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Why Online Casinos Aren’t Legal in Florida

With US states changing their opinion regarding online gambling in recent years, the iGaming industry is burgeoning in the country. In many states, gamblers now have access to convenient, safe, and enjoyable online gambling entertainment from a variety of suppliers. Florida, however, is not one of these states. Despite having a decent gambling…
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after more than seven hours of debate on Thursday. The constitutional amendment, HB 151, passed with one vote to spare over the necessary 21-vote threshold by a margin of 22-11. Accompanying enabling legislation, HB 152 passed by the same margin. State Sen. Greg Albritton…
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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos
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Michigan's Entertainment Boom and the State's Thriving Casino Resorts

Michigan, celebrated for its diverse entertainment offerings, stands out as a premier destination, drawing tourists with a unique blend of urban excitement, natural splendor, and cultural richness. The state's tourism industry showcased a remarkable rebound in 2022, attracting 125 million visitors, a figure nearly at par with pre-pandemic levels.…
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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’

Alabama Baptist and other faith-based leaders continue to speak out against the current gambling legislation anticipated to move quickly through the state House of Representatives. They also are sending an urgent message to all who are concerned to join them. "This one is really, really hot and very, very serious," Greg Davis, president and CEO of…
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Effort to expand gambling in state ‘a gospel issue’
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Predicting the Future by Studying the Past

The rapid development of casino gaming and the increasing reliance on technology compels us to examine where we've been to accurately predict where we are going as an industry. As a gaming regulator, it is crucial to hypothesize future development to build the skill set and tools necessary to regulate the gaming offerings of the future. Since…
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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…
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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?
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Road to ICE 2024: Casino and gaming

It's been a big year for the casino and gaming sector, with plenty of talking points for ICE 2024. Here we delve into some of the biggest US news of the year. Arguably, tribal nations in the US have dodged a bullet so far when it comes to attacks on their sovereignty. As a result, they should feel buoyed by recent court rulings. However, with state…
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Road to ICE 2024: Casino and gaming
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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…
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Seminole tribe expands Florida casino betting
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For better or worse, 20 years ago Mainers legalized casino gambling

Twenty years ago this week, 53 percent of Maine voters in the 2003 election legalized slot machines in Maine, through the creation of a "racino" connected to Bangor's Bass Park harness racing track. Today, nearly all forms of gambling are legal in Maine, including sports betting, which went live last week. You can play slot machines and table games…
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For better or worse, 20 years ago Mainers legalized casino gambling
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Austin.com All You Need to Know About Online Casino Gambling in Texas

While Texas staunchly prohibits gambling in land-based casinos, online casinos remain something of a gray area. With the Lone Star State not currently willing to regulate land-based casinos, it looks pretty unlikely that legislation will be passed this year or next regarding online casinos. However, looking a little further ahead, there could be…
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Austin.com All You Need to Know About Online Casino Gambling in Texas
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How Online Gambling is Affecting Native American Tribes

The digital revolution of the gambling industry has catalyzed profound transformations, and among the most deeply affected are Native American tribes. This article unravels the multi-faceted relationship between the surge of online gambling and its traditions, rights, and economics. In the vast realm of entertainment, few sectors have witnessed as…
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How Online Gambling is Affecting Native American Tribes
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in California? Age Restrictions Explained

Many people have engaged in gambling as a pastime for ages since it is exciting and has the potential to be very profitable. However, it's important to keep in mind that gambling has hazards, and age limitations are in place to safeguard the weak. These age limitations are in place in California to make sure that only responsible people may partake…
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Gamble in California? Age Restrictions Explained
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Deceleration of Gaming Revenue Growth in the USA

The gambling industry has long been a significant economic driver in the United States, captivating millions with the allure of chance and the promise of lucrative rewards. From the bright lights of Las Vegas to tribal casinos and state lotteries scattered across the nation, gambling has woven itself into the fabric of American culture. Gaming…
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Deceleration of Gaming Revenue Growth in the USA
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North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers

Much of the news emanating from North Carolina this last year revolved around online sports betting. But a recent draft casino bill circulating among legislators in the Tar Heel state has gained some support. The bill has the potential to disrupt fledgling casino developments in Virginia, especially Caesars Virginia in Danville. It also potentially…
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North Carolina casino legislation: Winners and losers
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Gas Station Slot Machines: Should You Play?

