Location: Florida
EDITORIAL: Casinos are still a bad idea for Miami Beach. Yes, even at the Fontainebleau
It happens every few years: feverish talk of bringing casinos and gambling to Miami Beach. It’s happening again now. And again, it’s an... more
Florida: Legislature considers bills to eliminate and increase penalties for illegal slot machines
Illegal slot machines have long been a problem in Florida. In May 2023, the Tampa Bay Times published a story that claimed there were 70... more
Seminole Hard Rock promotes Keith Sheldon to President of Entertainment and Brand Management
Seminole Hard Rock Monday announced the promotion of Keith Sheldon to Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International President of Gaming and... more
Fontainebleau owner pours money into PACs as bills could bring casino to Miami Beach
The billionaire owner of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach made hefty donations in recent months to Florida lawmakers who could help him... more
Florida may use Seminole gambling money for wildlife corridor
Legislative leaders may use gambling money to help pay for further expansion of a state wildlife corridor and other environmental projects.... more
Florida Gaming Commissioner: Sports bettors show fervor in first month
Bills Mafia infiltrated the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino last weekend, painting the casino with a hue of royal blue and red before... more
Hard Rock, Seminole Gaming to continue support for victims of human trafficking
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Tuesday announced that their ongoing commitment to fighting human trafficking will include new... more
Florida: Fantasy sports dispute surfaces as state deals with online gambling expansion
As the Seminole Tribe offers online sports betting in Florida, a dispute over fantasy sports is heating up amid efforts by gambling... more
Florida: Sports betting opponents’ final plea to Supreme Court is don’t let DeSantis usurp voters’ power
The Florida Supreme Court could rule on sports betting any day now, experts say, though it’s also possible the case will stretch on for... more
In latest legal move, pari-mutuel operator argues Florida’s compact with Seminole Tribe ‘smuggles’ wagering into state
West Flagler and Associates Tuesday morning filed its latest Florida Supreme Court response in the case that could decide the future of... more
