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US player hits $1M+ jackpot twice in the same day at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Gambling history was made this month as a player in the US hit two $1 million-plus jackpots on the same day. A lucky gambler at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood became a millionaire - and then won a further million - on Wednesday, April 10, in an incredible feat the casino company believes to be a worldwide first. The unnamed gambler…

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Florida online casinos: Play legal casino games online in FL

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with OregonLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Real money online casino gambling isn't legal in Florida, but social and sweeps casinos offer a true…

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Bradenton bar raided for illegal gambling

A Bradenton bar owner could face up to five years in prison and $40000 in fines over four slot machines that authorities say the establishment was operating without a license. Pour Decisions Saloon and its slot machines were the subject of several undercover operations in March that came to a head on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the…

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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…

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Could online gambling provide millions to fight sea-level rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Next Las Vegas Strip property heading for big change: The Mirage

The transformation of the Tropicana has begun, and the public said farewell last week to one of the Strip's historic gaming establishments. The next property headed for big change: The Mirage. You have to imagine that there will be a greater outcry of support for The Mirage than the Tropicana because its history is fresher in people's minds. The…

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Could online gambling provide millions to save land and fight sea rise in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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Could online gambling provide millions for the environment in Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law Thursday that could pump hundreds of millions of dollars into Florida's struggling environment from an unlikely source: online gambling. There's just one catch. Opponents to Florida's compact with the Seminole Tribe are hoping to get the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the deal. Under the bill, passed by lawmakers…

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New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

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DraftKings, MGM set sights on Brazil's lucrative online gambling market

As Brazil emerges as one of the world's fastest-growing gaming frontiers, heavyweights in the sports betting industry like DraftKings and MGM Resorts are eyeing entry into the country's newly regulated online gambling market. Since loosening its online gambling laws in 2018, Brazil has swiftly become one of the top 10 betting markets…

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Mets Owner’s $8B Casino Project Gains Support from Councilman

Councilman says Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park complex plan is "in Queens' and New York City's best interest." Steve Cohen's plan to put a casino next to the home of the New York Mets has picked up some key support but still lacks important backing. Queens councilman Francisco Moya is endorsing the Mets owner's $8 billion Metropolitan Park complex…

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Several more U.S. states to legalize online gambling

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the foundations were set for an extremely exciting online gambling revolution across the U.S. With states now able to create their own gambling laws, more and more locations are launching online casino and online sports betting industries. New Jersey started…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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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…

Law ・ 17 March 2024

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Game Time: Cultivating the Modern Casino Experience

When the State of Nevada legalized gambling in 1931 as part of a legislative effort to spur economic recovery in the wake of the Great Depression, it was a watershed moment for American gaming. While it would take a few decades for the popular conception of the modern casino to truly take hold, the gaming boom would transform not just the civic…

Travel ・ 14 March 2024

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Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling

TAMPA, Fla. - Calls to the Florida's gambling addiction hotline have more than doubled since the state began allowing online gambling in late 2023, according to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. New data released by the council shows calls to the hotline increased more than 130% from December to January. For the year, the council expects…

Gambling Addiction ・ 21 February 2024

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Latest Gambling News: Sensational Casino News [January-February 2023]

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Industry ・ 15 February 2024

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Top 5 Biggest Casinos in the USA

Though online casinos, featuring games like roulette, online blackjack, and others, have become the norm, there is nothing that can replace the real thing. Visitors can take it up a notch by visiting some of the largest casinos in the United States. Spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet, the five biggest casinos will blow your mind. Check…

Top and Best ・ 02 February 2024

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NFL Walks Line In Embracing A Las Vegas Super Bowl And Gambling W

It seems fitting that the Super Bowl is headed to Las Vegas because it's the NFL's biggest show playing in a city that thrives on stars and grand events. But in this union of one of the nation's most glitzy towns and its most popular sports league there is a bit of tension. That tension centers around gambling. Las Vegas loves it. It embraces it…

NFL ・ 01 February 2024

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Jake Paul's Betr Announces Imminent Casino Expansion in Pennsylvania

Betr, the sports-betting app co-founded by social media sensation and professional boxer Jake Paul, has announced its intention to venture into the online casino market in Pennsylvania. The expansion comes as Betr seeks to capitalize on the rapid expansion of gambling revenue in the Keystone State, which reached a record $5.7 billion in 2023. With…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