Before you ask'Should I play Gas station slots', let's take a quick look at exactly what they are. Gas station slot machines are just the newest in a rather long line of gambling devices that purport to be skill games or arcade machines. This includes the pinball machine, a notorious gambling device for most of the 20th century, not the benevolent…
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Gas Station Slot Machines: Should You Play?
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Best AK Casino Sites & Apps

Welcome to your ultimate guide for Alaska online casinos! If you're ready to play the hottest new slots and classic table games like blackjack and roulette from the comfort of your home, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll provide everything you need to know about online casino gaming in The Last Frontier, including the laws…
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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…
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Seminole Gambling Deal Gets Big Win
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USA’s Thriving Online Casino Market

The United States has long been synonymous with the glitz, glamor, and allure of casinos. From the iconic Las Vegas Strip to the bustling boardwalks of Atlantic City, the country has a rich history when it comes to the world of gambling and entertainment. However, with the rise of technology and the ever-expanding reach of the internet, a new era…
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USA’s Thriving Online Casino Market
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Latest updates about regulations of the gambling industry in the U.S. in 2023

Gambling has been a significant part of American culture since its inception, and the industry has grown and evolved over the years. The modern gambling industry in the United States is highly regulated, and the laws that govern it have changed over time. In 2023, there have been several updates about regulations of the gambling industry in the…
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Latest updates about regulations of the gambling industry in the U.S. in 2023
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San Antonio’s gambling getaway is Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino

San Antonians who love rolling the dice and having a bit of gambling fun make the most out of road trips to WinStar in Oklahoma and Coushatta in Louisiana. While these out-of-state casino resorts are no doubt a memorable experience, there is a more convenient spot for Central Texas residents to visit when they want to hit the machines and,…
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San Antonio’s gambling getaway is Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
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Will New York Online Casinos Ever Open?

Since New Jersey put its stamp of approval on legal online gambling in 2013, many states followed in its wake. Popular online casino "destinations" include Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Michigan. Today, several states are waiting in the wings for legal online casino approval. New York is one of them. The current online gambling market in the US is a…
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Will New York Online Casinos Ever Open?
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Native Casinos May Have Just Hit the Jackpot

A corner of cyberspace could soon be federally recognized tribal land. New federal rules could make it easier for Native American tribes to acquire land and broker deals with states for online sports betting, The Wall Street Journal reported. The federal framework that governs gambling on Native reservations was established in 1988 when Congress…
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Native Casinos May Have Just Hit the Jackpot
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Proposed Tribal Gambling Rules Would Alter U.S. Gambling

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is updating its rules. Several of the proposed changes could bring the most transformative change to tribal gambling since the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. The public comment period for the proposed rules ends on March 1, at which point BIA will publish the updated guidelines - barring an…
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Proposed Tribal Gambling Rules Would Alter U.S. Gambling
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Who can own and operate a casino in California?

According to the CGCC, Native Americans were allowed to establish gaming operations on tribal land after the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. SACRAMENTO, Calif - Following the early opening of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, many community members have made their voices heard about their excitement and opposition to the casino.…
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A look at the global gambling market

There is no doubt that the popularity of gambling in recent years across the world has soared, with people engaging in a number of betting activities. Online gambling is referred to as internet betting or internet gambling, comprising online games and is gaining attention day by day. Technology has assisted and developed the global gambling…
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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022

It's the time of year when outlets look back on the biggest stories of the last year and look ahead to what is on the horizon in the year ahead. But our outlook will be different. With so much to cover in the emerging U.S. online gambling space, plenty of noteworthy stories fell through the cracks or had a shorter-than-expected shelf life in…
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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022
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Cayuga Nation opens another LakeSide Entertainment casino

