The clock is winding down on the current Florida legislative session and it’s beginning to look like the Sunshine State’s sports gambling future isn’t too bright. Governor Ron DeSantis has been trying to work with the Seminole Tribe of Florida for the past several weeks in order to come up with a mutually beneficial sports […]
Under a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Regulated Industries Committee on Monday, Florida’s jai alai frontons, quarter horse, and harness horse racing tracks may opt not to perform live events but still run poker and slot machine rooms. Florida Welcomes Pari-Mutuel Regulation The bill will require thoroughbred horse tracks to conduct live racing, and although […]
The Committee on Regulated Industries in Florida will review three gambling bills next week. In a memo sent to all Senators on Wednesday, Senate President Wilton Simpson said that gambling regulation should be reviewed and updated regularly. Three Gambling Bills Head to the Committee on Regulated Industries Florida is one of the many US states […]
A possible gambling deal in Florida is on the rise, as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe negotiate, three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session. Gov. DeSantis Wants to Negotiate Deal with Seminole Tribe Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe could negotiate a gambling deal three weeks into the 2021 Legislative Session in Florida. DeSantis said […]
When the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City was razed last month, it reportedly marked the end of an era. It was the last gambling property still in existence with ties to former President of the US (POTUS) Donald Trump and its disappearance from the city’s skyline essentially closed the book on Trump’s casino activity. However, […]
A bipartisan set of bills by Rep. Chip LaMarca and Rep. Anika Omphroy is heading for the House during this year’s legislative session in the hopes of establishing a regulated sports betting industry in the state. Bipartisan Set of Bills Heading for Legislative Session Florida is at it again, as the Sunny State heads for […]
Gaming technology provider EveryMatrix announced today it opened a new commercial hub in Miami, Florida, to facilitate its expansion into the US and Latin American markets. “Entering the US market is one of our major objectives this year and having feet on the ground there is essential.” Ebbe Groes, Group CEO, EveryMatrix Expansion Continues The […]
Although sports betting is yet to be legalized, there are variety of ways to place a bet illegally in Florida, revealed Senator Jeff Brandes while speaking for Spectrum Bay News 9. According to him, since there are no people prosecuted for betting, the activity should be legalized. Will Florida Join the U.S. States That Have […]
On Thursday night, Bug Brush was the last dog to cross the finish line first at the greyhound contests in Florida. The race was held at Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm where at midnight on Christmas Eve the greyhound champion formally brought closure to the sport in Florida for good. Florida’s Last Greyhound […]
Sports betting legalization could be on the horizon for Florida in 2021. On Monday, Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Peterburg filed three bills for legalizing sports wagering in the state. Proposal for Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida Awaits Legislative Session in March 2021 The Brandes’ bills have been filed for the next legislative session in 2021, […]