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The Largest US Casinos Outside Of Las Vegas

When one thinks of gambling meccas, Las Vegas undoubtedly comes to mind. However, high-stakes gambling and luxury entertainment appeal extends far beyond the legendary Strip. Many impressive casinos in the United States rival their Las Vegas counterparts in both scale and luxury. In this article, we'll journey through the largest casinos in the…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

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Las Vegas projects to watch in 2024

With two casino-resort openings and a Major League Baseball team announcing plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2023, the new year has some big shoes to fill. But there are many significant projects in the early stages that could move forward in 2024. And, of course, we all want to know if projects such as the Atari Hotel will really happen. Here are…

Land-based ・ 16 January 2024

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10 Largest Casinos in the United States of America

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Land-based ・ 04 January 2024

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Florida's Gaming Revolution: Seminole Tribe Rolls Out New Casino Games

The Sunshine State is about to get a whole lot brighter for gaming enthusiasts, as the Seminole Tribe of Florida is gearing up to unveil a groundbreaking expansion of their casino games. Following a solid green light from the Supreme Court, the tribe is set to introduce craps, roulette, and sports betting to their already impressive repertoire this…

Games ・ 03 January 2024

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Florida Case Debates What Is Typically Found in a Casino

The verdict in the Florida Supreme Court sports betting case could all boil down to the phrase "typically found in casinos." West Flagler filed its response brief in the state court case on Tuesday and most of its argument centered on Amendment 3 and its phrasing "typically found in casinos". Amendment 3, passed in 2018, requires that any expansion…

Law ・ 27 December 2023

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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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New Seminole casino-hotel complex to open in Okeechobee in 2024

A new and improved casino - the closest one to the Treasure Coast - is coming to Okeechobee next year. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton entertainment complex is expected to open late 2024, according to a news release. On Jan. 5, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground on the new casino at the Brighton Seminole Reservation…

Land-based ・ 30 November 2023

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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…

Sports ・ 23 November 2023

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Sports ・ 16 November 2023

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F 1: Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous fountains at the Bellagio won't be very visible this week amid the roar of Formula One racing on the Las Vegas Strip, and gondoliers won't be serenading tourists at the Venetian resort. "Fountains have been shut off, canals drained, streets closed or harder to navigate," Michael Green, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 16 November 2023

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

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Land-based ・ 24 October 2023

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How Southern California casinos are celebrating Halloween

Halloween can be associated with classic concoctions ranging from wicked witches' potions to the creepy creations of mad scientists like Doctor Frankenstein. Still, this year's Halloween cocktails at Southern California casinos could easily be among the most frightful. Harrah's Resort Southern California mixologists Tiffany Ten-Napel, Alexa Arenz…

Land-based ・ 19 October 2023

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Florida Group Challenges Seminole Tribe's Casino Expansion

A Florida-based casino opposition group, No Casinos, Inc., has embarked on a fresh offensive against the Seminole Tribe's 2021 compact, seeking its invalidation. Their primary ammunition? A constitution amendment specifically drafted to stymie an expansion of casino gambling sans voter consent. The constitutional safeguard, which won the backing of…

Law ・ 19 October 2023

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High Court Stalls Fla. Tribe's Online Gambling Pact

By Ali Sullivan (October 12, 2023, 11:11 AM EDT) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday paused the implementation of a D.C. Circuit ruling that backed a novel gambling pact giving the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to offer sports betting in the Sunshine State....

Law ・ 13 October 2023

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The 5 Largest Casinos in the USA

The United States is home to some of the most extravagant and expensive casinos on the planet. Between the glitz and glamor of the Las Vegas strip and Atlantic City to the more relaxed vibes of California and Connecticut, the U.S. offers some of the biggest and best gambling establishments worldwide. From massive gaming floors and world-class…

Land-based ・ 13 October 2023

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Casino economic impact grows to $329B per year; Nevada remains leading gaming state

A study conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) found the national casino industry contributes nearly $329 billion annually to the U.S. economy - up 21 percent from the last time the analysis was done in 2018. The study, the first undertaken in five years by the Washington, D.C. trade organization, was conducted by Oxford…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

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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…