Cayuga Nation, the operator of LakeSide Entertainment Casino in Union Springs has expanded its offer by opening a new Lakeside Entertainment location in Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls location: Clint Halftown, Cayuga Nation's federal representative, informed that the casino opened on Friday. It is located at the intersection of Route 89 and Garden…
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Cayuga Nation opens another LakeSide Entertainment casino
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Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

TALLAHASSEE - Lawyers for the federal government asked a federal appeals court on Wednesday to reverse a ruling that invalidated Florida's attempt to give the Seminole Tribe a monopoly on sports betting in the state. A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard arguments from lawyers for the U.S.…
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Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe
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Catawba casino faces hefty fines after federal investigation

The National Indian Gaming Commission cited the Catawba Two Kings Casino, saying the casino broke federal law when it did not get approval for its management contract. The casino, about 30 miles west of Charlotte, opened in a temporary building in July 2021. The casino has 1000 slot machines and electronic table games. The eventual goal is to open…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale

The Florida Gaming Commission has delayed a ruling on the pending sale of Miami's Magic City Casino to an Alabama-based Native American tribe. The decision follows local media reports last week that the Havenick family, which owns the casino, is looking to sell the property to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed sum. The move to…
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Florida: Gaming commissioners vote to delay Miami's Magic City Casino sale
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North Dakota tribes want exclusive rights on online gambling

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's five American Indian tribes are seeking exclusive rights to host internet gambling and sports betting in the state, a monopoly worth millions, just a year after legislators turned aside a push by one big national player to allow it in the state. The tribes are turning to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum to approve…
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Top 10 gambling tips for states with strict laws

Do you live in a state with strict gambling restrictions? This can be frustrating for an avid poker player or gambler, but you still have options!U.S. gambling laws vary from state to state, and you should do your own research depending on your state. In this article, I will give some tips and alternatives for players living in less…
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Slot machines are illegal in Alaska. So how is Klawock's casino in business?

Rhonda Ren drove from Craig to Klawock two days in a row to play the machines at the Klawock Casino. "I had lots of luck yesterday," Ren said while sitting in front of a machine. "I did great." Nearby, Robert Baza was coming away from his machine with $300. He had heard that the Klawock Cooperative Association opened the casino early last month,…
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Slot machines are illegal in Alaska. So how is Klawock's casino in business?
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Slot machines are illegal in Alaska. So how is Klawock’s casino in business?

Slot machines, like most kinds of gambling, aren't legal in Alaska. But in the Prince of Wales Island community of Klawock, the local tribe is now running more than 20 machines that look an awful lot like the kind of slots you might find on the floor of a Las Vegas casino. And it's all perfectly legal. Rhonda Ren drove from Craig to Klawock two…
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Slot machines are illegal in Alaska. So how is Klawock’s casino in business?
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Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise to turn Texas into Las Vegas, the Republican is now saying that while he doesn't want a proliferation of gambling in Texas, he's willing to listen to the gaming industry's proposals. "We don't want slot…
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Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas
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North Dakota Tribes Seeking Monopoly Over Online Gambling

The Indian tribes in North Dakota are trying to win over a million-dollar monopoly on online gambling and sports betting in the state. Associated Press reported that the five Indian tribes in North Dakota have requested that governor Doug Burgum grants them exclusive rights over all online gambling in the state under the so-called compacts or…
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Can We Expect Social Responsibility From Gambling Companies?

When we think about gambling, we usually see it as a vice that should be controlled by all means possible. The reason for this is that many people are not familiar with modern gambling companies, which have nothing in common with shady dents and illegal gambling joints from the 1920s. Nowadays, gambling establishments stand side by side with…
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Can We Expect Social Responsibility From Gambling Companies?
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What Was The First Casino In The US?

