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Florida Jurisdiction News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Bans, openings and record jackpots edition
28 Feb 2025
In addition to the largest online casino jackpot in U.S. history, we also had mix of enforcement and growth this week in the gaming industry, as evidenced by the confiscation of gambling machines in Florida.
US Supreme Court rules in favor of Florida sports betting
27 Oct 2023
Although this is a win for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, don’t expect wagering to begin anytime soon.
Florida continues to take aim against sports betting
26 Sep 2023
Last week, the state’s gaming commission sent cease-and-desist letters to three Daily Fantasy Sports operators, which comes on the heels of the Hard Rock Bet legal battle.
Hard Rock Bet could launch next week in Florida
13 Sep 2023
The Seminole Tribe’s sports wagering site could begin accepting online and retail sports bets as early as 19 September following its court victory on Monday.
Seminole Casino Hotel announces live music schedule for June
14 May 2018
Performances are at the Zig Zag Lounge at the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee. No cover for live entertainment. TVs throughout the Zig Zag bar air sporting events and other entertainment.
Top 10 US states to watch for iGaming legislation in 2017
27 Mar 2017
Legalizing online gambling is never easy, which is why we have to hand it to these 10 states for even trying. Whether their attempts will be successful remains to be seen, but we're optimistic.
Life sciences professor wins Wisconsin's largest poker tournament
12 Jan 2017
Craig Trost emerged victorious to capture the Mid-States Poker Tour's first-place prize of $63,252.
Juegos Miami confirms 2017 event dates
6 Sep 2016
The second edition of Juegos Miami will be held from 31 May to 2 June at the Miami Biltmore Hotel.
DFS news roundup: California bill advances to Senate with ease
28 Jan 2016
The biggest DFS news this week comes out of California, where a bill to regulate daily fantasy sports passed in the Assembly by a vote of 62-1.
Salomon Ponte wins Lucky Hearts Poker Open WPTDeepStacks Main Event
20 Jan 2016
The Toronto native made his way through a field of 1,684 entrants at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood to win the tournament and $344,420.
Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open running Jan. 7-20
16 Dec 2015
The tournament series, held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, will culminate with a WPT DeepStacks Main Event carrying a $1 million guarantee.
Jake Bazeley wins Hard Rock Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open Championship
4 Dec 2015
The Cincinnati pro took home $568,687 for winning the $3,500 buy-in championship event.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood releases tournament series schedule through August 2016
24 Nov 2015
The casino will host five tournament series that pay out over $13 million in guaranteed prize pools.
Florida Senator proposes online lottery bill
1 Dec 2014
Florida Senator Gwen Margolis has tabled a bill, SB 120, that could see lottery tickets permitted to be sold online.
AGA making its voice heard on major gaming issues
12 Nov 2014
AGA CEO Geoff Freeman said the AGA should be the group to clear up misconceptions or untruths about a regulated casino industry. That’s what the organization did in Massachusetts, and will do in other markets.
Florida Governor states his opposition to online gambling
25 Apr 2014
Gov. Rick Scott wants clarification from Congress on the Wire Act and demands opposition to online gambling.
Victory Casino Cruises prepares to deploy Victory II in Jacksonville, Florida
25 Apr 2014
This new location is expected to boost the local Jacksonville economy by increasing business for area hotels and restaurants.
Ten states that should have online gaming
6 May 2013
With Ultimate Poker -- licensed and regulated by Nevada -- now open for real-money business, Casino City's Aaron Todd surveys the landscape and identifies 10 states that should have online gaming.
Perspectives Weekly: Christie signs!
6 Mar 2013
As promised, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has signed the online gambling legislation sent back to him with the requested revisions. Also, industry news from the European Union, Florida, and the last of the Black Friday fallout.
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