Sports ・ 03 October 2023

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Three adult arcades raided on Treasure Coast since May.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY - Another adult arcade was raided Tuesday with Sheriff's officials seizing 56 machines and making more than 10 arrests, as part of a gambling bust, Sheriff Ken Mascara said Wednesday. The raid at Treasure Bay Arcade, at the 6600 block of North U.S. 1 in northern St. Lucie County's Lakewood Park, follows a Sept. 14 raid at Rio…

Incidents ・ 29 September 2023

Casino City Times

Second six-figure jackpot on Royal Reels slot machine at Seminole Classic Casino in Florida

Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Florida is celebrating a second six-figure jackpot hit on a Royal Reels slot machine. Another Unity Card member reeled in an even bigger jackpot of $218080.70 on Tuesday, 26 September just six days after a jackpot hit of $194500.75 on Wednesday, 20 September playing a Royal Reels slot machine. The progressive…

Winnings ・ 29 September 2023

Casino City Times

2024 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 announced

Gaming News 27 September 2023 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Innovation Group, organizers of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming program, and Global Gaming Business magazine have announced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes professionals under the age of 40 already making significant impacts in the casino…

Industry ・ 28 September 2023

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These 2 Mississippi Gulf Coast casino hotels among USA Today’s Top 10 for 2023

It's perhaps something of a surprise that USA Today readers who cast votes for the top 10 casino hotels in the U.S. selected as many from the Mississippi coast -- two -- as they did from Las Vegas. Nominees for the USA Today's "10Best" were submitted by a panel of experts in casinos, lifestyle and travel. From there, 10Best editors narrow the field…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2023

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Pocono casino named one of nation's top casino hotels

From 2019: Mount Airy Casino Resort unveils $40 million expansionMount Airy Casino Resort held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday May 3, 2019. Mount Airy Casino Resort placed fifth on USA Today's top 10 readers' choice list for Best Casino Hotel in the country. Located in Mount Pocono, it was the only Pennsylvania casino resort to make the list. The…

Land-based ・ 15 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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Ohio casinos, racinos see slight gambling revenue dip of 2% in July, reaching $203.5M

In July, Ohio's casinos and racinos reported a total gambling revenue of $203.5 million, a slight decrease of approximately 2% compared to the same period last year. This figure represents the revenue retained by these establishments after paying out winnings but before accounting for state taxes and fees. For context, in July 2022, the state's 11…

Finance ・ 08 September 2023

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6 Casino Resorts Outside of Las Vegas

Feeling lucky? The odds are in your favor if you're looking for a fun place to stay and play for your next vacation. According to statistics from the research firm IBISWorld, 377 casino hotels are currently operating in the United States, and the number of casino hotel businesses has grown 6.3 percent per year since 2018. In addition, American…

Land-based ・ 29 August 2023

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In Florida, You'll Soon Be Able To Gas Up And Play Slots

If you're into Americana, then you already know all about car Stonehenge in Texas, Graceland in Tennessee, and Route 66. But when you're getting from place to place, America also offers some interesting rest stops - from one in Nevada where you can buy and shoot off fireworks outside a cafe to the Mars Cheese Castle in Minnesota to "Truckers'…

Sports ・ 24 August 2023

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Hard Rock Bet platform goes live in New Jersey

Hard Rock Digital launch its Hard Rock Bet platform in New Jersey, which integrates the online casino, sportsbook and rewards into one streamlined experience. - HARD ROCK Listen to this article Hard Rock Digital announced last week the launch of its Hard Rock Bet platform here in the Garden State, which integrates the online casino, sportsbook and…

Industry ・ 22 August 2023

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Best Florida Online Casinos 2023: Florida Gambling Sites

No. At the time of writing, online gambling is still illegal in Florida. While there are several brick-and-mortar casinos in operation in Florida, there is no indication that Florida is going to legalize online gambling soon, despite success in some nearby Floridas. Players in Florida can still access sweepstakes and social casinos,…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

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Florida Woman's Lucky Spin Nets $1.25 Million Jackpot at Tampa Casino

If you love playing slot machines, here's a bit of inspiration as one Florida woman's lucky spin hit a $1.25 million jackpot at a Tampa casino. I love going to casinos. In recent years I've been doing more gambling in Las Vegas than in local casinos in Tampa, Immokalee and Miami, but there's something about spinning the reels on a slot machine that…