The first casino in New Orleans opened in the early 19th century. Since 1895, in San Francisco casinos there have been " one-armed bandits" - prototypes of modern slots. In 1997, the first online casino is created. The American gambling industry has been actively developing since the beginning of the 19th century. In its history, there were times…
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Two tribes plan casinos in Mtn Home, Idaho

Treasure Valley residents who hope to visit a casino currently have to drive to destinations like Jackpot, Nevada, or Pendleton, Oregon. But that could change. Two different Native American tribes are pitching proposals to build a casino in Mountain Home near Interstate 84, one closer to the Treasure Valley and the other from Eastern Idaho. In the…
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Two tribes plan casinos in Mtn Home, Idaho
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At Covers, we use our industry-leading expertise to conduct detailed reviews of real money online casinos in Connecticut. We assess the quality of casino games, payment options, and overall mobile experience at each online casino. To help you identify the best online casinos in CT, we explain what you should look for in a casino app or website…
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Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help Winnebago Reservation Grow

In the July heat during a casino groundbreaking in Omaha, Lance Morgan shook hands, said his thank yous, and met with each member of the media in attendance. One at a time, the Ho-Chunk Inc. CEO charmed each person with a joke or two. "I'm a Husker fan and I'm a little annoyed with Iowa Hawkeyes right now," Morgan explained why he wants to bring…
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Housing to Healthcare: New Casinos Could Help Winnebago Reservation Grow
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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…
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Biden administration says Florida, Seminole Tribe gambling deal should get OK
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Difference Between US, UK, and Australian Gambling Industries

Global gambling revenues are predicted to reach about $100 billion in 2023, with more than 20% of the world's population having gambled at least once. The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom are among the countries where gambling has seen enormous expansion in recent years. The gaming industry is expanding at a breakneck pace in almost…
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Difference Between US, UK, and Australian Gambling Industries
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Most important things to look for when finding a casino to play in NY

There are two kinds of casinos to look out for if you're in the state of New York. These are land-based casinos and online casinos. The things to look out for when you're checking out which casinos to play at differ according to whether you're looking to play online or face to face. For the sake of being thorough we will be highlighting things to…
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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…
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How to Find the Best Gambling Sites in Florida?
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California can’t impose ‘sprawling’ enviro regulations on Tribes’ casino plans

The James R. Browning U.S. Court of Appeals Building, home of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, is pictured in San Francisco, California February 7, 2017. REUTERS/Noah Berger State wanted five Tribes to enact parts of CEQA, other laws in exchange for casino contract renewals 9th Circuit says'general policy objectives' have no place in…
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California can’t impose ‘sprawling’ enviro regulations on Tribes’ casino plans
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Maryland Gambling Regulation Explained

Gambling has a lengthy history in Maryland, especially given the state's illustrious horse racing heritage. Each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, the Preakness Stakes, one-third of the revered Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing is conducted. However, gambling is not limited to those locations in Maryland. The state is bustling with…
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Native American tribes bring fresh energy and time-tested traditions to Las Vegas hospitality

Las Vegas' Palms Casino Resort has always had a great story. The property just west of the Strip thrived under the original reign of the Maloof family, turning heads with its celebrity check-ins, over-the-top suites and starring role in the 2002-2003 season of MTV's The Real World. In 2016, the Palms was acquired by Red Rock Resorts, parent company…
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Native American tribes bring fresh energy and time-tested traditions to Las Vegas hospitality
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Indy Gaming: SCOTUS ruling favoring Texas tribal casinos has ‘wider implications’

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week was…
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Supreme Court Sides with Ysleta Tribe in Bingo Case

In an unusual lineup, the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 against the State of Texas on Wednesday, thereby blocking the Lone Star State from enforcing its gaming laws against a tribal casino. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the 20-page majority opinion which was joined by Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena…
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Supreme Court Sides with Ysleta Tribe in Bingo Case
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Newsom's OK leaves casino project with Legislature

The Tejon Indian Tribe casino proposal that won Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval this week faces a potentially higher hurdle next as local lawmakers look to revive an earlier effort to get the project through the state Legislature amid expectations other tribal governments might oppose it. Hopes for winning final approval of the $600 million casino now…
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Newsom's OK leaves casino project with Legislature
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California: Elk Valley Casino opens with more space and offerings than previous venue

