Lottery
April 6, 2026
Florida Lottery Unveils Three Winners of $1M Prizes
The Florida Lottery revealed its biggest winners for December, reporting that three players won prizes of $1 million. All of the prizes came from the lottery’s scratch-off tickets, the release stated. Winter Park Winner Scooped Up $1M On April 3, the Florida Lottery revealed that three players won seven-figure prizes from its scratch-off games. The […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
Player Scoops $372K Jackpot at Seminole Casino Hotel
The Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has hosted yet another string of big winners, with the most notable jackpot dropping recently at a Dancing Drums slot machine on April 2. A Cascade of Slot Jackpot Wins at Seminole Casino Hotel The lucky player had bet $22 to secure a rather hefty payout – $372,026.13, and the […]
Casino
April 2, 2026
Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling as Police Ramps Up Efforts
Illegal gambling remains a thorny issue. Florida has threatened stiffer penalties, lengthier sentences, and poured resources into raiding illegal gambling venues, yet such operations continue to proliferate. The latest news about such a venture has been shared by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, with investigators arresting several individuals and identifying them publicly. Florida’s Police Are […]
Legal
April 1, 2026
Police Raid Illegal Gaming Den in Florida, Arrest Two
Sarasota County authorities have cracked down on yet another illegal gambling operation, arresting two people and seizing dozens of slot machines. This happened several weeks after another illegal operation was busted. SCSO Raided an Illegal Gaming Location Yet another unlicensed gaming hub in Florida has been busted after local authorities teamed up to crack […]
Casino
March 20, 2026
Florida Fails to Finalize Gambling Crackdown Bills
Florida lawmakers closed their 2026 legislative session without approving any comprehensive measure aimed at curbing illegal gambling, despite months of debate and multiple proposals moving through the process. Disagreements Sink Gambling Reform Efforts in Legislature Several bills addressing unlicensed gaming machines, online betting, and sweepstakes-style platforms gained traction during the session. However, differences between the […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
Steve Wynn Transferred $32M Florida Mansion to Stepson, Ending Family Feud
A few weeks ago, former casino magnate Steve Wynn transferred a $32 million mansion in West Palm Beach, Florida, to his stepson, Nick Hissom, aiming to resolve a longstanding family feud between the two, which stems from a raunchy music video the latter made. Wynn Transfers Expensive Mansion to His Stepson Last year, Wynn and […]
Lottery
February 26, 2026
Florida Lottery Lists Its Top Winners for November 2025
The Florida Lottery has announced its biggest winners for November 2025, which included three separate players who won $1 million each. The players’ names were released 90 days after they won, in accordance with Florida law. Arcadia Scratch-Off Ticket Fan Secured $1M On February 24, the Florida Lottery announced that three players won seven-figure […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Florida’s Gambling Helpline Is Seeing More People Calling, Texting for Help
Florida is experiencing a surge in texts and calls to its gambling helpline, indicative of more people facing gambling-related harm and issues brought on by their participation in online sports betting specifically. Florida Continues to See a Rise in Gambling-Related Problems According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, there were 1,355 calls in 2024 […]
Lottery
February 16, 2026
Florida Lottery Ticket Wins $2M in Time for Valentine’s Day
The Powerball did not drop last week, but this makes little difference to one lucky winner who scooped a $2-million payout in time for Valentine’s Day The player, who bought their ticket in Florida, missed the $142.3 million prize pool, clawing a bite of it instead, with a seven figure consolatory win instead. Not much […]
Sports
February 6, 2026
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Big Game, Pledges Winnings to Cancer Research
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is putting a very public stake on this year’s championship game, but the real focus is not the final score. During a press conference, Newlin said he plans to place a $1 million bet on the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. If the wager pays off, […]