Winnings ・ 18 August 2023

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Last-minute change to slot machine bet scoops Florida woman $1.2 million prize

While for most people yanking the one-armed bandit may not result in any big wins, for at least one woman it has resulted in a potentially life-changing scoop. We've all thought about what we'd do if we suddenly came into a very large amount of money. There's always the big lavish things like holidays, cars and suchlike. The reality is most of us…

Winnings ・ 17 August 2023

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Woman makes last-minute change to bet, wins $1.25 million jackpot at Florida casino

Hundreds of people flooded the comments on the viral post with well-wishes for the winner. "I guess I'll be going to the casino tonight to see if I'll get that lucky!" one user said. "Fabulous luck," said another. FOX 35 News reached out to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for more information.

Winnings ・ 16 August 2023

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Seminole Casino Hotel to welcome the Hispanic Heritage Music Festival with headliner Tito Nieves Oct. 7

IMMOKALEE - Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee will host the Hispanic Heritage Music Festival featuring headline performer Tito Nieves Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. with gates opening at 1 p.m. General admission tickets for this outdoor concert start at $39; VIP tickets start at $69 and include upfront seating and two drink tickets for beer, wine or…

Land-based ・ 14 July 2023

Casino City Times

Casino City’s Friday Five: Renovations and WSOP records edition

Major records are being broken at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, but before we take a more in-depth look at that, let's cover some other top stories from this week. Sports betting in Florida took a major step forward last week after a ruling was overturned, the new ownership at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has announced some…

Sports ・ 07 July 2023

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Competition Heats Up For Downstate New York Casino Licenses

A prominent New York real estate developer has joined the list of those seeking a license to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. Larry Silverstein, chairman of Silverstein Properties, is seeking to build a casino in Manhattan about four blocks west of Times Square at 11th Avenue and 41st Street, according to the New York Times. The…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

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Florida casino bets big on projection digital signage 'wow factor'

Exterior projection digital signage in action at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. Image provided by Walt & Company. Seminole Coconut Creek Casino, based in Coconut Creek, Florida, has found ongoing success with efforts to leverage projection digital signage from Epson to invigorate its business after the 2020 casino slump, according to a case study…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

Gambling News

Floridian Gambler Strikes $1M Jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

Image Source: Shutterstock.com A fortunate resident from Marco Island, Florida, hit the jackpot on a Dragon Link slot machine at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, walking away with a life-changing payout of $1 million. The winner, whose identity remains undisclosed, placed a $50 bet that turned into a staggering $1042996 windfall. This…

Land-based ・ 06 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

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Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa

Opening Act: Construction Starts on Future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa PR Newswire New, Exciting Tourism Destination Will Open in 2025 and Feature 150-Room Hotel, Expanded Casino and 1800 Seat Theater HOLLYWOOD, Fla.,June 7, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Construction has officially started onOttawa'snewest tourism and entertainment destination, the…

Industry ・ 08 June 2023

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Seminole Casino Brighton To Host Hiring Event

OKEECHOBEE, FL - Seminole Casino Brighton will host a hiring event Tuesday, June 20, with open interviews from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. A variety of positions will be available. The casino is also offering a free table games dealer school that will be held Monday through Friday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The dealer school will teach students how to deal…

Jobs ・ 07 June 2023

Yogonet

Hard Rock breaks ground on Ottawa hotel and casino expansion, rebranding

After delays caused by the pandemic, the future Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa is finally breaking ground today, Tuesday. The festivities begin at 2:20 p.m. when Hard Rock International executives will be joined by elected officials and business and community leaders to unveil new renderings and details of the upcoming entertainment destination in…

Land-based ・ 07 June 2023

Greensboro News And Record

Two Things: Confusion near a casino restroom; parking problems and tax hikes

Happy Friday. Took long enough to get here DANVILLE, Va. - A tall young man wearing a scraggly beard and a perplexed expression approached seconds after I walked out of a men's room. It seemed odd, but I was standing in a casino at 10:30 a.m. on a weekday morning, rolling with the flow seemed the way to go. "Um, excuse me, sir," the youngster said.…

Finance ・ 27 May 2023

Tampa Bay Times

Florida’s bootleg casinos provide illegal gambling, plain and simple

They operate all day in plain sight - bootleg casinos offering cash payouts at so-called "arcade" machines. These parlors are all across Florida, and they're all illegal. What will it take for law enforcement to enforce the law? The Tampa Bay Times' Christopher Spata provided an eye-opener this week, both on these predatory businesses, which…

