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Gambling News - 'Florida'
Industry
March 4, 2024
Jacksonville Police Arrests Suspect in Casino Robbery Case
Casinos are often targets of illegal activities and this is primarily because they handle large amounts of cash. However, gambling operators do not stand idle and invest heavily in security solutions, including security personnel, CCTV, metal detectors and AI solutions that help flag problematic behavior such as cheating or identify individuals who are not permitted […]
Legal
February 29, 2024
Bills Proposing Tougher Penalties for Illegal Gambling Passed in Florida
Two bills filed recently in Florida called for the increase of penalties for illegal gambling. While one of the proposals was filed with the House, HB 189, the other one, Senate Bill 1046 (SB 1046), was filed with the Senate. The two proposals seek to clamp illegal gambling machines which continue spreading across the state. […]

Legal
February 23, 2024
Bills in Florida Propose Increased Penalties for Illegal Gambling
Two bills that seek to increase the penalties for illegal gambling are making their way through the legislative process in Florida. One of the proposals is picking up speed in the state’s House, while the other one is gaining traction in the Senate. Clamping down illegal gambling and fighting the spread of illegal gambling machines […]

Industry
February 21, 2024
Florida’s Online Sports Betting Compact Challenged Under Federal Law
In a legal battle shaking Florida’s gaming landscape, an adjunct professor from a Miami law school has taken a bold step in challenging the gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state government. Daniel L. Wallach, renowned for his expertise in sports gaming law, has filed an amicus curiae brief urging the […]

Industry
February 20, 2024
Florida to Use Money from Gambling to Fund Environmental Projects
A number of wildlife and environmental projects are going to benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in Florida, thanks to recently approved bills. The bills in the state’s Senate and House, feature similar text and recently secured approval by the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee and the House Infrastructure Strategies Committee. This approval paves the […]

Legal
February 19, 2024
Federal Rules Greenlight Florida-Style Tribal Gaming Compacts
In a significant move, the Department of the Interior has announced the finalization of federal rules affirming the legality of Florida-style “hub-and-spoke” tribal gaming compacts. These compacts, governed by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act, play a pivotal role in the economic development of Tribal nations and have been a focal point for negotiations between […]
Lottery
February 19, 2024
$36M Jackpot Goes Unclaimed in Florida, Money to Be Returned
A $36 million Mega Millions jackpot has gone unclaimed after the winner never showed up. The winning ticket was sold months ago but no one turned up to collect it. According to Florida Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold at a grocery store in Jacksonville. The customer, according to the lottery, had matched all […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
DFS Operators in Florida Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters
Three daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators in Florida recently received cease-and-desist letters, a newly released report suggests. The letters, Saturday Down South confirmed, were sent by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) and received by PrizePicks, Betr and Underdog Fantasy, three operators that currently offer such activities to customers in the state. Florida’s gambling regulator […]
Sports
February 16, 2024
Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Gains Traction in Florida
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is an engaging activity that is available in many US states. Offering entertainment similar to sports betting, the activity has been gaining popularity over the last few years, attracting a wide range of audiences. One state that is currently trying to establish effective regulation for daily fantasy sports games is Florida. […]
Legal
February 9, 2024
West Flagler Continues Sports Betting Legal Battle
A gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe and Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida, dating back to 2021, was tangled into a prolonged legal battle. The compact permitted the Tribe to accept online sports bets across the state under the condition that the computer servers required for this be positioned within Indian lands. Consequently, West Flagler […]