The new Elk Valley Casino in Crescent City, California, officially opened its doors on Friday. The 36000 square-foot venue, owned by Elk Valley Rancheria Indians, is located off Highway 101 and is bigger by half than the older casino it replaced on Howland Hill Road, two miles away. The casino features 300 slot machines, and table games including…
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California: Elk Valley Casino opens with more space and offerings than previous venue
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Editor’s Notebook: Off-reservation casino proposals highlight inadequate tribal funding, inequitable federal model

Whether the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians will secure the necessary approval from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to open a casino in Fruitport Township remains an open question, but the answer will likely emerge within a matter of days. So far, the tribe has secured approval from the U.S. Department of the Interior to take the land into trust, a…
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Gambling 101: The Vice That's Getting More Nice

Gambling and more particularly the regulation of gambling has been part of the United States before we were even the United States. Societal standards and the need for revenue have largely shaped the history of legal gambling in the U.S. Risk taking and opportunism were part of the frontier spirit in the New World. In fact, the Jamestown settlement…
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Sonoma County supervisors unanimously oppose Koi Nation’s casino near Windsor

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Koi Nation's proposed casino and resort outside Windsor while discounting the tribe's historical ties to the county. The 5-0 vote came without any discussion beyond a quick comment from Supervisor James Gore, the board chair, who represents much of northern Sonoma…
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Sonoma County supervisors unanimously oppose Koi Nation’s casino near Windsor
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Clock ticking on Robinson Rancheria’s slot machines

Five Indigenous California tribes, including two based in Mendocino and Lake counties, are locked in a legal dispute with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office over renewing their gambling compacts with the state. The outcome of the case, experts say, has potential implications for every California tribe that holds casino rights. And while the points of…
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Clock ticking on Robinson Rancheria’s slot machines
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Gambling Laws in Florida

Florida's gambling laws permit several types of land-based wagering under specific situations. A common misperception about the state's gambling regulations is that internet wagering is prohibited. Although Section 848 focuses on land-based gaming in Florida, it does not include or cater to the internet or mobile gambling applications. Gaming in…
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U.S. Supreme Court hears Tigua gambling case

El Paso's Tigua Indians finally got their day before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, capping a three-decade legal battle with the state of Texas over whether the tribe can offer some type of gambling on its land. Lawyers for the Tiguas, the state and the U.S. Department of Justice spent just over 90 minutes in oral arguments before the high…
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U.S. Supreme Court hears Tigua gambling case
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Supreme Court grapples with Indian gaming and the legality of bingo in Texas

The Supreme Court will resolve a conflict between an Indian tribe and the state of Texas over state restrictions on gambling such as bingo, after hearing oral arguments on Tuesday. The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, an American Indian tribe in Texas, told the justices that federal law prohibits the state from restricting the tribe's gaming activity. In…
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Supreme Court grapples with Indian gaming and the legality of bingo in Texas
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Senecas still withholding casino revenue from New York pending federal inquiry

The Seneca Nation, dealing with internal strife over whether to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in casino revenue to New York State, will await the results of a federal inquiry into whether the revenue-sharing arrangement is legal before forwarding the funds. Seneca President Matthew Pagels and Gov. Kathy Hochul publicly confirmed that they had…
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Koi Nation announces agreement with carpenters union on proposed Windsor casino

The Koi Nation has secured a powerful ally in its quest to build a 2500-machine casino and 400-room hotel on property near Windsor that the tribe purchased for $12.3 million in September. On Friday, the tribe announced a binding letter of intent with the Northern California Carpenters Union. The agreement ensures that any general contractor…
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Koi Nation announces agreement with carpenters union on proposed Windsor casino
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Osage Tribe seeks to start demolition at proposed casino site

Three months after the prospects of an Osage Indian casino in Lake Ozark emerged, the Osage Tribe is seeking proposals to demolish the vacant motel and accessory buildings on the location at Bagnell Dam Blvd. A public notice in the Eldon Advertiser Jan. 3, the newspaper of record in Miller County, said that Requests for Proposals were being sought…
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Osage Tribe seeks to start demolition at proposed casino site
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Supreme Court To Hear Texas Tribes' Gambling Case