Law ・ 24 May 2023

Fox 13 News

Florida seniors warned to be cautious of shady slot machines

TAMPA, Fla. - State officials are seeing more illegal gambling operations across Florida. It's why the AARP and the Florida Gaming Control Commission are teaming up to issue warnings saying these operators are specifically targeting vulnerable aging populations. Since the pandemic, the Florida Gaming Control Commission says there has been an…

Incidents ・ 23 May 2023

New York Post

Hofstra president Susan Poser debunks Sands casino as bad bet, urges local lawmakers to nix it

The president of Hofstra University is urging Long Island lawmakers to nix a plan for Las Vegas Sands Corp. to put a casino at the Nassau Coliseum near its campus - claiming it'll be more trouble than it's worth. "The casino proposed by Las Vegas Sands runs directly counter to the interests of our local population and will create dangers rather…

Law ・ 08 May 2023

Card Player

Billionaire Steve Cohen Eyes New York Casino

Billionaire Steve Cohen is vying for a license to build a casino adjacent to the Mets' Citi Field in Queens. Cohen owns the Mets. The space is currently a parking lot and park. According to Bloomberg, Cohen has hired a team of lobbyists to work on the project. The State of New York is charging $500 million for each license and requiring a minimum…

Finance ・ 05 May 2023

Gambling News

Florida Gambling Regulator Cracks Down Illegal Slots

Two years ago, in May 2021, legislators in Florida inked a new gambling compact with the Tribal operators in the state. This effectively allowed the Tribes to have nearly exclusive rights over the operation of most gambling activities, including slots. Although two years have passed, there are still arcade venues around Florida that offer slots…

Law ・ 02 May 2023

New York Post

Coney Island leaders not feeling lucky about casino plan

A pitch to build a casino and entertainment complex in Coney Island got losing snake eyes from community leaders who voted against a gambling joint along Brooklyn's historic beach and boardwalk. Community Board 13 members overwhelmingly passed a resolution rejecting the plan, 23 to eight - with the chairwoman saying she didn't want to turn Coney…

Politics ・ 01 May 2023

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Las Vegas Sands signs deal for NY casino resort site

New York's Nassau County signed a preliminary 99-year lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corp. for use of its 80-acre Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum site for development of an integrated resort with a casino on Long Island. In a news conference in New York on Wednesday, Sands Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein and Nassau County Executive Bruce…

Land-based ・ 27 April 2023

The Nevada Independent

Tilman Fertitta to buy Hard Rock Lake Tahoe, will convert the casino to a Golden Nugget

The company controlled by Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from Las Vegas-based Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price. According to a statement released Friday, privately held Fertitta Entertainment, which is based in Houston, will transform the hotel-casino into a Golden Nugget-branded casino. The…

Incidents ・ 29 March 2023

The Hill

Hard Rock Hotel’s guitar tower gets OK, will ‘forever change’ the Vegas Strip skyline

The new design will include a massive, 542-foot guitar - actually, back-to-back guitars -on a hotel tower with 600 rooms and a 48234-square-foot casino. It's so tall it will have to get a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A massive 542-foot guitar - actually, back-to-back guitars - will be much more than a sign in…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

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This Iconic Hotel Is Coming To The Las Vegas Strip

The skyline in Las Vegas is going to look different for years to come. Recent government approvals will allow a giant 660-foot-tall hotel in the shape of a guitar to become a new highlight of the Strip. Late last year, the iconic Hard Rock Hotel acquired another well-known Sin City property, The Mirage. In addition to revamping the existing hotel,…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

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Las Vegas Strip Casino Icon Entering Its Final Days

A much-loved piece of the Las Vegas Strip has lost its final chance for a stay of execution and the end could come in days. When Hard Rock International made its deal to purchase the Mirage from MGM Resorts International way back in December 2021 it became clear that major changes were coming. In some cases, a new casino owner simply changes some…

Land-based ・ 25 March 2023

Review Journal

Hard Rock gets approval for guitar-shaped Las Vegas Strip hotel

Clark County commissioners cleared the way for a guitar-shaped hotel tower to be developed at The Mirage, a project that would spell the end of Las Vegas' iconic volcano attraction. The County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved The Mirage operator Hard Rock International's plans for the 600-room, 660-foot-tall project along Las Vegas…

