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Florida legislators willing to compromise for gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe

December 29, 2016

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

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

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, 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

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

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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...

Florida Supreme Court reviewing proposal that could limit the growth of the gambling industry

Renee Kingsley

November 3, 2016

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

The Florida Supreme Court reviewed a proposal on November 2 that looks to amend the constitution and give voters in the state the right to control the growth of casino games. The ‘Voter Control of Gambling in F...

Motives of Hialeah’s new horsemen’s group questioned

Kim M

October 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Florida, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The recognition of a new horseman’s group at Hialeah Park by the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering is being challenged and a trial is set to begin today in a Tallahassee courtroom. Those in the know regarding ho...

Casino giant Genting gets thumbs up from commission in pursuit of marina plan

Kim M

October 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Florida

Malaysian conglomerate Genting Group acquired the Miami Herald’s bayfront campus (pictured) in 2011 for $236 million in its pursuit of plans for a 50-slip marina at the site. The casino plans are currently stym...

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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”

Florida Supreme Court reviewing proposal that could limit the growth of the gambling industry

Motives of Hialeah’s new horsemen’s group questioned

Casino giant Genting gets thumbs up from commission in pursuit of marina plan

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