Industry
March 24, 2025
Florida Helpline Sees Uptick in Problem Gambling Calls
Florida has seen an increase in calls to the state helpline due to surges in the numbers of people seeking help for gambling-related harm or problem gambling. According to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, much of this has been driven by the legalization of sports gambling. Florida’s Problem Gamblers Are on the Rise Since […]
Casino
March 21, 2025
Florida Gambling Watchdog Busts 100 Illegal Gambling Machines
Three locations in Tallahassee were targeted as a part of an investigation led by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) in collaboration with Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol. Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Latest Florida Illegal Gambling Bust Investigators obtained more than 100 gambling machines that were operated without a license from […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
Casino Winner Claims Jackpots After Presenting Residency Proof
In the summer of 2023, Eduardo Cardoso found himself in an unusual predicament. After he hit several jackpots at a casino in South Florida, the Cuban man was not allowed to collect his winnings. The reason? A federal restriction. Frequent Player Stroke It Big Three Times “I like to go to the casino like any […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
Seminole Hard Rock Casino Patron Falls Victim to Robbery
Casino robberies are not uncommon, considering that such establishments usually deal with large amounts of cash. The threat of such unlawful actions requires land-based casinos to invest in security solutions, including live guards, CCTV and in some cases even metal detectors and AI-powered solutions. Despite the casinos’ efforts to combat crimes, they remain a target […]
Blockchain
March 17, 2025
Wire Fraud Charges Lead To CluCoin Founder’s Sentencing in Florida
Over the last few years, highly volatile cryptocurrency markets have made many people millionaires. While some were fortunate enough to make the score of their life, others were not so lucky and lost everything. In one such recent case, investors who supported a charity-oriented cryptocurrency token project lost more than $1 million, after the founder […]
Industry
March 14, 2025
Florida Stands Alone in Future US Online Gambling Expansion
Online sport betting is available in close to 40 US states, leaving only about a dozen states without legal wagering. In contrast, iGaming such as online casino games like slots or table games is limited to a handful of states. Now, an expert research firm that focuses on interactive gaming, sports, gaming equipment and the […]
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 […]