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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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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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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…
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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…
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Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling
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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…
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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…
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Florida Case Debates What Is Typically Found in a Casino
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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…
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New casino games launch this week, tribe resumes gambling payments to Florida
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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…
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New Seminole casino-hotel complex to open in Okeechobee in 2024
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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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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....
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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…
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Three adult arcades raided on Treasure Coast since May.
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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…
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What we know: Investigators raid adult arcades with illegal slots
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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…
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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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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…
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Florida Gambling Regulator Cracks Down Illegal Slots
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Guitar-shaped hotel tower on Las Vegas Strip heads to Clark County Commission for vote
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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…
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Hard Rock Cafe's Russia ties imperil bid for NY casino
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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…
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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…
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New Guitar-Shaped Hotel Coming to Las Vegas
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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…
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. to build Long Island casino resort
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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…
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Seminole Tribe breaks ground on new Brighton complex
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Southwest Florida Online News: Million Dollar Weekly Profits Sets Stage For New Casino Hotel In Glades County
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has relaunched efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha - roughly seven years after its last attempt was blocked by former Gov. Scott Walker. In July, the tribe announced that it had once again partnered with Hard Rock International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, to construct a scaled-down…
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin renews efforts to bring a casino to Kenosha
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Sale of Mirage shows high-priced casino rents on Las Vegas Strip

When The Mirage changed hands this week, it marked the beginning-of-the-end for its iconic volcano attraction. The sale also shed more light on a growing, lucrative real estate trend on Las Vegas Boulevard: Casino landlords are collecting hefty rents. MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it closed its nearly $1.1 billion cash sale of The…
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Sale of Mirage shows high-priced casino rents on Las Vegas Strip
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022

A number of casino operators changed up their real estate portfolio this year with sales, acquisitions and leasebacks - showcasing a flurry of activity after the short but steep economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And a number of those deals, announced last year, have closed in 2022. Here are six of this year's major deals on the…
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6 biggest casino deals on the Las Vegas Strip in 2022
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Hard Rock’s $1.1B purchase of The Mirage on Las Vegas Strip is complete

The Mirage is officially under new ownership. MGM Resorts International announced Monday that it closed its nearly $1.1 billion cash sale of the Las Vegas Strip resort's operations to Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The deal, first unveiled in December 2021, could spell the end of The Mirage's iconic outdoor volcano…
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Hard Rock’s $1.1B purchase of The Mirage on Las Vegas Strip is complete
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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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Hard Rock Reveals Transformation Plans for Mirage Casino

Hard Rock has revealed its plans to transform the Mirage casino in Las Vegas in the coming years. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Hard Rock International has revealed its plans to transform the Mirage casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The casino company presented the plans to the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday. It is planning to invest…
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Hard Rock Reveals Transformation Plans for Mirage Casino
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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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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida gambling regulators on Thursday refused to sign off on the sale of Magic City Casino, one of the state's oldest pari-mutuels, to the Poarch Creek Indians, bowing to objections that the public needs to know more about the transaction before final action is taken. But the Florida Gaming Control Commission, which was…
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Florida gambling regulators delay decision on casino deal
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Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino

The longtime owners of Miami's Magic City Casino plan to sell the property, and the license to operate it, to the Poarch Band Creek of Indians, a Native American tribe based in Alabama. The transaction is pending the approval of the newly formed Florida Gaming Control Commission, which reviewed the application Thursday morning but postponed any…
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Poarch Creek Tribe to Buy Miami’s Magic City Casino
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The owners of Florida's Magic City Casino in Miami are selling the gambling operation to Alabama-based Native American tribe Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an undisclosed price, reports the Miami Herald. The Havenick family, which owns the casino, is set to ask the state on Thursday to transfer its lucrative gambling permit to the tribe. Magic…
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Miami's Magic City Casino to be sold to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians
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Virginia’s first full-service casino opens in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday was a big day in Bristol, Virginia as the state's first full-service casino opened for business. The line of customers wrapped around the building when the doors opened about 90 minutes earlier than advertised. "We had to come and save my sister from spending all her money," joked Christiansburg resident Cheryl Hubbard.…
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November ground-breaking for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol

