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Florida “sports consultant” sentenced to eight-year prison term

March 6, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Florida, Crime, Racketeering, Financial Fraud

A south Florida sportsbetting advisor who had claimed to be “the sports consultant to the stars” has reportedly been sentenced to serve eight years in prison after pleading guilty in September to five federal c...

Florida tribe says two pending gambling bills may violate federal laws

Renee Kingsley

March 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Florida, Fantasy Sports

The Seminole tribe of Florida has made clear its objections to two pending gambling bills in the state, saying that they fear that SB 8 and PCB TGC 17-01 were in possible violation of US federal laws. SB 8 was...

Florida gambling expansion jeopardized by new legislation

Adam Morgan

February 20, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida

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The future of casino and gambling regulation in Florida took an unexpected turn last week after Republican leaders in the Florida House Of Representatives proposed new legislation that is at direct odds with a ...

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa eliminates controversial parking fee

Sadonna Price

February 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, The Players Lounge, Florida

Six months ago, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino of Tampa decided to institute a parking fee of $10 to provide a more secure parking area for guests. The parking garages were adding security offers as ...

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown dates and schedule announced

Sadonna Price

February 17, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Florida

Hollywood, Florida’s Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is currently preparing for their popular Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, a poker series set to begin this year on March 16th. Running through April ...

Lawsuit being drafted by Florida Speaker of the House against Florida Lottery

Sadonna Price

February 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

A contract agreement between the Florida Lottery and IGT Global Solutions Corporation is a point of contention to be noted in a lawsuit currently being drafted by the Florida Speaker of the House, Richard Corco...

Arrogate wins showcase main event at inaugural Pegasus World Cup

Adam Morgan

February 10, 2017

Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Florida

Horse racetrack operator The Stronach Group held the inaugural edition of its Pegasus World Cup thoroughbred race last month at its Gulfstream Park Racing And Casino and the event reportedly saw more than 16,00...

Palm Beach Kennel Club welcomes WSOP Circuit this month

Sadonna Price

February 5, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Poker, Florida

Starting on February 9th, the World Series of Poker Circuit will be back in action at the Palm Beach Kennel Club for the seventh year in a row. The West Palm Beach venue will feature WSOP Circuit events from th...

Genting Group remains devoted to proposed Resorts World Miami project

Adam Morgan

February 2, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Florida

The long-running attempt by Genting Group to bring a giant casino to downtown Miami is back in the news after the Malaysian firm reportedly asked the Federal Aviation Administration to re-approve its plan to co...

Electronic craps machines at Florida casino accused of ripping players off

Kim M

January 31, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Cheating, Game manufacturers, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Isle Casino and Racing in Pompano Beach and a Slovania-based electronic table games manufacturer are both named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit that claims a dice game has been taking too big of a c...

Proposed Florida casino legislation passes first hurdle

Adam Morgan

January 26, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Florida

After being introduced less than two weeks ago, proposed legislation that would expand gambling in Florida and renegotiate the southern state’s stalled compact with the casino-operating Seminole Tribe Of Florid...

IGT to invest $15 million in new ticket press

Alex Lanter

January 24, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Economy/Finance, Florida

Global slot machine manufacturers and recent U.S. lottery ticket suppliers IGT Global Solutions, announced yesterday that they will be investing $15 million in an expansion project for their ticket press facili...

State of Florida appeals US District Judge ruling in Seminole Tribe blackjack case

Sadonna Price

January 22, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida

On Thursday, the State of Florida appeal a court ruling from November of 2016 by a United States District Judge that gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to blackjack until 2030. The filing of the appeal is...

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee to host Poker Challenge this February

Sadonna Price

January 21, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Poker Tournaments, Florida

This February, the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will be hosting a special poker tournament festival. The second annual Seminole Immokalee Poker Challenge will take place at the casino as part of the Seminole...

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa christens new poker room

Kim M

January 15, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Poker, Florida

On Thursday, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa staked its claim as a premier poker destination as it officially opened its new, state-of-the-art poker room. The 46-table non-smoking room features...

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Florida “sports consultant” sentenced to eight-year prison term

Florida tribe says two pending gambling bills may violate federal laws

Florida gambling expansion jeopardized by new legislation

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa eliminates controversial parking fee

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown dates and schedule announced

Lawsuit being drafted by Florida Speaker of the House against Florida Lottery

Arrogate wins showcase main event at inaugural Pegasus World Cup

Palm Beach Kennel Club welcomes WSOP Circuit this month

Genting Group remains devoted to proposed Resorts World Miami project

Electronic craps machines at Florida casino accused of ripping players off

Proposed Florida casino legislation passes first hurdle

IGT to invest $15 million in new ticket press

State of Florida appeals US District Judge ruling in Seminole Tribe blackjack case

Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee to host Poker Challenge this February

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa christens new poker room

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