Location: Florida
Florida: Man wins women’s poker tournament, sparks heated debate
A man won a women’s poker tournament at a Florida casino over the weekend, sparking a heated debate on social media. David Hughes, of... more
Jai Alai at another crossroads as Battle Court Playoffs begin in Florida: will the matches draw bettors?
Jon Zulaica hails from the European jai alai aristocracy. Born in the cradle of the four-centuries-old sport in the coastal Basque town of... more
Fan sues NBA’s Washington Wizards and Bradley Beal, alleges assault in bet spat
A fan is suing Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and the team over a postgame incident March 21 in Orlando, Florida, alleging battery... more
SBC Summit Latinoamérica returns for its third year in Miami
SBC Summit Latinoamérica, Latin America’s premier igaming and sports-betting event, is poised to return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel... more
Inside Mattress Mack’s decision to make team-wide NIL deal with FAU basketball
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has built a reputation for his notoriously large sports bets. The owner of Houston’s Gallery Furniture won... more
NBA player under police investigation after spat with fan who lost bet
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is under police investigation after a postgame incident with a fan in Orlando, Florida, who claimed... more
Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL after yearlong suspension for gambling on games
NFL wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended during the 2022 season for gambling, was reinstated by the league on Monday. Ridley, 28,... more
Florida: Miami Beach mayor warns that federal rule could open door to new tribal casinos
Miami Beach’s mayor is asking the federal government to reject a proposed rule that he fears could make it easier for Indian tribes to buy... more
Poarch Tribe completes purchase of Miami’s Magic City Casino
PCI Gaming Authority’s purchase of the Magic City Casino has closed. A deed recorded Monday in Miami-Dade County lists the sale price as... more
Churchill Downs tops Street forecasts in Q4; adjusted earnings fall short
Boosts from the Kentucky Derby, which set marks for virtually every material metric, and from properties acquired in its deal for Peninsula... more