In the American state of Virginia and prominent casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it is to begin constructing its envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility from next month. According to a Friday report from the Bristol Herald Courier newspaper, Allie Evangelista is to serves as the…
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Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction to begin from Wednesday

In the American state of Illinois and casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it will be holding a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start to construction of its Hard Rock Casino Rockford venue. According to a report from local television broadcaster WIFR-LD, the ground-breaking event is set to take…
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Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction to begin from Wednesday
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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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Hard Rock AC's Joe Lupo to lead rebranded Mirage Las Vegas casino as new President

Hard Rock International announced Wednesday that Joe Lupo, current President of its Atlantic City property, will run the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas once the company completes its purchase from MGM Resorts International. Lupo will take over the role once the Nevada Gaming Commission licensing process concludes. In Atlantic City, Anthony…
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Hard Rock AC's Joe Lupo to lead rebranded Mirage Las Vegas casino as new President
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How Do People from Florida Enjoy Gambling in Their State?

There are many reasons to visit Florida, including the year-round warm weather, the Walt Disney World Resort, world-class beaches, and the abundance of locally grown citrus. Hundreds of thousands of tourists go to Florida each year to explore Tampa and other tourist destinations. Tourists visiting Florida should make time to relax in the sun, take…
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Hard Rock casino's charitable donations top $1M in 4 years

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City's Hard Rock Hotel & Casino marked its fourth anniversary on Tuesday by making donations to four local charities, putting the casino's total charitable donations past the $1 million mark. The casino donated $10000 each to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, Avanzar and…
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Hard Rock casino's charitable donations top $1M in 4 years
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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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The Hard Work Of Developing The Hard Rock

BACK ON THE STRIP: A rendering of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino planned for the Las Vegas Strip, which will convert the Mirage Hotel and Casino. (Courtesy Hard Rock International) It's no exaggeration to say that Hard Rock International has Disney-esque aspirations, not just when it comes to customer service, but also its place in the live…
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Investing in Las Vegas: The Best Casino Stocks (and what you should know about them)

Viva Las Vegas! The City of Sin is back, baby. After a calamitous 2020 and 2021, just like the rest of the world, the USA's most famous gambling destination is once again bringing in cash from all over the world. Moolah. Dineros. Pesos. Green. Wedge. Cheese. Cash money, baby! Vegas has got loads of it flowing in the past year. So, how can you get…
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Controversial North Florida Casino Plans Fail to Gain Support

There has been a big case going on in North Florida involving casinos. The main problem was a petition had been taken to court to see changes put in casinos in North Florida. The petition, if successful, would see casinos in the region adopt a new style. They would be required to adapt Las Vegas-based casino styles, which isn't the case…
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Controversial North Florida Casino Plans Fail to Gain Support
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Virginia casino license for Hard Rock International

The Virginia Lottery Board regulator has reportedly awarded American casino operator Hard Rock International with a gambling license for its coming $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol property. According to a Wednesday report from the local online news domain at VirginiaBusiness.com, the move for the Seminole Tribe of Florida -owned…
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New York casino licenses spur interest from local companies, Strip operators

Several Las Vegas resort companies are expected to vie for a license to open a casino in or near New York City. When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders fast-tracked the licensing of new casinos last week, they revived interest in the state's expansion of casino gambling in one of the most densely populated areas in the…
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Hard Rock kickstarts Chicago casino project's public hearings, denies ties to larger ONE Central development

Hard Rock was the first of the three finalist Chicago casino bidders to publicly present its project on Tuesday, in the process to win the city's sole casino license. Along with the other two contenders, Bally's and Rush Street Gaming's Rivers 78, the operators will try to win over nearby residents on the idea their casinos won't disrupt daily life…
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Hard Rock kickstarts Chicago casino project's public hearings, denies ties to larger ONE Central development
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Hard Rock kickstarts Chicago casino project's public meetings, denies ties to larger ONE Central development

