Location: Florida
Sportsbooks cashing in big on younger audiences, college crowd across Florida
Nicotine and alcohol are the current kings of addiction on college campuses, but there may soon be a challenger to the throne. The... more
Fantasy sports regulation bill advances in Florida House
New regulations for large-scale fantasy sports betting could be on the way to Florida, as legislation setting up parameters for companies... more
EDITORIAL: Why does it take a billionaire (or two) to stop lawmakers pushing casinos on Florida?
It shouldn’t take a billionaire stepping in to make Florida lawmakers do what’s right. And yet, that’s pretty clearly what just happened in... more
West Flagler asks U.S. Supreme Court to review challenge of Seminole compact in Florida
A Florida pari-mutuel company is asking the US Supreme Court to take a look at the legality of the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact with the... more
Florida: Miccosukee Tribe’s new casino, the only stop on a lonely highway, opens next week
Six months after beginning construction, the Little Trail Casino in Ochopee, FL, is set to open on Wednesday, February 14, with a... more
Showdown in Florida over Fontainebleau casino averted after Miami billionaires oppose bill
A push to advance legislation that could bring a casino to the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach appeared to be on life support Wednesday... more
Florida House clears ‘illegal slot machine’ measure, but questions remain about clarity, ‘unintended consequences’
A House bill seeking to crack down on illegal gambling operations in the state has cleared its second committee, but concerns remain about... more
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
