Gambling News - 'Florida'
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 […]
Lottery
January 20, 2026
Florida Man Wins $15M from Scratcher, Takes $9M Lump-Sum Payment
The Florida Lottery announced a lucky local as the recipient of an eight-figure prize from one of its scratch-off games. The money the winner actually took, however, was much less since he made the somewhat divisive, if usual, decision to go with the lump-sum option. The Man Chose the Lump-Sum Payment A few days ago, […]
Casino
January 19, 2026
Dragon Link Player Scoops $157K Jackpot in Florida
Aristocrat and the Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida, celebrated yet another big-time winner for the supplier’s acclaimed and player-favorite Dragon Link series slots. A player was able to turn a mere $2.20 on a $0.05 denomination to scoop up a $157,744.52 jackpot last Thursday, playing Aristocrat’s Dragon Link Golden Century slot machine, an excellent […]
Legal
January 14, 2026
Trying to Cash in Stolen Ticket Lands Florida Man in Jail
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly trying to claim a six-figure lottery prize with a stolen ticket. Since the Sunshine State treats lottery tickets as a personal possession worth the prize it wins, the man now risks up to several decades in prison. Electronic Data Determined the Ticket Had Been Stolen A few […]
Industry
January 13, 2026
Seminole Hard Rock Introduces BOMBERMAN Slots in Florida
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood becomes the first casino in Florida to launch Konami Gaming’s all-new BOMBERMAN™ slots, introducing one of the world’s oldest and most legendary video game franchises to the casino floors in the state. BOMBERMAN Slots Launch in Florida The debut includes two new titles, BOMBERMAN BLAST™ and BOMBERMAN BOOM™, […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Florida Removes 230 Illegal Slot Machines During Ex-Sheriff-Linked Raid
Authorities in Florida have shut down three illegal gambling operations in Lake County, including one casino allegedly tied to former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Over 200 Slot Machines Seized The raids followed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s description of June 4 as “a solemn day for Florida,” following Lopez’s arrest over his alleged role […]