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

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...

Seminole Tribe Of Florida takes “exclusivity” fight to federal court

Adam Morgan

October 4, 2016

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

The Seminole Tribe Of Florida is in federal court this week arguing that it should be able to keep the sole right to offer “banked” card games such as blackjack at most of its casinos in the southern state. ...

Sheldon Adelson donates $1 million to help prevent medical marijuana amendment from passing in Florida

Kim M

September 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Florida

Billionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson is continuing his fight against a proposal in Florida to legalize medical marijuana. The 83-year-old casino boss, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of ...

IGT inks 13-year supply deal with the Florida Lottery

Adam Morgan

September 10, 2016

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

Following a competitive tendering process, International Game Technology (IGT) has won a contract to provide the Florida Lottery with a selection of solutions and services through to 2031. London-based IGT r...

Gambling operators in Florida receive support from Judge over ‘designated player’ card games

Renee Kingsley

August 29, 2016

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

Designated player card games or banked card games which were introduced in 2012 have grown extremely popular in Florida but have been under threat since 2015 after the state gaming regulator wanted to do away t...

Two locals place in Big 4 Hard Rock poker event

Kim M

August 24, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Tournaments, Florida

The 2016 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open kicked off on July 28 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida and in the following three weeks, 28 primary event champions played their way to a S...

Hard Rock International buys naming rights to Miami Dolphins stadium

Kim M

August 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Florida

In a multi-year deal believed to be worth $250 million, Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has purchased the naming rights to Dolphins stadium. On Wednesday, August 17, elected ...

Slot machines in Florida are generating lower tax revenues than initial estimates

Renee Kingsley

August 9, 2016

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

The racetrack casinos in South Florida were responsible for generating $187.9 million in slot machine tax revenue this fiscal. This was a growth of $5.4 million when compared to the last fiscal but still a long...

Florida Lottery launches pair of new daily draw games

Adam Morgan

August 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Florida

The Florida Lottery now offers a portfolio of nine draw games after launching a pair of new daily titles in its Pick 2 and Pick 5 while the state-run organization has also re-branded its long-time Cash 3 and Pl...

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino institutes new parking fees in Tampa

Sadonna Price

August 8, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, The Players Lounge, Florida

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A new parking charge was instituted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida on the 1st of the month, which has many people upset over the change. In the past, there was no fee to park at ...

Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal

Kim M

August 2, 2016

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

In a decision that could have a ripple effect throughout the state of Florida, Judge Suzanne Van Wyk ruled on Monday that the player banked games offered by Jacksonville Kennel Club, Inc., also known as bestbet...

Genting Group floats unique Miami marina proposal

Adam Morgan

July 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Florida

Malaysian firm Genting Group has floated a unique proposal to environmental regulators in Florida in hopes of receiving permission to build a 50-yacht marina on a waterfront site it owns in downtown Miami. G...

Gambling Operators in Florida oppose proposed rule changes to banked card games

Renee Kingsley

July 20, 2016

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

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Florida are looking to drop a regulation that governs banked card games or designated player games but a number of gambling operators in the state have ...

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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

Seminole Tribe Of Florida takes “exclusivity” fight to federal court

Sheldon Adelson donates $1 million to help prevent medical marijuana amendment from passing in Florida

IGT inks 13-year supply deal with the Florida Lottery

Gambling operators in Florida receive support from Judge over ‘designated player’ card games

Two locals place in Big 4 Hard Rock poker event

Hard Rock International buys naming rights to Miami Dolphins stadium

Slot machines in Florida are generating lower tax revenues than initial estimates

Florida Lottery launches pair of new daily draw games

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino institutes new parking fees in Tampa

Judge rules Florida card room’s player-banked games illegal

Genting Group floats unique Miami marina proposal

Gambling Operators in Florida oppose proposed rule changes to banked card games

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