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Gambling News - 'Florida'
Lottery
March 7, 2025
Florida Lottery Hands Out Several $1M+ Jackpots
The Florida Lottery announced several recipients of huge jackpot prizes. Since Wednesday, the lottery has minted four new millionaires, three of which won their prizes via scratch-off tickets. Hillsborough County Man Wins $1M Playing the Lottery On Thursday, the Florida Lottery announced that a Valrico man has claimed a $1 million top prize from the […]
Industry
March 7, 2025
Illegal Gambling Sting in Florida Leads to Five Arrests
Five people were arrested in Florida and face charges for suspected involvement in illegal gambling businesses in Sarasota County. The arrests follow a joint operation between local law enforcement and the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), the state’s gambling regulator. First of Many Such Operations That Would Clamp Down Illegal Gambling Earlier this week, the […]

Casino
March 3, 2025
Florida Pushes New Bills to Bar All But The Seminole Tribe to Offer Online Gambling
Florida’s sports betting is currently the exclusive purview of the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock Bet, and lawmakers are keen to keep it this way. Representative Walter Barnaby and Senator Corey Simon filed HB953 and S1404 in their respective chambers to ensure that this is the case. New Bills Want to Prohibit All Internet Gambling […]

Industry
February 26, 2025
Seven Businesses in Florida Raided over Illegal Gambling
In a recent operation against illegal gambling in Florida, thousands of dollars were seized along with nearly three dozen illegal gambling machines by law enforcement. The state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, uncovered details regarding the extensive operation. Fight Against Illegal Gambling Continues Although the illegal gambling raids took place last week, the […]

Industry
February 12, 2025
Tampa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Arrest Three
Florida law enforcement recently took down an illegal gambling venue that used to operate seven days a week. The takedown of the illegal gambling house was completed over the weekend and resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The Illegal Gambling Bust to Serve as a Warning Earlier this week, the Tampa Police Department uncovered […]

Industry
February 4, 2025
Florida Regulators Demand Three Illegal Operators to Exit State
In February 2024, roughly one year ago, the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) issued cease-and-desist letters to PrizePicks, Betr, and Underdog Fantasy, arguing that the three daily fantasy sports operators were “offering or accepting illegal bets or wagers from (Florida) residents.” At the beginning of the week, the FGCC sent another strong message to overseas […]

Industry
February 4, 2025
Florida Reports Increased Calls for Problem Gambling
Florida is a state to enjoy the benefits of both regulated online sports betting and brick-and-mortar casinos. Yet, with the expansion of sports gambling, as spearheaded by Hard Rock Bet, there is at least one reason for concern. Florida Problem Gambling Concerns Mount, as Experts Weigh In According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, […]
Casino
January 28, 2025
Police Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Florida Seizes 1,000 Slots, $1M
Florida’s cops have cultivated an unfailing reflex to spot, investigate and bust illegal gambling operations. Small or big, several such illicit activities have been brought to heel by the work of dedicated law enforcement officers. New Major Illegal Bust Goes After Sprawling “Arcade” Network Now, though, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PSBO) has something […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Florida Legislative Changes May Hamper Casino Expansion
Florida’s casino landscape could face a significant shake-up as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes for legislative reforms to overhaul the state’s ballot initiative process. DeSantis was adamant that the changes would prevent manipulation of Florida’s constitution by special interests. However, the legislation will likely have wide-ranging implications for gambling industry stakeholders, including President Donald Trump. The […]

Industry
January 24, 2025
Florida Officials Ask for Tougher Anti-Gambling Laws as Concerns Grow
Florida cops and gambling watchdogs are pushing harder for stronger rules to tackle the widespread problem of illegal betting across the state. Weak Penalties Allow Illegal Gambling to Thrive In a recent talk to the Florida House of Representatives’ Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee, experts pointed out that the current laws do not do enough […]