By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Dog Racing Days Are Officially over in Florida

January 6, 2021

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 […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Legalizing Sports Betting in Florida is Back on the Table for 2021

December 30, 2020

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, […]

By Jerome García

Sports

Gambling Facility Relocation in Florida Leads to Legal Dispute

December 12, 2020

Although the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering in Florida has given green light for Bayard Raceways relocation to a new facility in St. Augustine, the decision is challenged by Daytona Beach Kennel Club. Daytona filed a petition requesting an administrative hearing regarding the relocation. Daytona Beach Kennel Club Files a Petition in Relocation Matter Bayard Raceways’ […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Developers Propose Pompano Casino to Include Industrial Space

September 10, 2020

Caesars Entertainment and Cordish Companies currently remodeling the Isle Casino Racing property in Pompano Beach, Florida shared a plan to establish 1.5 million square feet of industrial space. The Proposed Change Reduces the Size of the Space Initially Planned for Offices There are two companies currently remodeling the Isle Casino Racing property in Pompano Beach, […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Miami-Dade COVID-19 Cases Spike, Mayor Orders Casinos and Strip Clubs to Close, 10 PM Curfew Introduced

July 4, 2020

Curfew and closure of entertainment venues was introduced to Miami-Dade county following record numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. Effective from July 3, Miami-Dade Enforces 10 PM Curfew and Shuts down Entertainment Venues Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced on Thursday that some entertainment places will close starting from yesterday, July 3. […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Hard Rock Casinos in Florida Reopen on Friday, June 12

June 11, 2020

Hard Rock venues in Florida reopen tomorrow. The venues will follow strict social distancing protocols and enhanced sanitation procedures. Hard Rock Properties in Florida Reopen Tomorrow Florida’s casinos reopen as of tomorrow, June 12. The casinos in the state were closed back in mid-March. The prime reason for the closure was the growing COVID-19 pandemic. […]

By Fiona Simmons

Sports

NBA Ready to Send Replacements If Players Test Positive For COVID-19

June 10, 2020

NBA games will resume on July 31. The league has voted an option to allow teams to sign replacement players if an injury is sustained or player tests positive for COVID-19. NBA Resumes Matches on July 31 The NBA was allowed to resume matches on July 31 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This happened […]

By Jerome García

Sports

NBA Approves Format to Complete Season at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

June 5, 2020

The National Basketball Association (NBA) Board of Governors approved a re-start of 2019-2020 season, with 22 teams returning to play and a possible start date Friday, July 31. The Scene Is Picked The league is still far from certain to resume, finalizing a comprehensive plan with the National Basketball Players Association, involving infectious disease specialists, […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

The Seminole Tribe Holds the Key to Florida Sports Betting Legalization

May 9, 2020

Florida is one of the states that is yet to legalize sports betting, having made several unsuccessful legislative attempts so far. Witnessing how other states have cashed in on sports books may turn out to be the lure the state cannot refuse, especially during these times when its tax receipt from gambling is expected to […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Experts Remain Skeptical about Chances of Introducing Sports Betting in Florida in 2020

February 13, 2020

Business experts, lobbyists and sportsbooks remain skeptical of the chances of a sports betting bill being introduced in Florida in 2020. Gambling Regulation Unlikely in Florida 2020 Florida lawmakers are still at cross roads as to the future of sportsbooks in the state with little legal progress being made to set-up the legal betting industry […]