Hard Rock was the first of the three finalist Chicago casino bidders to publicly present its project on Tuesday, in the process to win the city's sole casino license. Along with the other two contenders, Bally's and Rush Street Gaming's Rivers 78, the operators will try to win over nearby residents on the idea their casinos won't disrupt daily life…
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Hard Rock kickstarts Chicago casino project's public meetings, denies ties to larger ONE Central development
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Chicago casino bidders get grilled in first public hearing

The first of three high-stakes meetings for the finalists hoping to win Chicago's sole casino license kicked off Tuesday as Hard Rock Chicago tried to convince a skeptical audience its proposal wasn't tethered to a larger development in need of $6.5 billion in state assistance. The meetings represent an opportunity for Hard Rock, Bally's and Rivers…
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Chicago casino bidders get grilled in first public hearing
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No Luck for the LVS North Florida Casino Expansion Efforts

The long-running efforts of a Las Vegas Sands-backed group to expand casino gambling in North Florida have come to an end. Florida Voters in Charge announced on Friday that it would no longer pursue the matter. This is despite spending over $73m as part of its major petition drive and legal action. The group finally admitted defeat when it…
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Las Vegas Sands Drops Bid for North Florida Casinos

After spending more than $70 million and wrangling in court for months, backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would open the door to Las Vegas-style casinos in North Florida have dropped an effort to place the measure on the 2022 ballot. The clash over the casino initiative pitted Las Vegas Sands Corp. against the Seminole Tribe of…
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Las Vegas Sands Drops Bid for North Florida Casinos
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Las Vegas Sands Gives up on Casinos in Northern Florida for Now

Las Vegas Sands winds down push for casino ballot measure in Florida The Florida Voters in Charge initiative will formally withdraw from the matter for 2022 No confirmation has come whether the committee may try to push the matter for the 2024 ballot The Seminole Tribe of Florida may be definitively winning a case against the Las Vegas Sands Corp.…
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Las Vegas Sands Gives up on Casinos in Northern Florida for Now
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Las Vegas Sands drops bid for North Florida casinos on 2022 ballot

TALLAHASSEE - After spending more than $70 million and wrangling in court for months, backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would open the door to Las Vegas-style casinos in North Florida have dropped an effort to place the measure on the 2022 ballot. The clash over the casino initiative pitted Las Vegas Sands Corp. against the…
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Las Vegas Sands drops bid for North Florida casinos on 2022 ballot
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July 8 opening date for temporary Virginia casino

American casino operator Hard Rock International has announced that it is to debut a temporary gambling facility in Virginia this summer ahead of the expected early-2024 premiere of its $150 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol development. The enterprise owned by the federally-recognized Seminole Tribe of Florida used an official Wednesday…
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July 8 opening date for temporary Virginia casino
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Legal wrangling continues over Jacksonville-area casino

It's been almost two months since backers of an effort to bring Las Vegas-style casino gambling to North Florida failed to submit enough signatures in time to make it onto the November ballot, but legal jousting over the proposal hasn't abated. The fight over the proposed constitutional amendment has turned into a throw-down between Las Vegas Sands…
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Legal wrangling continues over Jacksonville-area casino
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Gary loses cut of Terre Haute casino revenue

The city of Gary will not directly benefit from the new casino at Terre Haute, even though the license for the west-central Indiana gaming facility, set to break ground in coming weeks, originally was assigned by the state to the Steel City. A new local development agreement (LDA) recently approved by the Vigo County commissioners and the Churchill…
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Gary loses cut of Terre Haute casino revenue
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With other gambling expansion plans dead or barely alive, Seminole Tribe says 'Thank you'

The Tribe's new ad has already racked up more than 1.2 million views. Even as the backers of a rival gambling initiative appeal to the Florida Supreme Court for another breath of life, the Seminole Tribe of Florida is running digital and TV commercials thanking Floridians for helping kill the Tribe's potential competition. The Tribe's "Thank You"…
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With other gambling expansion plans dead or barely alive, Seminole Tribe says 'Thank you'
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Aruze Gaming and Galaxy Gaming join forces to integrate craps gambling content

