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Illegal gambling houses shut down in White Springs

State agents make five arrests, seize 179 devices from two sites. ImageBody WHITE SPRINGS - A pair of White Springs illegal gambling houses were shut down following a state raid Wednesday. In executing search warrants at two Internet cafes in town, the Florida Gaming Control Commission's Division of Gaming Enforcement, with assistance from the…

Incidents ・ 8 days

New York Post

Gambling in Miami Beach? No thank you!

Vegas by the sea? No thank you! With Florida's legislature back in session, a proposed bill is on the table that would extend casino gaming to Miami Beach and beyond. The only problem? Miami Beach residents don't want slot machines along their shores. The electorate - myself included - has repeatedly (and resoundingly) voted down the possibility of…

Law ・ 14 January 2024

My Sun Coast

Gaming machines removed from Charlotte County businesses as part of ongoing investigation

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed a legal search warrant of two casino-style businesses who were illegally operating in Charlotte County. 196 illegal gaming machines were seized, along with a large amount of cash that was found on hand. The investigation…

Incidents ・ 23 December 2023

WFTV

New casino games launch this week, tribe resumes gambling payments to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Amid a celebrity-fueled launch of new casino games this week, the Seminole Tribe intends to resume making payments to the state as part of a 30-year deal that included giving the tribe control over sports betting. Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and chairman of Hard Rock International, told The News Service on Friday that the…

Law ・ 10 December 2023

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Miami Times Online

Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting

Seminole Tribe leaders last week announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December - a first step in what could be a major expansion of gambling in Florida triggered by a go-ahead from the U.S. Supreme Court. The announcement came after more than two years of legal wrangling about a 2021 deal with the state that allowed the…

Law ・ 08 November 2023

Daily Mail Online

Powerball jackpot up to $1.4 billion after no one...

The Powerball jackpot has rocketed to an estimated $1.4billion after no players matched all six numbers and hit it rich Wednesday night. The numbers were: 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 and the Powerball 1. Players will next have a shot at the Powerball jackpot Saturday night in hopes of ending an 11-week stretch without a big winner. The draw will take place…

Lottery ・ 05 October 2023

WPTV

Arcades warned about illegal slot machines; some still operating

SEBASTIAN, Fla. - The Florida Gaming Control Commission issued about 26 letters to arcades across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast to stop using illegal slot or gambling machines. The Rio Arcade in Port St. Lucie received a warning from the state agency regulating and enforcing gambling in May 2023. More than 3 months later on Sept. 14, the…

Incidents ・ 28 September 2023

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What we know: Investigators raid adult arcades with illegal slots

Local law enforcement officials have shut down an adult arcade with illegal slot machines. St. Lucie County sheriff's officials raided Rio Arcade on U.S. 1, just south of Kitterman Road, in Port St. Lucie on Thursday after they executed a search warrant. Here's what we know so far: Sheriff Ken Mascara said numerous attempts were made to address the…

Incidents ・ 15 September 2023

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Chipley store identified as illegal gambling site

A Chipley convenience store is the subject of an illegal gambling investigation. The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), Division of Law Enforcement and the Chipley Police Department collaborated in an operation to dismantle an illegal gambling operation at the 77 Gas Mart, located at 604 Main Street. Investigators executed a search warrant…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

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Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win

In a move that could remake Florida's gambling landscape, a federal appeals court overturned a ruling that blocked a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control over sports betting throughout the state. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia reversed a November 2021 decision by a…

Law ・ 03 July 2023

Tampa Bay Times

Florida seniors, beware of unregulated slot machines, AARP warns

Florida seniors should be wary ofgambling in unregulated and illegal casinos often known as "arcades," "game rooms" or "internet cafes." That's according toAARP Florida, which partnered with the newFlorida Gaming Control Commission on Monday to warn about these casinos' dangers. As the Tampa Bay Times reported last week, the businesses have…

Law ・ 23 May 2023

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Florida Division of Gaming Enforcement puts local casinos on notice

