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New gaming bill filed by Florida Senator

January 14, 2017

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

A new gaming bill was filed on Thursday in Florida by Senator Bill Galvano, as the latest effort to stop the gaming issues currently plaguing the state. SB 8 was filed by Galvano on Thursday and covers several ...

Federal judge again declines to reconsider Florida “banked” card games decision

Adam Morgan

January 9, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Florida, a federal judge has reportedly rejected a second motion asking him to reconsider a previous ruling that gave the Seminole Tribe Of Florida the exclusive rights to offer blackjack and other “banked” ...

Seminole Tribe not happy with Gretna race track involvement in gambling dispute

Sadonna Price

January 4, 2017

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

After Gretna Racing filed a motion to alter a ruling by a federal judge in the issue involving the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state, the Seminole Tribe has announced their objections. The tribe’s lawyer ...

Florida legislators willing to compromise for gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

Sadonna Price

December 29, 2016

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

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The House and Senate chambers in the state of Florida remain in disagreement on whether or not slot machines should be allowed in eight counties, despite voters in those counties having approved gambling. Howev...

Florida racetrack agrees 2017 purse contract

Adam Morgan

December 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent And Protective Association has reportedly signed a deal with horseracing track operator Stronach Group regarding next year’s purse contract at Gulfstream Park Racing And Casino...

Florida Attorney General asks state’s Supreme Court to investigate illegal gambling case

Adam Morgan

December 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Unlicensed Operation, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Florida Attorney General has reportedly asked the southern state’s Supreme Court to assume jurisdiction over an illegal gambling case it brought against a Jacksonville-based attorney that was subsequently d...

Federal judge declines to reconsider Florida “banked” card games ruling

Adam Morgan

December 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

In Florida, a federal judge has rejected a motion from state lawyers to reconsider his previous ruling that gave the Seminole Tribe Of Florida the exclusive right to offer blackjack and other “banked” card game...

Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums

Lars Jones

December 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Horse Racing, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Although the legal path is not currently clear, Florida's Senate President, Joe Negron indicated earlier this week that he is in favor of allowing slot machines in counties where voters have approved them. Vote...

Florida asks Federal judge to reconsider November “banked” card games ruling

Adam Morgan

December 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Lawyers working for the Florida Department Of Business And Professional Regulation have reportedly filed a motion requesting that a Federal judge reconsider his previous ruling that gave the Seminole Tribe Of F...

Seminole Tribe Of Florida continuing to pay during compact negotiations

Adam Morgan

December 10, 2016

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Florida

As it continues meetings with the administration of Republican governor Rick Scott regarding its expired gaming compact, the Seminole Tribe Of Florida has reportedly revealed that it is continuing to make payme...

Genting Malaysia to operate Gulfstream Park Florida

Sadonna Price

December 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

After trying for many years to establish a gaming venue in Miami, Florida, Genting Malaysia Berhad will finally get their chance, just not where they expected. In 2011, Genting purchased the Miami Herald buildi...

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa adds smoke-free table gaming area

Sadonna Price

December 4, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Florida

Smoke has reportedly been a problem at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, as guests have compared the smoking atmosphere to that of one found at a local bar or pub. The casino has taken into account what gues...

Seminole Compact to be revisited, Richard Corcoran says

Kim M

November 23, 2016

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

Richard Corcoran (pictured), who assumed the speakership of the Florida House on Tuesday, said lawmakers in Florida will revisit a compact between the Seminole Tribe and the Sunshine state, according to Florida...

Seminole Tribe of Florida can keep blackjack at casinos

Kim M

November 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The federally recognized Seminole Tribe of Florida has won the right to keep offering blackjack at its Florida casinos. After a five-year exclusivity clause in the 2010 compact between the Seminole Tribe and...

Regulators warning Florida card rooms, “Change the way games are played”

Lars Jones

November 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has started to issue warning letters to card rooms at Florida parimutuels, telling them that the card games currently being played are too m...

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New gaming bill filed by Florida Senator

Federal judge again declines to reconsider Florida “banked” card games decision

Seminole Tribe not happy with Gretna race track involvement in gambling dispute

Florida legislators willing to compromise for gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

Florida racetrack agrees 2017 purse contract

Florida Attorney General asks state’s Supreme Court to investigate illegal gambling case

Federal judge declines to reconsider Florida “banked” card games ruling

Florida Senate President supports voter will in county slot referendums

Florida asks Federal judge to reconsider November “banked” card games ruling

Seminole Tribe Of Florida continuing to pay during compact negotiations

Genting Malaysia to operate Gulfstream Park Florida

Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa adds smoke-free table gaming area

Seminole Compact to be revisited, Richard Corcoran says

Seminole Tribe of Florida can keep blackjack at casinos

Regulators warning Florida card rooms, “Change the way games are played”

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