Florida

July 9, 2015

Casino proposals, Casino openings, Licenses, Sports betting, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Update: July 13 No firm date has yet been set for the maiden voyage, however a representative has informed us that it looks like an "all clear" to sail by July 17th. Also in a previous version of this sto...

Proposed Florida gambling rules could face legal challenge

July 6, 2015

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

It has taken close to two years for the gambling regulators of Florida to create a proposal for new regulations in the pari-mutuel industry. The new regulations cover a wide variety of topics from horse racing ...

Florida Gov. mum on negotiating with Seminole Tribe; Blackjack Dispute

July 6, 2015

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

Over a week ago, the Seminole Tribe of Florida tried to get the state governor back on board with blackjack gaming, but the tribe has yet to garner a response. Governor Rick Scott has yet to state if he will be...

Bank of New York Mellon attempts to intervene in former Revel casino dispute

Renee Kingsley

June 30, 2015

Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Florida, Labor Relations, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, New Jersey

The dispute between the new owners of the former Revel casino and the ACR Energy Partners continues to go on as both parties are unable to reach a mutual agreement. ACR Energy Partners used to be the sole power...

Florida Seminole Tribe refuses to shutdown blackjack games

Renee Kingsley

June 25, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Florida, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

The five year deal that the Seminole tribe cut with the state government of Florida is about to expire and the tribe has been unable to work out a new deal with state legislators. The earlier deal which the tri...

Operation Rock Bottom leads to 8 arrests for sports betting and more

June 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

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Thursday—June 11, 2015 was a busy day for Rockland, New York District Attorney Thomas Zugibe when "Operation Rock Bottom" proved useful in eight arrests. The 10-month long investigation focused on Internet off-...

Florida appeals court; Counties can okay slots

May 30, 2015

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

The complicated Florida gambling landscape just got a little more interesting with a ruling from the First District Court of Appeals. The court ruled 2-1 that a voter referendum in Gadsden County allowing slots...

Victory Cruise Casino shuts down for safety reasons after surprise inspection

May 26, 2015

Casino closures, Florida

Just yesterday, a sign was added to the front door of the Victory II Casino of Jacksonville, Florida that stated the ship was docked due to safety concerns. After an inspection by the Coast Guard, it was determ...

Florida compact expires in July, Seminole options remain

May 11, 2015

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

The Seminole Tribe of Florida has a five year gambling compact with the state of Florida which is set to expire in July. When the contract was set up it had a 90 day extension attached to it, so the tribe coul...

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Announces Third Annual Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open To Take Place July 30 – August 19, 2015

April 21, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Poker Tournaments, Florida

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) will return to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Fla. July 30 – August 19, 2015. The anticipated ser...

Florida residents may get casino vote

April 10, 2015

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

News came April 9, 2015 that South Florida residents may be able to decide if Las-Vegas casinos are built in their areas. The Florida House of Representatives voted for a limited gambling bill. However, legisl...

Florida Seminoles’ gaming compact might be extended one year

April 8, 2015

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

On July 31st, the five year gaming compact between the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida and the state, allowing the tribe to offer blackjack and other table games is set to expire. To try and give the tribe tim...

Straub tells officials he is interested in other Atlantic City properties

April 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Florida, New Jersey

Glenn Straub was awarded Revel Casino last week and during the approval process he stated he was interested in more acquiring more properties. Besides owning Revel Casino he is looking to purchase the former Sh...

Florida legislature yet to make a decision on casino bill