Charlotte County, FL - February 15, 2023 Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell and staff are working closely with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement, notifying local businesses who may be operating an illegal slot machine(s) or gambling device(s) in violation of section 849.16, Florida Statutes. Slot machines are…

Land-based ・ 17 March 2023

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Charlotte County on lookout for illegal gambling machines

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County is working with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement to crack down on local businesses that are operating illegal slot machines or gambling devices. Some local businesses may be in violation of section 849.15, Florida Statues. These machines may only be operated on tribal…

Law ・ 21 February 2023

Tampa Bay Times

Biden administration says Florida, Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get OK

TALLAHASSEE - The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law. A U.S. Department of the Interior brief filed Wednesday offered a…

Poker ・ 19 August 2022

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Slot machine revenues beat expectations

As pari-mutuel facilities returned to more-normal operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, state tax collections from slot machines topped expectations. A report released Monday said slot-machine tax collections totaled $241 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30, beating an earlier forecast of $231.2 million. But the state Revenue…

Finance ・ 12 August 2022

South Florida Caribbean News

How to Find the Best Gambling Sites in Florida?

The laws governing online gambling in Florida are very strict. Online gambling regulations in Florida are quite complicated, and the answer to "is gambling illegal in Florida?" depends on the state's specific legislation. If you're looking for a place to gamble in the real world, you may visit tribal casinos or pari-mutuel betting facilities in…

Strategy Guide ・ 03 August 2022

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Will casinos or the legislatures save racing?

Harness racing is facing continuous problems in jurisdictions where there is no casino attachment-or, in the case of some places, like Florida, where there is/was. The problem is greed, legislative lethargy and competition-the latter including the lottery. Yes, racing is hanging on with, in most cases, decreasing handle and attendance with the…

Sports ・ 26 July 2022

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Man ran illegal gambling operation at Palm Beach Co. arcade, arrest report says

A West Virginia man is under arrest and facing dozens of charges after authorities said he was running an illegal gambling operation at an arcade near Boynton Beach. According to his arrest report, Antonio Magnone, 35, of Weirton, West Virginia, was the former owner of Crowne Arcade, located at 8890 Lawrence Road. On Nov. 8, 2021, the Palm Beach…

Law ・ 06 July 2022

Gambling News

Florida Gambling Watchdog Urged to Take Action against Gray Slots

Founded last year in May, the Gaming Control Commission (GCC) in Florida is planned to take over the responsibilities of the Pari-mutuel Wagering Division (PWD) which is a part of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Currently, the PWD is in charge of gambling operators, however, the GCC will take over effective from July 1 this…

Politics ・ 09 June 2022

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Feds' next move unclear in gambling fight

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - As the Seminole Tribe pursues a legal battle to regain control over online sports betting in Florida, the federal government has not decided whether to launch an appeal. The Seminoles are appealing a decision by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, who last month scrapped a deal negotiated by Gov. Ron…

Sports ・ 29 December 2021

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After 69 years, Casino at Dania Beach ending jai alai for good

DANIA BEACH, Fla. - Sunday will be the final day fans can see fast-paced jai alai action in Broward County. The sport has struggled with popularity, particularly since online sports betting became legal in Florida. Many are now looking to the future of the sport and how to make it sustainable. "It's an emotional weekend," said Benny Bueno, Jai Alai…

Sports ・ 01 December 2021

Orlando Sentinel

No Casinos, businessmen sue Florida over gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Two South Florida businessmen and the Orlando-based group No Casinos have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a deal that allows sports betting in Florida, arguing the agreement signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved by the Legislature violates the state Constitution and federal laws. The legal challenge, filed Monday in Washington,…

Poker ・ 15 October 2021

Florida Phoenix

South FL businessmen, No Casinos sue to strike down gambling expansion

two lawsuits fighting for control of sports betting in Florida's new gambling compact, there's now a third lawsuit seeking to invalidate the compact altogether. A group of South Florida businessmen and their companies, along with the anti-gambling group No Casinos, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., late Monday, arguing that the…