In October of last year, Online Poker Report reported on the Supreme Court case involving the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the State of Texas. Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the National Indian Gaming Association, and the Solicitor General's office, plus a response from the State of Texas, the case is slated to have oral arguments on Feb 22,…
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Supreme Court To Hear Texas Tribes' Gambling Case
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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…
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Feds' next move unclear in gambling fight
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Florida Judge Denies Injunction In Gambling Initiative Fight

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - A Leon County circuit judge on Wednesday refused to immediately halt efforts backed by the Seminole Tribe to try to block a gambling initiative from getting on next year's ballot. The initiative, supported by casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp., would allow voters to decide whether to allow pari-mutuel operators in North…
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Florida Judge Denies Injunction In Gambling Initiative Fight
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SCOTUS Denied JAC's Hollywood Jamul Casino Petition

A case brought up by a group of casino opponents in California against a tribal casino was dismissed by the US Supreme Court twice, putting the end to a nearly decade-long public dispute. The petition filed by the Jamul Action Committee (JAC) to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) seeking the court to reconsider its October ruling and…
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SCOTUS Denied JAC's Hollywood Jamul Casino Petition
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Florida-Seminole gambling deal doesn’t break law, feds say

TALLAHASSEE - The U.S. Department of the Interior has fired back against allegations that a deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting in Florida violates federal law, pointing to a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature to allow the tribe to accept bets from throughout the state. Department attorneys filed a 33-page court…
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Florida-Seminole gambling deal doesn’t break law, feds say
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Fate of Florida gambling deal unclear as Seminole Tribe makes case

TALLAHASSEE --- The legality of sports betting in Florida remained uncertain Wednesday, as the Seminole Tribe escalated efforts to keep intact a deal giving it control over online sports wagering following a judge's ruling that the agreement violates federal law. The tribe's latest legal salvos gave no indication of plans to comply with U.S.…
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Fate of Florida gambling deal unclear as Seminole Tribe makes case
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Federal Judge Throws Out Florida’s Gambling Agreement With Seminole Tribe

A federal judge has thrown out a gambling agreement Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed with the Seminole Tribe. In her Monday ruling, Judge Dabney L. Friedrich said the compact violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act by illegally expanding gambling in the state. At a news conference Tuesday morning, DeSantis said he hadn't seen the judge's ruling…
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Federal Judge Throws Out Florida’s Gambling Agreement With Seminole Tribe
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Aquinnah seeks state gambling compact

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah has asked Gov. Charlie Baker to enter into negotiations for a Class III casino compact, according to a letter sent by the tribe to Baker. In a letter dated Sept. 8, Aquinnah Wampanoag chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais requests the compact negotiations. A Class III casino under the state's gambling laws would…
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Aquinnah seeks state gambling compact
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More states considering casino gambling expansion

It's no wonder why states across the nation are in various stages of introducing some form of gaming to their citizens. The American Gaming Association last week reported that commercial gaming revenue hit a quarterly record for the months of July, August and September and that revenue is on a record pace for 2021. The AGA said that with $38.67…
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More states considering casino gambling expansion
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The Osage Nation announced it would be investing $60 million to build a casino with hotel, restaurants and entertainment space on 28 acres.

The proposed Osage Nation casino is not a "slam dunk" and citizens have the power to stop the project from moving forward. That's the message Joe Roeger and Mike Eagen said they will be sharing with the community whenever and wherever possible because neither believes a casino - especially this casino - will be beneficial to the area. In late…
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The Osage Nation announced it would be investing $60 million to build a casino with hotel, restaurants and entertainment space on 28 acres.
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$5000 Free at Texas Gambing Sites

Welcome to our guide to online gambling in Texas. Please scroll down for rankings of the top ten offshore sites that accept wagers from TX residents, a detailed overview of the state's current gambling legislation, and an outline of all land-based and digital casino services available to gamblers in Lone Star State. We put hours of research into…
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Want to work at a casino? Getting hired might be harder than you think

