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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

Goin’ Hollywood: World Poker Tour Takes $1 Million Main Event To Seminole Hard Rock

The World Poker Tour makes its way to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, which will host the Lucky Hearts Poker Open in January.

Posted on: December 3, 2020 | | JR Duren

Just Perfect: Florida Resident Claims Share Of FOX Super 6 $1 Million Grand Prize

Eight entrants claimed shares of the $1 million grand prize via the FOX Super 6 contest - including one player from Florida.

Posted on: November 26, 2020 | | JR Duren

New Hours, Guidelines As Florida Casinos Remain Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In March, casinos in Florida shut down amid the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Certainly they felt the sting of the closures. But by the summer’s end, many had opened again. At this point, all of the state’s major casinos remain open for business. However, each property has specific hours of operation and patron protocol. […]

Posted on: November 20, 2020 | | JR Duren