Aruze Gaming America and Galaxy Gaming have signed a content-sharing agreement, which will allow players of the former to access craps gambling content from Galaxy. Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas-based gambling content developer and supplier, produces a number of slots, table games and bingo titles for operators worldwide. Its most popular craps title,…
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Aruze Gaming and Galaxy Gaming join forces to integrate craps gambling content
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Florida working to set up new gambling regulator as gaming future uncertainty remains

While a federal court thwarted Florida's 2021 gambling expansion plans, the Florida Senate is moving forward with the creation of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC). This commission will regulate expanded gambling, if and when it finally makes its way to the state. The November 22 court rejection of the gaming compact between the Seminole…
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Florida working to set up new gambling regulator as gaming future uncertainty remains
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Las Vegas Sands dropped $73M on failed Florida casino drive

An unprecedented amount of money was spent on the failed petition drive. How much might a North Florida casino be worth? Las Vegas Sands, the Nevada-based gaming company, gambled $73.5 million on one proposal - and apparently lost, though the company has not left the action yet. Las Vegas Sands poured that total into the failed eight-month campaign…
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Las Vegas Sands dropped $73M on failed Florida casino drive
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Some Vegas Strip casinos to get new facades, familiar names

LAS VEGAS >> Some shuffling among owners could result in rebranding, demolition, reconstruction and the addition of familiar names at some of the Las Vegas Strip's most iconic properties. Caesars Entertainment Inc., owner of the venerable Bally's Las Vegas, announced this week that it plans to rename its heart-of-the-Strip towers the Horseshoe Las…
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Some Vegas Strip casinos to get new facades, familiar names
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Gambling petitions fall short but casino promoters turn to the courts

The endless push for more gambling in Florida looked on the verge of folding but casino boosters are still game for playing out one more hand in the courts. You may have run into parking lot petition-gatherers who were pushing not one but two different campaigns to get expanded gambling onto the ballot in 2024. I know I have. Every year the Florida…
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Gambling petitions fall short but casino promoters turn to the courts
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Florida Casino Backers File Lawsuit Over Signature Count

Since the end of 2021, a Las Vegas Sands-backed group has been hard at work in the state of Florida. The emotively named Florida Voters in Charge (FVC) wants to sway public opinion in favor of a gambling expansion proposal. However, it is now suing for more time after failing to gather enough verified signatures for the November ballot. just 77000…
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Florida Casino Backers File Lawsuit Over Signature Count
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Florida Casino Initiative Legal Fight Dropped

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) - After two months of fierce legal battling, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing casinos in North Florida have dropped a lawsuit that alleged opponents tried to "sabotage" petition gathering. Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge and petition firms filed a notice of…
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Florida Casino Initiative Legal Fight Dropped
Kilgore News Herald

South Florida Resident Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ Slot Game at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Jan. 28 a lucky Sunrise, Fla. resident named Kari W. visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and won a $1331540.62 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ progressive slot game with a $250 bet. The Dragon Link $1 million progressive jackpot can be found at Seminole…
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South Florida Resident Hits $1.3 Million Jackpot on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ Slot Game at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
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Deadline nears in North Florida casino drive

After two months of fierce legal battling, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing casinos in North Florida have dropped a lawsuit that alleged opponents tried to "sabotage" petition gathering. Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge and petition firms filed a notice of dismissal Monday in Leon…
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Deadline nears in North Florida casino drive
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Casino initiative legal fight dropped

After two months of fierce legal battling, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing casinos in North Florida have dropped a lawsuit that alleged opponents tried to "sabotage" petition gathering. Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge and petition firms filed a notice of dismissal Monday in Leon…
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Casino initiative legal fight dropped
Sun Sentinel

Lawsuit dropped against Seminoles over casino initiative

TALLAHASSEE - After two months of fierce legal battling, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing casinos in North Florida have dropped a lawsuit that alleged opponents tried to "sabotage" petition gathering. Lawyers for the political committee Florida Voters in Charge and petition firms filed a notice of dismissal Monday…
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Lawsuit dropped against Seminoles over casino initiative
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Las Vegas Advisor: MGM Resorts sells Mirage hotel for $1B