Law ・ 10 October 2021

Commercial Observer

Development Around South Florida Casinos Abounds, But Isn’t a Sure Bet

A 450-foot hotel in the shape of an electric guitar towers over western Broward County. The 638-room Guitar Hotel is the glitzy centerpiece of a $1.5 billion expansion completed in 2019 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Nearby, real estate projects are sprouting in the long shadow of the Guitar Hotel as developers bet on proximity to the…

Covid ・ 20 September 2021

CBS News Miami

The Casino @ Dania Beach Ends Jai-Alai For Good In November

DANIA BEACH (CBSMiami) - It is the end of an era at The Casino @ Dania Beach, which announced on Wednesday morning the 2021 Jai-Alai season will be its last. The final Jai-Alai game will be played in the casino's fronton on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Depression Nicholas Drenching Deep South, 3 Systems To Watch Dania…

Sports ・ 15 September 2021

Orlando Sentinel

Ante up: Florida’s gambling deal opens the door for online poker and blackjack

Florida's sweeping gambling deal wouldn't just bring sports betting to the Sunshine State: It also opens the door for online poker, blackjack and other games. But Floridians could get to do even more gambling under another item near the end of the 75-page agreement. Under a "miscellaneous section," Florida agreed to negotiate in "good faith" for…

Blackjack ・ 13 September 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

Jai-Alai Season Resumes at The Casino @ Dania Beach

Sports ・ 03 September 2021

South Florida Caribbean News

5 Most Popular Casinos in Florida for 2021

Revelers and casino dwellers have plenty of options to choose from in Florida. The state has dozens of casinos, although gambling within its borders can be a little hazy. The state reported a record on Friday, August 13th; the state reported a record with over 150000 new COVID cases and a seven-day average of more than 20000 cases per day. (That…

Covid ・ 25 August 2021

Tampa Bay Times

Florida lawsuit challenges new Seminole gambling compact

TALLAHASSEE - One of Florida's oldest parimutuel companies, owner of Miami's Magic City Casino and the Bonita Springs Poker Room, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Florida gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, alleging that the sports betting component is a based on "legal fiction" that violates federal…

Law ・ 05 July 2021

Bonita Springs Florida Weekly

Gov. DeSantis signs series of gambling measures

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a series of gambling-related measures approved by state legislators during a special session held earlier this month. One of the bills (SB 2-A) authorized a 30-year gambling deal, known as a "compact," inked by the governor and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. in April. Under the…

Law ・ 06 June 2021

Islander News

DeSantis signs gambling bills into law

On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation ratifying Florida's gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which could bring sports betting to Florida plus craps, roulette, and similar casino games, provided the federal government approves the agreement. One of the bills (SB 2-A) approves a 30-year compact signed by DeSantis…

Law ・ 26 May 2021

Florida Politics

House committee amends gambling bill to preserve standardbred horse business

House gaming bill would not decouple harness racing from gaming rooms. Florida's standardbred horse breeding business was thrown a lifeline Tuesday when a House committee amended the gambling "decoupling" bill to require that Florida's only harness racing track continue racing in order to keep its game room open. The amendment adopted Tuesday by…

Politics ・ 18 May 2021

Florida Phoenix

'Don't mess with Bingo'; senators are cold to rule changes amid gambling reforms

Changes in state rules over Bingo games in Florida may have hit a dead end Monday. The lone Senate committee charged with vetting nine pieces of gaming and gambling legislation in that chamber did not vote on the three measures related to Bingo. In the House of Representatives, the Bingo measures have no counterparts, indicating lack of interest in…

Bingo ・ 17 May 2021

Sun Sentinel

Who gets gambling windfall in Broward?

Davie is poised to hit a jackpot under a new gambling agreement that will be considered next week, upping the portion of revenue it receives from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Meanwhile, Hollywood is set to see its share decline, walking away from the table a loser. Millions of dollars are on the table in sweeping gambling legislation that will…

Politics ・ 14 May 2021