So, you want to work at a casino? Like getting a straight flush, getting the job might be harder than you think. With a new casino on the horizon for Vigo County, getting hired to work there likely will require more steps than just providing a resume, depending on the scope of work. Casinos and casino-related jobs employ 12496 workers in Indiana…
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Tulsa World

Osage Nation announces plans for Missouri venue

A northeastern Oklahoma tribe has announced plans to expand its commercial footprint into Missouri. Officials with the Osage Nation issued a press release Friday afternoon announcing plans to develop a new entertainment district in Miller County, Missouri, near the Lake of the Ozarks. The $60 million project will be completed in phases and will…
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Osage Nation announces plans for Missouri venue
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Legal Regulations That Revolutionized Online Gambling in Western Nations

The law covering online gambling has had to evolve over the years in the Western world, and may currently be on a converging path. As the USA and Canada seek to make their stringent legal situation more open, the liberal UK may be about to tighten things up, which may make an international harmonization of laws regarding online gambling a credible…
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Legal Regulations That Revolutionized Online Gambling in Western Nations
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…
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Florida Politics

No Casinos, others sue to stop Seminole Compact

No Casinos asks a federal court to declare the Compact in violation of state, federal laws. Charging that the new Seminole Compact is a clear violation of the Florida Constitution and several federal laws, No Casinos and others filed suit Monday in federal court to block it. The suit asks a judge to set aside Florida's approval of the new 30-year…
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No Casinos, others sue to stop Seminole Compact
World Casino News

Alaska tribal casino plan thwarted

In the American state of Alaska and a federal judge has reportedly ruled against an effort by the Native Village of Eklutna to bring a small casino to tribal lands located around 20 miles north of downtown Anchorage. According to a Thursday report from the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska has only one formal tribal reservation, the Metlakatla Indian…
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Alaska tribal casino plan thwarted
The Buffalo News

Federal review calls into question legality of Seneca casino payments to NY

ALBANY - The Biden administration has opened an inquiry into whether a casino revenue sharing deal between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State is legal, a potentially significant step for the tribe that has been ordered by an arbitration panel and federal judges to pay $500 million in missed casino payments to Albany. The Senecas filed…
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Federal review calls into question legality of Seneca casino payments to NY
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…
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Development Around South Florida Casinos Abounds, But Isn’t a Sure Bet
The Press Democrat

Long battle has begun for Koi Nation’s casino project near Windsor

In the span of about eight months in late 2002 and early 2003, two Indigenous tribes announced plans to build casinos in Sonoma County. The first was the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians, who identified a parcel of land they owned on the southeast edge of town there. The second was the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, who cast their gaze…
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Long battle has begun for Koi Nation’s casino project near Windsor
San Francisco Chronicle

Koi Nation tribe's plan to build Sonoma County casino sees pushback from rival tribal gaming operation

Two days after the Koi Nation Native American tribe announced plans to build a $600 million casino and resort in Santa Rosa, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, who run the largest gaming operation in the area, said they opposed the move and cast doubt on the Koi Nation's historical ties to the area. "This is an egregious attempt at…
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Koi Nation tribe's plan to build Sonoma County casino sees pushback from rival tribal gaming operation
Casino News Daily

Koi Nation Looks to Build $600mn Casino in Sonoma County

A Northern California tribe plans to build a $600 million hotel and casino resort on old wine land in Sonoma County as it looks to preserve its "cultural and historic integrity and secure a brighter future for coming generations." The Koi Nation, a federally recognized tribe of the southeastern Pomo people, on Wednesday announced that it has…
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Koi Nation Looks to Build $600mn Casino in Sonoma County
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Tribe’s $600m Casino Plans Vex Sonoma County Leaders

The Koi Nation tribe of Northern California has filed plans to build the $600m Shiloh Resort & Casino to the north of Santa Rosa, much to the dismay of Sonoma County leaders. [Image: Shutterstock.com] An announcement by the Koi Nation tribe that it has filed plans to build a $600m casino resort on land it has claimed in Northern California has…
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Tribe’s $600m Casino Plans Vex Sonoma County Leaders
The Press Democrat