MGM Resorts International has sold the operations of the Mirage to Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, for $1.075 billion. The Mirage name can be used for a maximum of three years while a rebranding to a Hard Rock, including the building of one of its trademark guitar-shaped hotels, is completed. Hard Rock will pay rent…
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Las Vegas Advisor: MGM Resorts sells Mirage hotel for $1B
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Online and Land Based Casinos In Florida

Each state in America has its regulations on gambling laws. Betting the horses at Gulfstream Park or playing poker with buddies at home are all examples of gambling. The Florida law states that attending the Seminole Hard Rock Casino or betting $100 on the Seminole football team are both considered gambling. So, how can you make sure you're…
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Online and Land Based Casinos In Florida
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Winner Strikes Double Luck at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa with Second Win on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ Slot Game

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, January 9, a lucky Clearwater, FL resident named Gloria visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and won a $1045153 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ progressive slot game. This jackpot comes just 18 days after she won $1241642 on Dragon Link, marking her second…
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Florida Supreme Court Might Decide Fate of State's Casino Industry

Florida lawmakers are having a difficult time. They want to expand the state's casino market but get blocked at almost every turn. The state's attorney general now wants the Florida Supreme Court to review a measure that could ultimately lead to new casinos in North Florida. It would allow for a ballot measure to appear in this November's elections…
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Florida Supreme Court Might Decide Fate of State's Casino Industry
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Florida Supreme Court to consider casino initiative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Attorney General Ashley Moody on Friday asked the Florida Supreme Court to scrutinize a proposed constitutional amendment that would open the door to casinos in North Florida after a political committee backing the measure surpassed the required number of signatures to start the review process. According to Moody's request,…
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Florida Supreme Court to consider casino initiative
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Day Trip: The Seminole Hard Rock Motel and Casino

Day Trip: The Seminole Hard Rock Motel and Casino Here's a good day trip for Villagers to take now of the year after the warmth starts to get a little bit a lot for many to look outside for long. Only 79 kilometers through the towns sits the greatest casino in all of the of Fl, the Seminole hard-rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. They sits the Tampa…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas seeks return to normalcy in 2022

Last year was a strange one in Las Vegas. The casinos were open, but they weren't quite the same as they worked their way back from the effects of the pandemic. In 2022, the focus will be on getting back to normal, or as close to it as possible. That means there'll be a greater emphasis on policies and procedures than on casino openings and new…
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Las Vegas Advisor: Las Vegas seeks return to normalcy in 2022
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Florida Seminole casinos to debut Aruze's dealer-less version of Roll to Win Craps

Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be followed by Tampa Hard Rock Casino and Immokalee Casino. Roll to Win Craps Virtual uses the same full-sized craps table and player stations, but becomes dealer-less by switching to virtual dice. Aruze Gaming America has partnered with Seminole Tribe of Florida to launch the first installations of Roll to…
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Florida Seminole casinos to debut Aruze's dealer-less version of Roll to Win Craps
Kilgore News Herald

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Guest Hits $1,241,642 Jackpot With $50 Bet on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ Slot Game

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, December 22, a lucky Clearwater, FL resident named Gloria visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and won a $1241642.26 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ progressive slot game with a $50 bet. "All I wanted for Christmas was to hit that progressive jackpot," said…
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Guest Hits $1,241,642 Jackpot With $50 Bet on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link(TM) Slot Game

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, December 22, a lucky Clearwater, FL resident named Gloria visited Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and won a $1241642.26 jackpot while playing Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link™ progressive slot game with a $50 bet. "All I wanted for Christmas was to hit that progressive jackpot," said…
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Guest Hits $1,241,642 Jackpot With $50 Bet on Aristocrat Gaming's Dragon Link(TM) Slot Game
South Florida Caribbean News

The Differences Between The UK and USA’s Gambling Industry

The United Kingdom's online gambling industry is known as one of the world's largest regulated gambling industries. Compared to it, the USA's online gambling industry is new and steadily growing, but both countries operate their gambling industry in different ways. If you'd like to know what the differences are between each country's gambling…
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The Differences Between The UK and USA’s Gambling Industry
World Casino News

Plans for a Chicago casino being considered

As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured). According to a Thursday report from local television broadcaster WGN-TV, the competing propositions have been officially presented by…
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Plans for a Chicago casino being considered