Step forward for Seminole Tribe Of Florida land-into-trust bid Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsFlorida July 1, 2016 0Nearly six years after starting a land-into-trust process, the Seminole Tribe Of Florida has received the final environmental impact statement...
Poarch Creek land-into-trust bill could also aid Florida effort Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingAlabamaFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 27, 2016 0A bill introduced by Rep. Bradley Byrne, H.R.5486, could benefit the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in both Alabama and...
Gambling advocates ask to argue against amendment in Florida Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 21, 2016 0The Florida Supreme Court is being asked to allow an argument at a future hearing against an amendment to the...
Florida Supreme Court to decide if tracks get slots Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 8, 2016 0On Tuesday, the Florida Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the case of Gretna Racing, LLC v. Florida Department of...
Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc. and Florida regulators fight over legality of player-banked card games Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 1, 2016 0Gambling regulators in Miami, Florida are facing off against the Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc., fighting over the legality of player-banked...
Florida economists unclear on effects of proposed gambling amendment Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFlorida May 23, 2016 0A group of economists in Florida have admitted that they are unsure about the potential effects of passing a proposed...
Florida Seminoles ask judge for blackjack trial delay; Hard Rock Tampa’s VIP slots room Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 10, 2016 0A federal court has been asked by the Seminole Tribe and Florida’s state government to postpone a trial regarding whether...
Anti-casino group passes first threshold in Florida signature drive Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation March 8, 2016 0A constitutional amendment proposed by a Florida organization that would usurp local referendums and give residents state-wide the authority to...
Florida decoupling bill meets its demise Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFlorida March 6, 2016 1On the heels of the Senate’s pass earlier in the week, on Friday night the state’s House of Representatives failed...
With time running out Florida Senate passes over gambling bill; 19,000 jobs at stake Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEmployment & CareersFlorida March 2, 2016 0Nearly 20,000 temporary and permanent jobs could be at stake in Florida if the Legislature can’t come to terms with...
122 page bill proposes changes to Florida–Seminole compact, expands gambling, decouples tracks Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingLicensesFlorida February 29, 2016 0A “proposed committee substitute” to be considered today by Florida‘s House Finance and Tax Committee would keep most of the proposed...
Florida lawmakers lobbied by Poarch Band with trip to Alabama casino Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsNorth America Casino NewsAlabamaGaming Industry NewsCasino project updatesLicensesFlorida January 26, 2016 0Four Florida legislators were picked up by a luxury bus at the Pensacola airport and driven to the Wind Creek...
Seminole gambling agreement going over like a lead balloon so far with Florida Legislature Lars Jones Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingPoker LawHorse RacingCasino NewsFlorida January 22, 2016 0Florida Governor Rick Scott told reporters Thursday that he had done his job and that now it’s up to house...
$3 billion Florida gaming bill in jeopardy Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFlorida January 9, 2016 1Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Seminole Tribe finally came to an agreement in regards to gaming in the state,...
Florida senator wants state to create gambling commission Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingCasino NewsFlorida December 23, 2015 1Since the news broke that the Florida Governor and the Seminole Tribe reached a $3 billion compact for gaming in...