high for the operator’s online casino progressive in the state.

Dragon Link slot jackpot hits $1.31 million at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa

An Ocala resident won a $1,305,986 Dragon Link grand jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, according to Gambling911.

WNBA deletes post showing Bueckers and Reese appearing to bet on game, says it ‘missed the mark’

The WNBA said a social media post showing Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese appearing to bet $400 on a game was intended as lighthearted but “missed the mark,” and the league said the players will not be punished.

Jean Laurent claims fourth major-series trophy at 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open

Jean Laurent added another title to his Seminole Hard Rock résumé, officially winning Event 17 of the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open after a heads-up chop in Hollywood.

Ohio Sports Betting Handle Climbs to $658.9M in June as Revenue Slips 8%

Ohio sportsbooks combined for $658.9 million in June wagers, but gross revenue still fell 8% from a year earlier to $68.9 million.

3 Arrested In Tampa Hotel Robbery Case After Suspect Met Victim At Seminole Hard Rock Casino

Three people were arrested in connection with an armed robbery outside a Tampa hotel after investigators said the victim had met one suspect earlier that morning at Seminole Hard Rock Casino.