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$211K seized as detectives raid illegal gambling houses in Lake County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: $211K seized as detectives raid illegal gambling houses in Lake County, sheriff’s office saysDetectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office moved in on four illegal gaming establishments, making off with hundreds of thousands of dollars in seized assets and cash.
Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court
Read full article: Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest courtOpponents of online sports betting in Florida have lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling.
Florida residents can gamble on The Super Bowl for first time ever. Here’s what you can bet on
Read full article: Florida residents can gamble on The Super Bowl for first time ever. Here’s what you can bet onIn Florida, residents ages 21 and over can place bets through Hard Rock Bet, which is the state’s sole online sportsbook managed by the Tribe.
Seminole Hard Rock sports betting app goes live in Florida, offers limited access. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Seminole Hard Rock sports betting app goes live in Florida, offers limited access. Here’s what you need to knowAfter two years of legal drama, the Seminole Tribe made its Hard Rock Bet app available to some Florida users Tuesday.
Seminole Tribe will start in-person sports betting in Florida in December
Read full article: Seminole Tribe will start in-person sports betting in Florida in DecemberThe Seminole Tribe is ready to roll the dice on in-person sports betting in Florida, even as legal challenges continue in the federal and state court systems.
Fight over sports betting in Florida now heading to state Supreme Court
Read full article: Fight over sports betting in Florida now heading to state Supreme CourtThe groups who have been suing to stop the Seminole Tribe from implementing sports betting in Florida have now taken their case to the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida sports betting fight could go to US Supreme Court
Read full article: Florida sports betting fight could go to US Supreme CourtArguing that the outcome of the case could represent a “blueprint for expanding gaming outside of Indian lands,” owners of two Florida pari-mutuels plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state violates federal law.
Court sides with government, but Florida sports betting question not settled
Read full article: Court sides with government, but Florida sports betting question not settledA federal appeals court says the law does not prohibit Florida’s compact with the Seminole Tribe to allow online sports betting. However, the ruling may not be the final decision on the future of online sports betting in the state.
Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limbo
Read full article: Attorney explains why legalized sports betting in Florida is still in limboAs the NFL season gets underway, fans in 30 states can place legal wagers on their favorite matchups. That’s not the case in Florida, though, as the deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe remains tied up in federal court.
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
Read full article: 5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVIAs is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
Proposal to turn former jai alai fronton into new development hits roadblock in Seminole County
Read full article: Proposal to turn former jai alai fronton into new development hits roadblock in Seminole CountyA proposed project to redevelop the former Orlando Jai Alai in Seminole County hit a roadblock at the Seminole County Commission Tuesday.
Federal government’s next move unclear in Florida gambling fight
Read full article: Federal government’s next move unclear in Florida gambling fightAs the Seminole Tribe pursues a legal battle to regain control over online sports betting in Florida, the federal government has not decided whether to launch an appeal.
Federal judge rejects Florida sports betting deal
Read full article: Federal judge rejects Florida sports betting dealCalling it a “fiction,” a Washington, D.C.-based judge rules that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of online sports betting in Florida violates a federal law that regulates gaming on tribal lands.
Federal officials defend Florida’s Seminole Tribe online sports betting deal
Read full article: Federal officials defend Florida’s Seminole Tribe online sports betting dealThe U.S. Department of the Interior has fired back against allegations that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting in Florida violates federal law, pointing to a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to allow the tribe to accept bets from throughout the state.
Florida sports betting compact comes under court scrutiny
Read full article: Florida sports betting compact comes under court scrutinyA Washington, D.C.-based judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice until Tuesday to explain whether a sports-betting provision in the deal between the Seminoles and Florida is in keeping with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which lays out the framework for tribal gambling.
Seminoles Try to Block Rival Gambling Proposals
Read full article: Seminoles Try to Block Rival Gambling ProposalsAfter nailing down a deal that gave it control over sports betting in the state, the Seminole Tribe is trying to clinch its status as Florida’s “800-pound” gambling gorilla by squashing two proposed constitutional amendments backed by potential competitors.
Florida House approves gambling bill with Seminole Tribe but legal challenges expected
Read full article: Florida House approves gambling bill with Seminole Tribe but legal challenges expectedThe state will receive at least $2.5 billion over the next five years and an estimated $20 billion over the course of the 30-year deal.
Florida Legislature sets plans for gambling special session
Read full article: Florida Legislature sets plans for gambling special sessionHouse and Senate leaders set the stage for a special legislative session to consider a gambling deal that Gov. Ron DeSantis hammered out with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Trump Casino Miami? Florida gambling bill raises possibility
Read full article: Trump Casino Miami? Florida gambling bill raises possibilityTrump doesn’t own any of those, but could buy one and move the license to his Trump National Doral property. Even though Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are close allies, any bill would face opposition from other tourism and gambling interests. Armando Codina said gambling revenue would be siphoned to Tallahassee, while leaving Doral, Miami Beach and Miami to deal with the increased crime and social problems casinos would bring. “When it comes to my opposition to casino gambling, there are no parties,” Codina said.
There’s an entire month dedicated to gambling awareness -- here’s what it’s all about
Read full article: There’s an entire month dedicated to gambling awareness -- here’s what it’s all aboutProblem Gambling Awareness Month is held each March to raise awareness of the prevention, treatment and recovery services available for those who are adversely affected by gambling. “The purpose of the month is to help people have the conversation about problem gaming,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. Florida Lottery wants to ensure its players know the benefits of playing responsibly, and help them to do so. The Florida Lottery stands by its commitment to building responsible gaming best practices into all aspects of its operations. If you believe you have a problem, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 800-662-4357.
A whole ‘lotto’ changes are coming for Floridians, and we think you’ll like them
Read full article: A whole ‘lotto’ changes are coming for Floridians, and we think you’ll like themYou’re in luck, because the Florida Lottery has introduced a new version of the state’s flagship draw game, Florida Lotto. Players will have bigger prizes and better overall odds of winning this new version of Florida Lotto. (Provided by the Florida Lotto)So, what else can you expect to see with the new version of Florida Lotto? A Florida Lotto ticket has also increased from $1 to $2. So, are you trying to be one of the 1,000 millionaires created thanks to Florida Lottery?