Koi Indian tribe unveils plans for $600 million casino resort in Sonoma County

The Koi Nation, one of California's federally recognized Native American tribes, on Wednesday unveiled plans to build a $600 million casino resort on 68 acres on East Shiloh Road near the Shiloh Ranch Regional Park northeast of Santa Rosa in unincorporated Sonoma County. The tribe intends to convert what was a winegrape vineyard at 222 E. Shiloh…
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Koi Indian tribe unveils plans for $600 million casino resort in Sonoma County
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Gas Tank Explosion Results in 26 Injuries in Florida Casino

Six people have been hospitalized and a further 20 have suffered minor injuries in a gas tank explosion at the Seminole Classic Casino (pictured above) in South Florida. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A gas tank explosion at the Seminole Classic Casino in South Florida, owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has caused injuries to 26…
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Gas Tank Explosion Results in 26 Injuries in Florida Casino
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Best Casinos For Real Money Blackjack In New York

Blackjack may not be one of the oldest casino table games, but it is for sure the most popular one. You would be hard-pressed to find a gaming establishment that can legally feature it but opts not to. That is so thanks to it having a super simple ruleset, a low house edge, and the fact that it can generate massive profits for operators via…
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Best Casinos For Real Money Blackjack In New York
El Paso Herald Post

Biden administration sides with Tigua, Alabama-Coushatta tribes in long-standing gambling fight with Texas

The Texas state government and the tribes have repeatedly gone to court since 1993 over gambling issues, with the state regularly prevailing since a 1994 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision known as Ysleta I held that federal law prohibited gambling on Tigua (also known as Ysleta del Sur Pueblo) and Alabama-Coushatta land. Now, the Biden…
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Biden administration sides with Tigua, Alabama-Coushatta tribes in long-standing gambling fight with Texas
Orlando Sentinel

Seminole Tribe seeks dismissal of lawsuit challenging Florida gambling deal

TALLAHASSEE - The Seminole Tribe is trying to scuttle a federal lawsuit challenging a new gambling deal with the state that calls for the tribe to operate sports betting in Florida. Lawyers for the tribe on Tuesday filed court documents seeking to intervene in a lawsuit filed by two pari-mutuel operations and arguing that the lawsuit should be…
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Seminole Tribe seeks dismissal of lawsuit challenging Florida gambling deal
World Casino News

Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians get new compact

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he signed tribal-state gaming compacts with six of the states federally recognized Indian tribes, among them, the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. Signed August 10, 2021, after several years of negotiations, the agreement with the Tribe whose rancheria is located in Madera County,…
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Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians get new compact
Florida News Times

Feds Should Dismiss Florida and Seminole Tribe’s Gambling Deal

Florida approved sports betting through a compact signed with the Seminole Tribe on April 23, 2021. The compact made both the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe are happy as the compact is expected to boost state revenue by $2.5 billion in the next few years. While the gaming compact has kept both sides happy, it still requires federal…
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Feds Should Dismiss Florida and Seminole Tribe’s Gambling Deal
ABC 7 Southwest Florida

Anti-gambling group challenges Seminole Gaming Compact

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Now that the Department of Interior has allowed the gaming compact between the state and Seminole Tribe to go into effect, opponents of the increased gaming allowance given to the tribe are readying a suit to stop it. The Seminole Gaming Pact was signed in April, approved by lawmakers in May, and allowed to go into effect by the…
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Anti-gambling group challenges Seminole Gaming Compact
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Seminole Compact legal challenge coming

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS SERVICE) - Now that the Department of Interior has allowed the gaming compact between the State and Seminole Tribe to go into effect, opponents of the increased gaming being given to the tribe are readying a suit to stop it. The Seminole Gaming Pact was signed in April, approved by lawmakers in May, and allowed to go…
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Seminole Compact legal challenge coming