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Slot machine battle could revolve around Gretna Racing, Poarch Creek Indians

December 27, 2015

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A case is currently being considered by the Florida Supreme Court that has the potential to change the gaming landscape of the state, specifically for rural Gadsden County, Gretna Racing and the Poarch Creek In...

Days after compact deal decided, Governor Scott political committee receives donations from Resorts World Miami

Sadonna Price

December 26, 2015

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

Just three days after Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a new gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe, a company that could benefit from the deal, wrote a huge check to Scott’s political committee. Resorts Wo...

Live quarter horse racing back in action at Hialeah Park this weekend

Sadonna Price

December 23, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Florida

December 26th will mark the day when the live quarter horse racing will begin again at Hialeah Park Racing & Casino. The iconic landmark in South Florida will be opening for a 40 day season, taking place in...

Florida senator wants state to create gambling commission

Sadonna Price

December 23, 2015

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Since the news broke that the Florida Governor and the Seminole Tribe reached a $3 billion compact for gaming in the state, Senator Maria Sachs has decided the state needs to create a gambling commission. On Mo...

Gambling pact could mean an end for dog and horse racing in Florida

Kim M

December 17, 2015

Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Florida

Whether Florida’s dog and horse tracks should be permitted to do away with live racing, which once were a draw for an exclusive and sometimes unsavory crowd, is the question that is currently the center of a di...

Lansky family topping the news for Cuba casinos

Lars Jones

December 10, 2015

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

Legendary gangster Meyer Lansky lost his Riviera Casino in Havana when the Castro government seized assets after the 1959 revolution there. Now that President Obama has set a course to normalize relations with ...

Gambling deal with Seminole Tribe far from a done deal

Kim M

December 9, 2015

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The gambling agreement between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Rick Scott that was signed on Monday will face changes over the coming months, and while praised by both sides, its approval is far from...

Cape Air partners with Resorts World to launch new service to Bimini

Lars Jones

December 9, 2015

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Regularly scheduled commercial seaplane service between Florida and North Bimini has not been available since 2005. That is scheduled to change beginning on December 21, 2015 thanks to a new partnership between...

Florida, Seminole Tribe reach $3 billion gambling deal

Sadonna Price

December 8, 2015

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

Late Monday it was announced that the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Governor Rick Scott came to an agreement for a new gambling deal that will secure billions of dollars for the state. The new deal will also al...

Florida retirement community’s penny-ante mahjong game ruined by snitch

Kim M

November 30, 2015

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A notorious band of international gamblers has been shut down in Florida; well, not quite. Apparently someone was suspicious of Zelda King and the other gambling grandmas who gathered every Thursday to play ...

DFS class action suits amended to include sports leagues and media outlets

D. Graham

November 22, 2015

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Florida residents who originally filed a class action suit in their state’s federal court have once again filed a motion to amend. Specifically the amendment states that the plaintiffs seek to add a number of d...

State seeks dismissal of Seminoles’ lawsuit

Kim M

November 22, 2015

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The drama over blackjack in the state of Florida ensues as a federal court in Tallahassee is being asked by Governor Rock Scott’s administration to dismiss a suit filed last month by the Seminole Tribe. The ...

Florida decoupling plan opposition expands

Kim M

November 4, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Florida

Efforts to decouple live racing from casino-style gambling at Florida pari-mutuel facilities are being rallied against by horseman’s groups. Groups that oppose dog racing and Greyhound tracks have pushed for...

Florida casino opponents want voters to decide

D. Graham

October 31, 2015

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

A new organization called Voters in Charge has begun circulating petitions for the purpose of putting a constitutional amendment before Florida voters that would give the state’s residents the exclusive authori...

Blue Horizon Casino Cruise sails again

Lars Jones

October 29, 2015

Casino Cruise Ships, Casino project updates, Florida, Sports betting

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The Blue Horizon Casino Cruise ship is set, once again, to sail out of the Port of Palm Beach Friday October 30th. After several delays including a complete shutdown and trip to a Jacksonville dry dock to repla...

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Slot machine battle could revolve around Gretna Racing, Poarch Creek Indians

Days after compact deal decided, Governor Scott political committee receives donations from Resorts World Miami

Live quarter horse racing back in action at Hialeah Park this weekend

Florida senator wants state to create gambling commission

Gambling pact could mean an end for dog and horse racing in Florida

Lansky family topping the news for Cuba casinos

Gambling deal with Seminole Tribe far from a done deal

Cape Air partners with Resorts World to launch new service to Bimini

Florida, Seminole Tribe reach $3 billion gambling deal

Florida retirement community’s penny-ante mahjong game ruined by snitch

DFS class action suits amended to include sports leagues and media outlets

State seeks dismissal of Seminoles’ lawsuit

Florida decoupling plan opposition expands

Florida casino opponents want voters to decide

Blue Horizon Casino Cruise sails again

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