Land-based ・ 23 March 2023

Times Of Casino

Playtech Partners With Hard Rock Digital

Industry pioneers Playtech, the long-term friends of Casino.com, this week announced a strategic partnership with another iconic brand - Hard Rock Digital. The deal has seen Playtech invest some $85million in Hard Rock Digital, with these funds already earmarked to help fund the expansion of the legendary Hard Rock's youthful gaming business. The…

Industry ・ 16 March 2023

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Gambling Around the Globe: A Look at the Best Casinos Worldwide for Travelers in 2023

Are you planning a trip in 2023 and looking for some exciting destinations to add to your itinerary? If you're a fan of gambling, why not visit some of the best casinos around the world? From luxurious resorts in Las Vegas to historic establishments in Europe, there are plenty of options for travelers who want to try their luck at the tables. In…

Land-based ・ 16 March 2023

Yogonet

AGS' Bonus Spin Xtreme at Borgata Hotel Casino nears $1M jackpot

Gaming products and services supplier PlayAGS announced Friday that its Bonus Spin Xtreme at Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City is nearing $1 million. Borgata features 17 tables with the linked Bonus Spin Xtremeprogressive jackpot on multiple table games, including AGS' Bonus Spin Xtreme for Blackjack and Criss Cross Poker. "A million-dollar hit…

Winnings ・ 14 March 2023

Yogonet

Nevada not as likely to ban indoor casino smoking as issue picks up steam in New Jersey

New Jersey casino workers' ongoing push to ban indoor smoking at Atlantic City's gaming venues continues to pick up steam, with many believing this will be the year that the loophole closes, as more lawmakers show their support for the plan. However, the situation seems to be sharply different in Nevada. Only a small number of casino operators have…

Land-based ・ 11 March 2023

Yogonet

Las Vegas: Hard Rock's renovation plans for The Mirage to be voted on by county commissioners

This month, Clark County commissioners are set to vote on plans for a major redevelopment of The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The proposals include the replacement of the Strip's megaresort iconic volcano feature with a guitar-shaped hotel tower.The County Commission is scheduled to review the redevelopment plans on March 22. The property's new…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

Review Journal

Guitar-shaped hotel tower on Las Vegas Strip heads to Clark County Commission for vote

Clark County commissioners are slated this month to vote on a project that would change the landscape of the Strip: replacing The Mirage's iconic volcano attraction with a guitar-shaped hotel tower. The County Commission is scheduled on March 22 to consider Hard Rock International's proposed 600-room high-rise at the already-massive resort, county…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Atlantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2023

Review Journal

Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Altantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…

Land-based ・ 05 March 2023

New York Post

Hard Rock Cafe's Russia ties imperil bid for NY casino

Gaming operator Seminole Hard Rock's highly anticipated bid for a New York City casino license has been complicated by its business ties to Russia, sources told The Post. The ubiquitous Hard Rock brand - founded by Americans in London in 1971 and purchased by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2007 - has long been expected to announce its application…

Politics ・ 03 March 2023

pressenterprise.com

5 live entertainment events coming to Southern California casinos March 6-12

Southern California casinos will soon host a beloved music icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a pair of Mexican comics and television hosts and a show featuring an actor, comedian, author and skilled woodworker. Here are live events you can catch in local casinos March 6-12. Mexican comedians and actors Adrián Uribe and Adal Ramones have…

Land-based ・ 03 March 2023

Gambling

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…

Law ・ 23 February 2023

Gambling News

Florida Man Walks Away with $1.2M Blackjack Jackpot

The Lake Worth resident received an unexpected birthday present as he won the top progressive prize at Super4 Blackjack. This windfall marks the second high-profile win at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in recent months, serving as a testament to the growing popularity of progressive jackpots across all games. A $5 side bet was all it took to turn…

Winnings ・ 10 February 2023

Casino City Times

Blackjack player hits progressive jackpot for over $1.2 million at Florida Casino

Winnings ・ 10 February 2023

New York Post

Hard Rock, eyeing casino license, put chips behind Hochul

An executive from Seminole Hard Rock casino reportedly sent a brazen "pay to play" email solicitation urging associates to put their chips behind Kathy Hochul's campaign to be elected governor - as the firm makes an aggressive push to win a license to operate a gambling parlor in New York City. "Team, as we prepare for the final stretch of our…

