AGA adds tribal gaming leaders, others to board of directors Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino NewsGaming Industry News September 20, 2016 0It was announced yesterday that the American Gaming Association (AGA) has added nine new members, out of which three are...
Gambling operators in Florida receive support from Judge over ‘designated player’ card games Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 29, 2016 0Designated player card games or banked card games which were introduced in 2012 have grown extremely popular in Florida but...
Hard Rock International buys naming rights to Miami Dolphins stadium Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingFlorida August 18, 2016 0In a multi-year deal believed to be worth $250 million, Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida,...
Slot machines in Florida are generating lower tax revenues than initial estimates Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceFlorida August 9, 2016 0The racetrack casinos in South Florida were responsible for generating $187.9 million in slot machine tax revenue this fiscal. This...
Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationPokerFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation August 2, 2016 0In a decision that could have a ripple effect throughout the state of Florida, Judge Suzanne Van Wyk ruled on...
Gambling Operators in Florida oppose proposed rule changes to banked card games Renee Kingsley Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation July 20, 2016 0The Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida are looking to drop a regulation that governs banked card games...
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...
Slot referendum approved by Jacksonville City Council Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationTribal GamingLicensesFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation June 29, 2016 0In Florida, Jacksonville City Council has overwhelmingly authorized a referendum for the coming November ballot that could see the BestBet...
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...
Expansion begins at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tampa Adam Morgan Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingCasino expansion projectsFlorida June 2, 2016 0The Seminole Tribe Of Florida has started construction on an expansion to its Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tampa...
Seminole tribe made $2.4B in 2015; information revealed in debated casino documents Kim M Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingEconomy/FinanceFloridaFines, Lawsuits & Litigation May 17, 2016 2Efforts by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to block financial information from being published reveal that the tribe made $2.4...
Blue Horizon Casino Cruises suspends operations from Port of Palm Beach Alex Lanter Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino Cruise ShipsFlorida March 31, 2016 0A sign posted at the Port of Palm Beach this Wednesday informed that all Blue Horizon Casino Cruises operations from...
World Poker Tour coming to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingPoker TournamentsFlorida March 20, 2016 0Season XIV of the World Poker Tour will be coming to the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel and Casino this...