Gambling News - 'Florida'
Casino
March 20, 2026
Florida Fails to Finalize Gambling Crackdown Bills
Florida lawmakers closed their 2026 legislative session without approving any comprehensive measure aimed at curbing illegal gambling, despite months of debate and multiple proposals moving through the process. Disagreements Sink Gambling Reform Efforts in Legislature Several bills addressing unlicensed gaming machines, online betting, and sweepstakes-style platforms gained traction during the session. However, differences between the […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
Steve Wynn Transferred $32M Florida Mansion to Stepson, Ending Family Feud
A few weeks ago, former casino magnate Steve Wynn transferred a $32 million mansion in West Palm Beach, Florida, to his stepson, Nick Hissom, aiming to resolve a longstanding family feud between the two, which stems from a raunchy music video the latter made. Wynn Transfers Expensive Mansion to His Stepson Last year, Wynn and […]
Lottery
February 26, 2026
Florida Lottery Lists Its Top Winners for November 2025
The Florida Lottery has announced its biggest winners for November 2025, which included three separate players who won $1 million each. The players’ names were released 90 days after they won, in accordance with Florida law. Arcadia Scratch-Off Ticket Fan Secured $1M On February 24, the Florida Lottery announced that three players won seven-figure […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Florida’s Gambling Helpline Is Seeing More People Calling, Texting for Help
Florida is experiencing a surge in texts and calls to its gambling helpline, indicative of more people facing gambling-related harm and issues brought on by their participation in online sports betting specifically. Florida Continues to See a Rise in Gambling-Related Problems According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, there were 1,355 calls in 2024 […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Florida Lottery Ticket Wins $2M in Time for Valentine’s Day
The Powerball did not drop last week, but this makes little difference to one lucky winner who scooped a $2-million payout in time for Valentine’s Day The player, who bought their ticket in Florida, missed the $142.3 million prize pool, clawing a bite of it instead, with a seven figure consolatory win instead. Not much […]
Sports
February 6, 2026
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Big Game, Pledges Winnings to Cancer Research
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is putting a very public stake on this year’s championship game, but the real focus is not the final score. During a press conference, Newlin said he plans to place a $1 million bet on the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. If the wager pays off, […]
Lottery
January 30, 2026
Two Florida Lottery Players Win Millions from Scratch-off Tickets
Two players in Florida have become the state’s latest millionaires after scratching their lucky tickets. These included a player of Homosassa, as well as a player of Boynton Beach. Homosassa Man Fired Up After Winning $2M from Scorching Hot 7s According to the lottery’s recent announcement, Antonio Gaspar, a 65-year-old player from Homosassa, had won […]
Casino
January 30, 2026
New $1M Dragon Link Jackpot Drops – Find Out Where
A Dragon Link slot machine at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has minted another major winner. The latest lucky soul to have bagged a grand prize will be walking away with $1,061,635 under their belt, after they placed a $25 bet on Tuesday, January 27. This comes only a month after someone else won a $1.3-million […]
Casino
January 22, 2026
New Seminole Hard Rock Property in Florida Adds Dragon Link
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida has recently had exciting news to report with the iconic property launching the new and improved $2 Million Dragon Link high-limit slot experience locally, and expanding its portfolio of excellent games. Seminole Hard Rock Continues Dragon Link Expansion in Florida The $2 Million Dragon Link […]
Lottery
January 20, 2026
Florida Player Wins $2M from Jackpot Triple Play Ahead of MLK Jr. Holiday
A lucky player in Florida has become $2 million richer after winning the top prize from the lottery’s Jackpot Triple Play game. The win was scored on Friday, just in time for MLK Jr. Holiday. The Latest Jackpot Triple Play Top Prize Landed The official Florida Lottery website shows that a lucky player in Lakeland […]