Industry ・ 02 February 2023

Chicago Tribune

Hard Rock casino offers a $1,000 deposit match in casino and $100 bet match for sportsbook

Hard Rock is well-known for its cafes but fewer folks know about the incredible promotions that the online casino and sportsbook offer to new players. They have an astounding variety of different casino games ranging from classics like baccarat to the newest and most modern slots. The different casino games are all available online so as long as…

Sports ・ 01 February 2023

Times Of Casino

New Guitar-Shaped Hotel Coming to Las Vegas

One of Las Vegas' main attractions are it's over the top and exuberant hotels. Not only in scale, but also in concept and historical reverence. Residencies, attractions, and large-scale events are synonymous with the hotels itself leading to widespread recognition. Customers will come from all over the world to visit a space which once hosted…

Land-based ・ 31 January 2023

US Bets

Electronic Craps And How Tribal Casino Can Offer Game At All

Standing in the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, California, last month, I couldn't make sense of it. There was an electronic craps table, people were throwing dice, but whatever the roll, it somehow didn't become the point. And there was no reaction when the dice settled on the table. After watching a few rolls, I realized that this tribal casino had…

Craps ・ 15 January 2023

Review Journal

Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort

Las Vegas Sands Corp. is proposing to build a multibillion-dollar resort on Long Island, New York, as part of a bid for one of three downstate New York casino licenses. Las Vegas Sands said Thursday it has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site that's currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The…

Land-based ・ 13 January 2023

World Casino News

Seminole Tribe and Seminole Gaming reveal plans for new hotel-casino on Brighton Seminole Reservation

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, a federally recognized Seminole tribe based in Florida, together with Seminole Gaming, publicly announced on Thursday, January 5, their intention to build a new facility on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of lake Okeechobee. Layout of the proposed hotel & casino: Seminole Casino Hotel…

Land-based ・ 12 January 2023

pressenterprise.com

How Southern California casinos are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit

This Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Rabbit, which is believed to be the tamest of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Though 2023 is set to be a bit more gentle, it doesn't mean that it will lack excitement. Southern California casinos will commemorate the Year of the Rabbit with celebrations that include elaborate meals and dining…

New Year ・ 12 January 2023

palmbeach.floridaweekly.com

Seminole Tribe breaks ground on new Brighton complex

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground on the Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, a new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, northwest of Lake Okeechobee. It is projected to open in late 2024. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will replace the existing Seminole Brighton…

Land-based ・ 12 January 2023

Card Player

Seminoles Break Ground On New Florida Casino

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground Thursday, Jan. 5 on the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton. The new casino, hotel and entertainment complex is to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation near Lake Okeechobee. The casino is expected to open in late 2024. The Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton will…

Land-based ・ 09 January 2023

Star Advertiser

Las Vegas Advisor: Hard Rock officially takes over operations of Mirage

Hard Rock International, a subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has officially assumed control of the operations of the Mirage. Hard Rock, which paid $1.075 billion in cash for the purchase, becomes the first Native American tribe to operate a hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. However, the name change and transformation to a Hard Rock…

Land-based ・ 08 January 2023

Street Insider

Ground Breaking for Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton; New Casino, Hotel and Entertainment Complex Will Be Constructed Northwest of Lake Okeechobee

BRIGHTON SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground today -- Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 -- at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, an entirely new casino, hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of…

Land-based ・ 06 January 2023

Southwest Florida News Online

Southwest Florida Online News: Million Dollar Weekly Profits Sets Stage For New Casino Hotel In Glades County

BRIGHTON SEMINOLE RESERVATION, FL -The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground today at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton, a hotel and entertainment complex to be built on the Brighton Seminole Reservation, located northwest of Lake Okeechobee. "Breaking ground for the new Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton…

Land-based ・ 06 January 2023

Street Insider

George Goldhoff Named President and Mike Sampson Named General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Goldhoff has been named President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City effective Jan. 30, 2023, pending regulatory approval. Goldhoff reports directly to Jim Allen, Chairman and CEO of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming. Mike Sampson, who has been serving as interim…

Land-based ・ 05 January 2023