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DeSantis Signs Landmark Tribal Compact To Bring Sports Betting To Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an historic gaming compact with the Seminole to bring sports betting and increased gaming revenues to Florida.

Posted on: April 24, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Create Gaming Control Commission In Florida

A Senate bill advanced through committee this week that would create a Gaming Control Commission to oversee the majority of Florida gambling.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | JR Duren

Fortunate In Florida: Publix In Lutz Sells Winning $238 Million Powerball Ticket

A Publix in Lutz, Florida, sold a winning Powerball ticket worth $238 million. It's the third jackpot winner in Florida in just over a year.

Posted on: April 1, 2021 | | JR Duren

Back On Top: For Fifth Time In Six Years, Seminole Hard Rock Wins Gaming Industry Employer Of Choice Award

Seminole Hard Rock found its way back to the top as the gaming group took first place in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey.

Posted on: March 31, 2021 | | JR Duren

Florida Lawmakers Have Six Different Sports Betting Bills To Consider

Though none stand a strong chance of passing, there are six different bills addressing sports betting in the Florida state legislature.

Posted on: March 4, 2021 | | JR Duren

A Closed-Door Meeting Might Open Discussion On Gambling Expansion

While nothing is official and out in the open, parimutuels and the Seminole tribe have been talking with Florida lawmakers about gambling.

Posted on: March 25, 2021 | | JR Duren

You’re Out! Online Threats To Rays, White Sox Players Lead To Parlay Patz Guilty Plea

A sports bettor pleaded guilty in Florida after sending threatening messages to Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox players in 2019.

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | JR Duren

Settlement With Miami City Commission Sets Up Magic City Casino For Jai Alai, Card Room

After years of legal hurdles, it appears Magic City Casino can begin building a Miami jai alai facility with hopes of also adding a card room.

Posted on: March 2, 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

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

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DeSantis Signs Landmark Tribal Compact To Bring Sports Betting To Florida

Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Create Gaming Control Commission In Florida

Fortunate In Florida: Publix In Lutz Sells Winning $238 Million Powerball Ticket

Back On Top: For Fifth Time In Six Years, Seminole Hard Rock Wins Gaming Industry Employer Of Choice Award

Florida Lawmakers Have Six Different Sports Betting Bills To Consider

A Closed-Door Meeting Might Open Discussion On Gambling Expansion

You’re Out! Online Threats To Rays, White Sox Players Lead To Parlay Patz Guilty Plea

Settlement With Miami City Commission Sets Up Magic City Casino For Jai Alai, Card Room

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

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

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

Illegal Gambling Crackdown Bill Advances From Florida Senate Committee

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