Casino
November 5, 2025
Florida Man Poses as Cop, Tries to Steal Corvette at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
A 60-year-old Florida man attempted to steal a Chevrolet Corvette at the Hard Rock Hollywood by attempting to impersonate a police officer. Unfortunately for him, the valet on shift recognized the ruse and cried for help when actual police turned up shortly after. At around 3:30 pm EST, the suspect, Angel Emilio Diez, 60, of […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Florida Appoints New Gambling Regulator Boss
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has appointed a new person at the helm, with the regulator picking Alana Zimmer as its new Executive Director. The appointment was confirmed on Thursday, October 30, and Zimmer will take over one of the biggest gambling regulators in the country. She will be tasked with protecting the integrity […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Brings Slot-Like Games to Florida
Hard Rock Bet has made a daring move in Florida’s online gaming scene by rolling out a new type of betting that mixes sports wagering with casino gameplay. The company has unveiled a set of games called Games Powered by Past Motor Races — a product that looks like slot machines but falls under the […]
Casino
October 29, 2025
South Florida Cops Bust Las Vegas Serial Robber
The Miami Beach Police Department has been able to track a dangerous criminal, one 35-year-old Dshante Styles, responsible for a series of crimes in Las Vegas. Styles is said to have robbed several Las Vegas casinos, based on information from the FBI and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which also cooperated with Florida law […]
Casino
October 14, 2025
Ex-Sheriff’s Co-Defendants Enter Pleas in Multi-County Gambling Case
The legal squeeze on suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez grew tighter this week when two more co-defendants struck plea deals in the wide-ranging illegal gambling case linked to his administration. Co-Defendants Strike Plea Deals, Could Testify Against Ex-Sheriff On Monday, in a Lake County courtroom, Sheldon Wetherholt entered a no-contest plea to racketeering and […]
Lottery
October 13, 2025
Florida Man Heists Lottery Shop, Tries to Cash in Tickets
One Florida man had the perfect crime planned. Rob a local lottery shop, scoop up hundreds of tickets, and try to cash in any winners – at the exact location. Justin Farley, 43, was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department over his alleged robbing of a Circle K shop in the city. Returning to […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Florida Officials Break Up $24M Gambling Operation at Senior Center
State prosecutors revealed last week that a senior entertainment center just outside The Villages served as the center of a huge illegal gambling operation. This scheme channeled millions of dollars through fake businesses and offshore accounts. Florida Elders’ Hangout Uncovered as $24 Million Underground Casino The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office teamed up with […]
Lottery
September 24, 2025
Florida Lottery Announces the Biggest Winners for June
The Florida Lottery has announced the biggest winners for June 2025, highlighting several recipients of prizes of over $1 million. Haines City Player Became June’s Top Winner The Florida Lottery announced Yanet Breve, 44, of Haines City, as the biggest winner of the month, saying that the lucky woman claimed a $5 million top prize […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Suspended Florida Sheriff Tied to $21M Gambling Network
Recently unsealed records tied to allegations against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez say the lawman allegedly supported the growth and protection of a multimillion-dollar gambling network spread across Central Florida. $21M in Five Years In a 255-page affidavit, prosecutors detailed the way Lopez was directly involved in finding new locations, shielding operators, and […]
Casino
September 11, 2025
Seminole Gaming Tells Florida Residents to Be Wary of Illegal Gambling
Seminole Gaming has issued a public warning trying to raise awareness about the proliferation of illegal gambling in the state, in its various forms. A letter signed by the company’s COO, David Hoenemeyer, the executive, and the firm cautions Florida residents that there are a variety of potential dangers to be mindful of. Illegal Gambling […]
