Sports
December 24, 2025
Florida Bill Rekindles Fight Over Live Horse Racing
Florida legislators filed House Bill 881 as a new attempt to rekindle the long-running fight regarding the future of live horse racing in the Sunshine State, as well as the industry that heavily depends on it. The Liberating “Decoupling” Measure The bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Adam Anderson, a Republican from Pinellas County, would enable […]
Casino
December 23, 2025
Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Victims
Police in Florida have arrested a man who allegedly organized a fraud scheme that preyed on elderly residents during the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Milton. His actions reportedly left dozens of victims without savings and without promised repairs, leaving them especially vulnerable. A police investigation revealed that a significant portion of the funds fueled the […]
Casino
December 22, 2025
Homeland Security Leads Bust of Illegal Gambling Operation, 230 Machines Seized
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations division has mounted a new operation that resulted in the arrests of several individuals as well as the seizure of 230 illegal gambling machines. Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with 230 Machines Seized Conducted in Florida, in collaboration with various other agencies, including the Florida […]
Lottery
December 10, 2025
Florida Lottery Announces August’s Biggest Winners
The Florida Lottery has published its regular monthly report, this time highlighting the biggest winners for August. According to the lottery’s official release, five separate players claimed prizes of a million dollars or more. Opa-locka Man Wins $3M from Mega Millions The top winner for the month was Keith Royal, 49, of Opa-locka, who won […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Florida Lawmakers to Discuss Stricter Illegal Gambling Penalties Next Session
Recently, many have urged the Florida Legislature to strengthen the state’s lax gambling penalties as it prepares to convene on January 13 for a two-month session ending March 13. Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling to Be the Focus of the Next Legislative Session Florida continues to face illegal gambling activity, from unregulated “arcades” with illicit […]
Industry
November 25, 2025
Florida AG Calls for the Criminalization of Illegal Gambling
Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has called on lawmakers to step up and act tougher against illegal gambling, which is currently a misdemeanor under state law. Rather, argues AG Uthmeier, it should be sanctioned as a criminal activity, in a bid to send the “right message” to individuals who are involved in such illicit activities. […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Defendant in Gambling Case Accuses Ex-Wife of Former Osceola Sheriff of Collusion
Evidence has been brought forward that could connect the ex-wife of Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, Robin Severance-Lopez, to the ongoing case against the former sheriff. Lopez, along with two alleged accomplices, has been arrested on suspicion of running an illegal gambling ring across three counties. After the arrest of the former sheriff, Severence-Lopez […]
Legal
November 24, 2025
Osceola County Gambling Case Expands as New Allegations Surface
The illegal gambling investigation that resulted in criminal proceedings against Osceola County (Florida) Sheriff Marcos Lopez has taken another turn, with new court filings drawing his estranged wife deeper into the probe. Documents released this week reveal that prosecutors plan to call Eclipse Social Club owner Krishna Deokaran, another individual implicated in the case, to […]
Lottery
November 20, 2025
Florida Lottery Crowns Two More Fantasy 5 Jackpot Winners
Florida’s Fantasy 5 game has crowned two separate winners, with one securing a six-figure prize and the other scooping up a five-figure prize on the very next day. Two Players in a Row Won the Game’s Top Prize November 18 was a somewhat dry day for jackpots in Florida as most of the state lottery’s […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
Florida to Debate New Gambling Bill, Outlawing Sports Bribes, Legalizing DFS
A new bill, HB 189, is due to be debated today, focusing on potentially creating a legal framework for daily fantasy sports and also criminalizing match-fixing in sports. Spearheaded by Rep. Dana Trabulsy, the bill sets out specific language on potential bribery involving sports and athletes and comes in the wake of major scandals that […]
