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Sports
September 25, 2023
Florida Gaming Control Commission Cracks Down on Fantasy Sports Operators
The Florida Gaming Control Commission has issued cease-and-desist letters to several daily fantasy sports operators, alleging their involvement in potential illegal sports betting activities. Florida Regulators Challenge Legality of Fantasy Sports Activities The letters were directed at Underdog Sports, PrizePicks, and Betr, the latter being a venture backed by internet celebrity-turned-boxer Jake Paul. These letters, […]
Legal
September 1, 2023
Florida: DOI Criticizes West Flagler’s Rehearing on Betting Case
Sports betting has been on hold in Florida for a few years now and there’s no indication when it will be relaunched. After the state signed a gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, stakeholders within the sector, including West Flagler Associates, challenged that decision, claiming it was in breach of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act […]
Lottery
August 18, 2023
Another Mega Millions Jackpot Drops in Florida
Mega Millions is one of the most popular lottery games in the United States. Tickets for the game are sold in 45 states, as well as the US Virgin Islands and Washington DC and drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Earlier this month, the highest jackpot from Mega Millions, a staggering $1.6 billion was […]
Legal
August 15, 2023
Legal Battle over Sports Betting Continues in Florida
It was back in 2021 when Florida legalized sports betting. Through a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the activity launched on November 1, 2021, but was halted shortly after, on December 4, 2021. At the time, a court ruled that the compact between the tribe and the state violated federal law, […]
Lottery
August 9, 2023
Winning Ticket in Florida Hits Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot
A lucky ticket-holder in Florida won the record-sized Mega Millions jackpot following the lottery’s drawing on Tuesday. The jackpot was able to survive for quite some time, surpassing $1 billion before finally, a lucky winner guessed all white balls and the gold Mega Ball on the 31st drawing from August 8, 2023. The lucky winner […]
Casino
July 11, 2023
Jackpots Hit at Seminole Hard Rock Surpass $1bn for 2023
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the premium casino, entertainment and leisure destination in South Florida, awarded more than $1 billion in jackpots in both 2021 and 2022. The venue offers a massive 150,000-square-foot gaming floor that is home to 2,700 of the most popular slots. Additionally, Seminole Hard Rock also offers electronic craps […]
Casino
July 6, 2023
Floridian Gambler Strikes $1M Jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
A fortunate resident from Marco Island, Florida, hit the jackpot on a Dragon Link slot machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, walking away with a life-changing payout of $1 million. The winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, placed a $50 bet that turned into a staggering $1,042,996 windfall. Dragon Link Slot Game Strikes […]
Sports
July 3, 2023
US Court Reinstates Seminole Tribe’s Sports Betting Monopoly in Florida
In a major victory for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federal appeals court has ordered the Department of Interior to restore the tribe’s agreement with the state that granted them exclusive rights to sports betting in Florida. Court Ruling Paves the Way for Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Sportsbook Relaunch The legal battle began when […]
Casino
May 23, 2023
Florida Seniors Warned about Illegal Gambling Venues and Casinos
Apart from using good old police work, the state’s authorities have been concerned with certain age groups being more susceptible to falling victim to such illegitimate gambling operations. This is why the AARP Florida and Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) issued a joint statement on Monday trying another approach – raising awareness about such unlicensed […]
Poker
May 8, 2023
Bearded Man Wins Ladies’ Poker Tournament, Sparks Outrage
An elderly man has won a ladies’ poker tournament in Florida, sparking internet controversies and outrage. Under local laws, operators cannot prohibit men from entering women’s events, resulting in this confusing situation. The man who challenged the women in the $250 buy-in Ladies No-limit Hold’em (Re-Entry) event is David Hughes, a white-bearded man from Deltona. […]
