Location: Florida

03/18/25 11:14 AM

OPINION: Florida’s thoroughbred legacy under attack from decoupling bills

  • David O’Farrell, Tallahassee Democrat
The author is a third-generation Florida horseman and general manager of Ocala Stud For nearly 70 years, my family has poured everything... more
03/07/25 12:03 PM

Florida: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa names Lu Tsai Vice President of Asian Player Development

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa has appointed Lu Tsai at its Vice President of Asian Player Development. Tsai will... more
03/06/25 3:35 AM

Florida: Punta Gorda discusses gaming in the city amid Sunseeker casino rumors

  • Alex Orenczuk, WFTX-TV
Punta Gorda’s City Council discussed gambling within city limits at Wednesday’s meeting, after a resident brought up concerns about the... more
02/28/25 3:12 PM

Florida lawmakers file bills to expand gambling prohibitions, potentially making way for igaming

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
Two bills were introduced in the Florida legislature this week that would expand the state’s ban on gambling to include “sweepstakes... more
02/25/25 12:02 PM

Florida: Gaming Control Commission takes action against seven convenience stores

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
The Florida Gaming Control Commission recently took enforcement action against illegal gambling operations at seven convenience stores in... more
02/25/25 11:42 AM

Florida non-tribal casino revenue up 1.6% year-over-year in January

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
Florida’s eight non-tribal slots casinos generated $59.7 million in net slot revenue in January, up 1.6% from the previous year’s... more
02/23/25 5:26 AM

Florida horse industry wary of bill that would decouple racing and gambling

  • Austin L. Miller, Ocala Star-Banner
Critics of HB 105 say that, if it passes during the legislative session that kicks off next month, it will cripple Marion County’s... more
02/20/25 3:46 AM

Florida horse racing leaders form group to lobby state legislators against casino decoupling

  • Matt Hegarty, Daily Racing Form
A group of racing industry participants have formed a group to lobby against a bill that would allow Gulfstream Park to decouple its racing... more
02/18/25 12:08 PM

Florida: Seminole Brighton Bay names Aaron Mollura Director of Marketing & Promotions

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino in Florida has appointed Aaron Mollura Director of Marketing & Promotions. “Aaron has... more
02/11/25 3:26 PM

Florida: Three arrested in illegal gambling house in Tampa, police say

  • Katelyn Massarelli and Ariel Plasencia, Fox 13
Three suspects are behind bars after police said they busted an illegal gambling house in Tampa on Sunday. The Tampa Police Department said... more