Legal
November 24, 2025
Osceola County Gambling Case Expands as New Allegations Surface
The illegal gambling investigation that resulted in criminal proceedings against Osceola County (Florida) Sheriff Marcos Lopez has taken another turn, with new court filings drawing his estranged wife deeper into the probe. Documents released this week reveal that prosecutors plan to call Eclipse Social Club owner Krishna Deokaran, another individual implicated in the case, to […]
Lottery
November 20, 2025
Florida Lottery Crowns Two More Fantasy 5 Jackpot Winners
Florida’s Fantasy 5 game has crowned two separate winners, with one securing a six-figure prize and the other scooping up a five-figure prize on the very next day. Two Players in a Row Won the Game’s Top Prize November 18 was a somewhat dry day for jackpots in Florida as most of the state lottery’s […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
Florida to Debate New Gambling Bill, Outlawing Sports Bribes, Legalizing DFS
A new bill, HB 189, is due to be debated today, focusing on potentially creating a legal framework for daily fantasy sports and also criminalizing match-fixing in sports. Spearheaded by Rep. Dana Trabulsy, the bill sets out specific language on potential bribery involving sports and athletes and comes in the wake of major scandals that […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
Florida Lawmakers Revive Bill Targeting Fixed Bets
Florida lawmakers are once again looking to tighten the rules around sports betting, this time targeting anyone who knowingly bets on a fixed game. Third-Degree Felony Proposal The new proposal, House Bill 189, sponsored by Republican Rep. Dana Trabulsy, would make it a third-degree felony to place a wager on any sporting event, professional or […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Florida Lotto Awards $6.25M Jackpot to Lucky Woman
A lucky woman in Florida has won a life-altering seven-figure prize from the lottery. This made her the latest millionaire minted by the lottery. Robin Glover Claimed the Latest Jackpot The Florida Lottery identified the winner as Robin Glover, 41. The woman’s life changed when she matched all FLORIDA LOTTO numbers from the drawing on […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
Florida Judge Throws Out Challenge to Seminole Tribe Sports Betting Deal
A Florida circuit judge has tossed a lawsuit that tried to cancel the state’s gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe. The judge ruled that the group behind the challenge did not have the right to bring the case. This decision is another win for the 2021 agreement that made statewide online sports betting legal under […]
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 […]
